Verkhovna Rada

The government has approved a bill to restore medium-term budget planning for local communities, especially in the areas affected by military operations, which will allow them to forecast budgets for several years ahead and attract funding for economic development and social support.

The Government has approved a four-year action plan to reform local government.

The draft law establishes administrative supervision over the decisions of local self-government bodies and proposes a new mechanism for selecting and appointing heads of local state administrations.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Anton Shalyhaylo as deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration.

The formation of the National Guard of Ukraine began in 1991. In 1999, the National Guard became subordinate to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, but was completely disbanded the following year. The National Guard was revived in the spring of 2014

Japan has allocated $230 million to support Ukraine's agricultural sector as part of a project aimed at restoring agriculture and providing access to finance for farmers.

The Spanish court overturned its previous decision to block Telegram, suspending the blocking order until it receives a police report explaining the features of the service and how blocking could affect its users.

A draft law has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada that would regulate the operation of social media such as Telegram in Ukraine, require disclosure of information about owners and sources of funding, and restrict the use of platforms with an opaque ownership structure.

MPs are working on a draft law to increase maternity benefits, which have remained unchanged at around UAH 41,000 since 2014, as the current amount is insufficient to support young mothers.

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is celebrating its 32nd anniversary, emphasizing its key role in countering Russian aggression through special operations, maritime drones, combat work, exposing traitors and collaborators, investigating war crimes, countering cyber threats, and destroying the Crimean bridge.

The Security Service of Ukraine celebrates its professional holiday today, marking its founding in 1992 and its crucial role in countering Russian aggression, including the Crimean crisis of 1994, the Russian occupation of Crimea in 2014, the fight against pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, and the ongoing full-scale Russian invasion.

The Command of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has decided to investigate cases of bullying and harassment of cadets at the Hetman Petro Sahaidachny National Army Academy after complaints from cadets and a temporary investigative commission.

Russia's massive missile attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure using components from Western countries underscore the need for effective sanctions to block the supply of dual-use goods and provide Ukraine with appropriate remedies to bring those responsible to justice.

The government allocates more than UAH 5 billion for a water pipeline construction project to overcome the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP.

The Ukrainian government has approved the establishment of the Aviation Center of the Security Service of Ukraine to perform tasks related to the protection of national security, territorial integrity and the fight against terrorism, especially in combat areas.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the appointment of three deputy heads of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration.

The Ministry of Justice expects the parliament to consider a bill that would allow thousands of prisoners to be released for contract service in the armed forces during mobilization and martial law, except for those convicted of crimes against Ukraine's national security.

The Verkhovna Rada transferred all the powers of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration headed by Ivan Fedorov, allowing it to manage property, land, personnel and address urgent needs in the frontline region.

The reconstruction of the Kyiv subway tunnel between the Lybidska and Demiivska blue line stations is scheduled to be completed by the end of the summer, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill that simplifies access to innovative medicines and medical technologies, allowing the state to purchase expensive original innovative medicines at more favorable prices through managed access contracts.

The Rada adopted a draft resolution that provides for the transfer of powers of the Zaporozhye Regional Council to the Zaporozhye regional military administration, the head of the Zov - Ivan Fedorov.

Economic experts advocate raising the ad valorem excise tax rate on tobacco products from 12%.

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law to regulate the social network Telegram in Ukraine by introducing measures similar to those applied to platforms such as YouTube, including disclosure of ownership, restrictions on prohibited content, and restrictions on use by government agencies if the owners are not transparent.

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law that strengthens social protection for servicemen and police officers, including allowing up to 12 months of treatment without undergoing a personal medical examination every 4 months and providing UAH 15 million in payments to the families of fallen defenders.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a law introducing administrative liability for illegal lobbying, which is an important step for the country's European integration.

Ukraine plans to rename 5 cities and 104 villages as part of its decolonization efforts, including Chervonohrad to Sheptytskyi, Pavlohrad to Matviyiv, and Brovary to Brovary.

President Zelenskyy met with Dutch Defense Minister Ollongren, thanked the Netherlands for €2 billion in military aid in 2024 and F-16 fighter jets, and discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, artillery, armor, and drones.

In Ukraine, it is proposed to improve the system of initial general military training and update the school subject "Defense of Ukraine" to meet modern needs and eliminate contradictions between the concepts of pre-conscription and initial general military training.

The Verkhovna Rada passed a bill allowing customs clearance of biomethane.

The Ukrainian government has registered a draft law in parliament to increase the total number of the State Border Guard Service by 15,000 people in order to strengthen border protection and ensure long-term border security after the war.