The parliament adopted as a basis a bill that strengthens liability for child pornography. The document also decriminalizes adult pornographic content for adults.
The interpretation of aircraft leasing as royalties by the State Tax Service and the BEB contradicts the principles of applying international conventions on the avoidance of double taxation. International tax law expert Olena Kuznechikova emphasizes that the problem should be resolved by an official clarification from the Ministry of Finance, not by criminal prosecution of businesses.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a resolution on sanctions against all financial institutions of Russia for a period of 50 years. The document also prohibits operations with virtual assets issued by Russian institutions.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants military personnel among former convicts up to 30 days of leave and the possibility of transfer between units after one year of service.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the new award "Order of Europe" for merits in European integration. 271 deputies voted for Zelenskyy's initiative.
An Active Group survey showed that 56. 1% of Ukrainians support European standards for content removal, although support has decreased from 67.2% in May. At the same time, 53.9% of respondents do not feel protected from dangerous content on the internet.
The Japanese government stated the need for more effective countermeasures against foreign intelligence after the NYT publication about Russia using the country as a "spy den". According to the publication, 90% of Russian missiles and drones contain Japanese components.
A 46-year-old man was found guilty of murdering a police officer and attempting to murder two people. The incident occurred in August 2025 in the Izmail district.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar launches the second phase of restoring democracy after the removal of the president and judges appointed by Viktor Orbán. The parliament approved constitutional changes that limit terms for legislators and create a body for returning assets.
A coalition of 12 states is seeking to block the $110 billion media company merger, fearing a restriction of competition. The lawsuit is led by California, which stated that the deal could lead to higher prices and reduced content choice.
The police reported suspicion to group of servicemen of kidnapping, illegal imprisonment, and brutal murder two brothers over a conflict. The bodies of the deceased were found buried in a forest strip in Poltava region.
The European Commission plans to amend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees in July. New applicants will have to provide a certificate from the Ukrainian authorities stating that they are not subject to mobilization.
Attempts to retroactively charge Ukrainian airlines 15% royalties for aircraft leasing could lead to the bankruptcy of most market players. The Aerospace Association of Ukraine calls on the state to ensure legal certainty on the issue.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating criminal proceedings against five Ukrainian airlines over aircraft leasing. Experts warn that treating lease payments as royalties contradicts international law.
The Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada found statistical errors and manipulations in the BEB report for 2025. Deputies noted the low effectiveness of investigations, with only 13% of cases reaching court.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting draft law No. 15262, which provides for a corporate income tax rate for banks of 50% for 2026-2027. This will be the fourth tax increase for banks.
Net donors and beneficiaries criticized the initial EU budget proposal. Germany demands spending cuts, while Spain considers the budget insufficient.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Ukraine celebrates Farmer's Day, established in 2020. The UN has proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
Iryna Terekh called EU bureaucracy an obstacle for Ukrainian technologies. The Flamingo missile passed certification in Ukraine in just five weeks.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
An occupier was sentenced to life for shooting a family in the Kharkiv region. A father and child were killed, while two other family members sustained serious injuries.
The founder of a Christian center in Vinnytsia will stand trial for violence against female wards. The man abused children for 15 years and is currently in custody.
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Council of Justice to dismiss the former head of the OASC, Pavlo Vovk. The judge's appeal against the disciplinary sanction was dismissed without merit.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the intention to open all six negotiation clusters regarding EU accession in the coming weeks. Currently, the first cluster is open.
The Taliban movement has introduced a ban on smartphones for civil servants in Afghanistan. For violations, devices will be destroyed, and owners will be punished according to Sharia law.
The US and Iran have signed a peace agreement remotely for the second time. The parties have disagreements regarding the scheduled meeting in Switzerland this Friday.
