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Gregory Meeks called the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran a “Trojan horse. ” The final vote is expected today.

Zelenskyy signed a law on criminal liability for fraudulent call centers. The document increases penalties for electronic communications fraud.

Even if a business operates transparently and pays all its taxes, the risk of a search remains high. Under such circumstances, the involvement of a lawyer is critically necessary.

Parliament supported in principle a bill on fines for excessive noise from cars and motorcycles. Repeat violations may be punished by suspension of driving privileges.

Parliament approved in principle two bills introducing 20% VAT on parcels worth €0 and above. The new rules may take effect in July 2027.

Parliament adopted Law No. 10190 with new provisions on electronic communications fraud and fraudulent organizations. 313 deputies voted in favor.

Lawmakers fell one vote short of adopting Bill No. 15348 as a basis. The document provided for fines of up to 3,400 hryvnias and 17,000 hryvnias for repeat offenders.

The draft 2027 budget contains no funds for the "National Cashback" program. Without funding, payments may stop from January 1.

The U. S. House of Representatives approved the procedure for considering the sanctions bill. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.

The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.

The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.

A draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Details of the document are being added.

Democratic leadership opposes the sanctions bill, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% on imports of Russian oil. The vote is expected this week.

Poland may introduce paid electronic queue reservations for trucks at the EU’s external border. The fee will be 20 zlotys, or UAH 237.

The government plans to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 hryvnias from 2027. The subsistence minimum for one person will be 3,559 hryvnias.

The Verkhovna Rada supported Bill No. 15335 on housing for IDPs from the occupied territories in principle. Vouchers will be able to be combined with loans.

Parliament approved in the first reading a bill on criminal liability for handing over bank cards and access to accounts. For repeated offenses, up to 8 years in prison is proposed.

The bill provides for tariffs of up to 500% on goods from Russia and its energy partners. The measure could be brought to a vote as early as this week.

Zelenskyy discussed budgets and the deficit with the prime minister and the finance minister. He urged parliament to adopt the necessary laws and inspect the Tax Service.

Serhii Koretskyi described the state of public finances as close to critical. The government is asking the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the necessary bills by October 15.

The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended a bill introducing fines of up to UAH 34,000 for vehicles exceeding noise limits during martial law. A vote may take place this week.

The SBU urged residents of the occupied territories not to participate in Russia’s elections on September 18–20. Those who facilitate them face up to 10 years in prison.

The transfer of property will take place subject to a corresponding initiative by local self-government bodies. This is intended to attract business and reduce budget expenditures, Denys Shmyhal said.

Trump is ready to allow Chinese companies to manufacture cars in the United States if they hire Americans. He ruled out importing finished vehicles.

The HACC found Oleksandr Yurchenko guilty and sentenced him to 9 years in prison, a ban on holding public office, and confiscation of property. The verdict may be appealed.

Oksana Syroyid called on Ukraine to take responsibility for the functioning of its institutions itself. According to her, foreign experts are unable to change the system.

The court deemed the reasons for Rusakov’s lawyers’ absence unjustified and plans to обратиться to the disciplinary commission.

Despite the reform and change in the BEB leadership, businesses continue to complain about the Bureau’s actions. The situation involving airlines, against which criminal proceedings were opened due to the interpretation of leasing payments as royalties, is illustrative.

Members of Parliament propose continuing plenary sessions in the shelter at 5 Hrushevskoho Street after 10 minutes of an air raid alert. Voting will be electronic.

Canada will finance the purchase of American interceptor missiles for Ukraine through the JUMPSTART mechanism. The type and delivery timeline have not yet been disclosed.