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Laws

Normative acts that form the country's legislation
Laws are normative legal acts of the highest legal force that regulate the most important social relations by establishing universally binding rules, adopted through a special procedure or directly by the people. In Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is the sole body of the legislative branch authorized to pass laws. The fundamental law is the Constitution of Ukraine; all other laws and normative acts must comply with its provisions.
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Handed over paintings by Aivazovsky, Kuindzhi, and Kalmykov to the occupiers – former director of Mariupol museum served with notice of suspicionPhoto

The former director of the Mariupol museum is suspected of handing over paintings by Aivazovsky, Kuindzhi, and Kalmykov to the occupiers. According to the investigation, the canvases, valued at 26 million UAH, were transported to occupied Donetsk.

War in Ukraine • June 17, 06:57 AM • 46110 views
The Rada will convene on Thursday to unblock the bill on army funding - ArakhamiaPhoto

As reported by the head of the "Servant of the People" faction, on June 18, the Rada will meet to unblock the bill on army funding. The meeting was initiated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov.

Politics • June 16, 06:57 PM • 3794 views
Heads of NABU and SAPO are promoting their own interests through Marta Kos under the guise of EU requirements – former SAPO prosecutor

Former prosecutor Bronevytskyi stated that the EU requirements regarding NABU and SAPO are merely requests from the heads of these bodies. In reality, no official plan exists.

Politics • June 16, 04:35 PM • 4762 views
Indictment against Zhevago, owner of the 'Finance and Credit' group, submitted to court

SAPO has filed the Zhevago case regarding the bribery of Supreme Court judges to court. He is accused of providing 2.7 million dollars for a decision in favor of his business.

Crimes and emergencies • June 16, 04:22 PM • 3147 views
Ukraine to update banking and insurance operations according to EU rules by 2028 - Pyshnyi

The Governor of the National Bank announced a plan to bring the financial sector in line with EU standards by 2028. Currently, banks are 78% ready, while insurers are at 55%, he says.

Society • June 16, 04:04 PM • 5108 views
Collaborator Saldo sentenced to 15 years in prison for exporting Ukrainian grain to the Russian Federation

A court has sentenced Volodymyr Saldo in absentia to 15 years for the theft of 3,000 tons of grain. This is the third verdict against the collaborator for crimes against national security.

War in Ukraine • June 16, 02:51 PM • 4127 views
A 14-year-old girl became pregnant by her stepfather — a man in the Vinnytsia region will stand trial for rape

In the Khmilnyk district, a 45-year-old stepfather raped a 14-year-old girl four times. The victim became pregnant; the accused faces up to 12 years in prison.

Society • June 16, 02:14 PM • 19742 views
Council of Europe ceases supervision of 12 cases involving torture by Ukrainian law enforcement

The Council of Europe has concluded its supervision of the 'Kaverzin / Afanasyev / Belousov' group of cases concerning the torture of three citizens by law enforcement officers between 2000 and 2005.

Society • June 16, 01:36 PM • 7842 views
Cabinet of Ministers proposes to strengthen liability for environmental offenses

The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to increase fines and prison sentences for environmental pollution. Those found guilty of causing fatalities face up to ten years in prison.

Society • June 16, 01:34 PM • 3673 views
In Kharkiv, a child services official was notified of suspicion following the death of a 4-year-old boyPhoto

A Kharkiv social services official is suspected of negligence that led to the death of a child. For years, she ignored signals regarding the danger to the boy's life.

Society • June 16, 01:08 PM • 3732 views
Tymoshenko filed a motion to transfer her case from the HACC to the Kyiv Court of AppealPhoto

Yulia Tymoshenko filed a motion to transfer the case to the Kyiv Court of Appeal. The issue will be decided within five days; the next hearing will be on July 7.

Politics • June 16, 10:18 AM • 9797 views
Hungarian Parliament bans Orbán from returning to the post of Prime Minister

The Hungarian Parliament has limited the term of office for the Prime Minister to eight years. This effectively bans Viktor Orbán from leading the country's government again.

Politics • June 16, 04:15 AM • 6180 views
Russia lost to Ukraine in court over the status of the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait

The tribunal confirmed Ukraine's status as a coastal state in the Sea of Azov. Russia's actions during the construction of the bridge were recognized as a violation of international law.

Politics • June 15, 08:41 PM • 28313 views
New payments up to 170 thousand, "motivational contracts" and rules for the demobilization of military personnel - what the new government resolution provides for

The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:20 PM • 97630 views
The first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU: what principles and values it covers

The parties have begun discussing a block of issues regarding the rule of law, justice, and public procurement. This stage will determine the overall pace of EU accession.

Politics • June 15, 06:40 PM • 5750 views
Ukraine already has a detailed reform plan spanning thousands of pages for EU accession – Kachka

Taras Kachka announced the readiness of a thousand-page plan for legislative adaptation. The documents contain clear steps for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

Politics • June 15, 04:35 PM • 12554 views
Ukraine sees no legal or factual issues regarding the Hungarian minority – Kachka

Taras Kachka stated that the rights of the Hungarian community are fully ensured under the new legislation. Kyiv expects a constructive dialogue with Budapest.

Politics • June 15, 04:16 PM • 8774 views
EU calls on world's largest economies to take responsibility for global economic order

President of the European Council urged the G7 to take responsibility for the global economy. The EU is launching new tools for investment and supporting competition.

Economy • June 15, 01:50 PM • 13036 views
Trump threatened France with 100% tariffs on wine over digital tax – Macron refused to back down

Macron refused to scrap the digital tax despite Trump's threats to impose 100% tariffs on wine. The leaders will discuss the issue during the G7 summit in Evian.

News of the World • June 15, 01:01 PM • 4042 views
Russian strike on the Lavra qualified as a violation of the laws and customs of war - Prosecutor General Kravchenko provides detailsPhoto

Investigation launched into the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Film Studios. Nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have already been damaged in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:42 AM • 6412 views
Macron to preach vision of a stronger Europe in G7 "swan song" - AFP

At the latest G7 summit, Macron is promoting the idea of Europe's strategic autonomy. However, the real results of his vision remain limited.

Politics • June 15, 09:59 AM • 5480 views
To make arrests of Russian tankers longer and allow for oil confiscation – Zelenskyy announced talks with European partners

Britain intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel. Zelenskyy urged partners to change laws for prolonged arrest and confiscation of oil.

Economy • June 14, 05:47 PM • 5459 views
Hungary unblocks Ukraine's EU accession talks following new agreement

Kyiv and Budapest have reached an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia. Hungary has supported the commencement of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.

Politics • June 13, 10:48 AM • 12146 views
Death of a wounded soldier in a capital hospital: an inspection of the medical facility revealed violations, a forensic medical examination is underway

A commission of the Kyiv City State Administration revealed violations at the emergency hospital following the death of soldier Serhiy Kuznetsov. The facility is preparing personnel and management decisions.

Society • June 12, 08:22 PM • 17571 views
Hungary has unblocked Ukraine's EU accession following the approval of national minority protections – Magyar

Péter Magyar has agreed to open a negotiation cluster for Ukraine after changes to the minority protection plan. Compliance with the conditions will be monitored by the European Commission and the European Council.

Politics • June 12, 08:16 PM • 6359 views
Special status for frontline territories: Budanov announced the development of a new law

A law on the special status of frontline territories will be developed in Ukraine. Budanov is counting on the prompt work of people's deputies and government officials to adopt what are effectively new rules.

Society • June 12, 07:54 PM • 12084 views
Ministry of Education and Science implements specialized education for 10th graders with career choice

Starting in 2027, tenth-grade students will choose between 10 professional education profiles. The program will last three years and will allow for qualification certification.

Society • June 12, 06:59 PM • 5523 views
Zelenskyy excludes Russian and Moldovan languages from the list protected by the European Charter

The President has excluded the Russian and Moldovan languages from the list protected by the European Charter. The Czech language was added to the list, and the names of Jewish languages were clarified.

Society • June 12, 06:48 PM • 6928 views
Ukraine introduces industrial development strategy based on critical minerals

The government has approved a strategy for industrial development based on critical raw materials through 2056. The plan is aimed at attracting capital and establishing new production facilities.

Economy • June 12, 01:48 PM • 3270 views
IMF approves tranche for Ukraine despite failure to meet key condition - Bloomberg

Ukraine is expected to receive $700 million from the IMF without meeting a key condition. The Fund allowed the postponement of the tax on overseas parcels until July.

Economy • June 12, 12:52 PM • 25158 views