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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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Putin refused to make concessions regarding Ukraine after the CIA chief's visit - WP

Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:48 AM • 16011 views
In Russia, a large-scale nationalization is being prepared under the pretext of drone attacks – 167 properties are already on the list

The Russian authorities have compiled a secret list of 167 companies and properties for possible state control allegedly due to inadequate protection against drones. ISW warns of broader nationalization of private property.

Economy • September 4, 10:56 PM • 7035 views
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Dismissal from service, financial support, transfers — the Office of the Military Ombudsman named the reasons for the most frequent complaints

Service members most often complain about military medical commissions, dismissals, payments, and transfers. The Office ordered 2,535 inspections, but officials sometimes ignore the findings.

Society • September 4, 12:00 PM • 105471 views
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The Economic Security Bureau cannot independently establish new taxation rules - lawyer

The Economic Security Bureau interprets aircraft leasing as royalties and has opened cases against airlines. The lawyer emphasized: the final decision on taxation is made by the court.

Society • September 4, 11:35 AM • 92530 views
Nearly 12% of NMT-2026 participants failed to reach the threshold score in at least one subjectPhoto

A total of 329,709 people took part in NMT-2026, with more than 48,500 failing at least one subject. The threshold was most often not reached in mathematics.

Society • September 4, 08:06 AM • 5092 views
Sanctions against Russia are stalled in the U.S. Congress; the vote could be postponed until the elections

A bill imposing 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy resources is stalled in the U. S. House of Representatives. Congress fears rising prices.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 03:45 AM • 52541 views
Condition for receiving the third €1.45 billion tranche of aid — the Cabinet submitted four draft laws to Parliament

The Cabinet approved four draft laws to fulfill its obligations to the EU and the IMF. They concern VAT, transfer pricing, capital markets, and the High Anti-Corruption Court.

Economy • September 3, 06:01 PM • 3900 views
Abolition of customs duties and VAT on quad bikes and components for UAVs — bills adopted as a whole

Parliament adopted as a whole the bills exempting goods for the front from VAT, excise tax and customs duties. The exemptions will apply during martial law.

Society • September 3, 01:41 PM • 7322 views
Increased leave, paternity leave, and combating workplace mobbing - a draft of the new Labor Code has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada

The new draft Labor Code provides for the de-Sovietization of labor legislation, ensuring the dignity of employees in the workplace and reducing "labor bureaucracy. "

Society • September 3, 01:01 PM • 22620 views
Holding "elections" in the occupied territories is one of the main tools for legitimizing the occupation authorities — sociologists warned of the risks

The Russian Federation plans to hold so-called "elections" to the State Duma in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 18–20, 2026. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called on people not to legitimize them.

Society • September 3, 12:03 PM • 5951 views
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Leasing or royalties: The Finance Ministry may resolve the issue over which the BEB is pursuing airlines

The Finance Ministry plans to unify the taxation of airlines’ lease payments to non-residents. The UTP will not change the law, but may affect unresolved BEB disputes.

Economy • September 3, 08:19 AM • 58949 views
Organizers of fraudulent call centers could face up to 12 years — bill

Zelenskyy's bill provides for up to 12 years in prison for organizers of fraudulent call centers and the confiscation of property. Whistleblowers may be exempted from punishment.

Politics • September 3, 01:18 AM • 5464 views
The EU approved €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defense needs, including air defense

The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.

Economy • September 2, 04:50 PM • 14179 views
Zelenskyy submitted bills to the Rada targeting fraudulent call centers and “money mules,” expecting urgent consideration

According to the Head of State, liability for fraudulent call centers should be clear and strict—not only for those who are performers, but also for those who organize everything and profit from the call centers.

Politics • September 2, 01:15 PM • 4675 views
Ukraine’s next IMF tranche under threat – Pidlasa names the reasons

Ukraine may receive up to $1. 66 billion from the IMF by the end of the year. The tranche depends on the adoption of laws and the fulfillment of structural benchmarks.

Economy • September 2, 12:59 PM • 4735 views
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The Aerospace Association expects a swift resolution to the issue of interpreting aviation leasing as royalties

The Finance Ministry plans to establish a working group to provide tax clarification regarding airlines’ leasing payments to nonresidents. The industry expects a swift decision.

Society • September 2, 10:20 AM • 62278 views
Payments to children with disabilities and the "Schoolchild’s Package" - by what date can an application be submitted

Starting in 2027, assistance for children with disabilities will amount to at least 8,000 hryvnias, while higher payments will reach 16,000 hryvnias. Applications for the "Schoolchild’s Package" are accepted until November 1, 2026.

Society • September 2, 09:23 AM • 3747 views
The Verkhovna Rada introduced a new format for industrial parks in Ukraine

Parliament supported Draft Law No. 12117 on eco-industrial parks and industrial symbiosis. The document also changes the requirements for land and participants.

Society • September 2, 08:55 AM • 4588 views
Ukraine seeks to strengthen the liability of organizers of fraudulent call centers — Zelenskyy will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tomorrow

Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.

Politics • September 1, 07:18 PM • 4757 views
Zelenskyy criticized MPs for failed laws that deprived Ukraine of more than $4 billion

Zelenskyy criticized lawmakers for the failure to pass three laws that were supposed to unlock $4 billion in aid. He called for decisions to be adopted that would open up $30 billion in support.

Economy • September 1, 06:43 PM • 28319 views
Russian in school chats may cost up to UAH 11,900 — Language Ombudswoman explains the rules for parents

Parents must communicate in Ukrainian in educational chats and with teachers. For a repeated violation of language requirements, the fine may amount to UAH 11,900.

Society • September 1, 11:08 AM • 10482 views
Verkhovna Rada has once again failed to pass the tax on parcels worth up to €150

Parliament did not support the bills on VAT for imported parcels from the first euro. The documents were sent back to the Cabinet of Ministers for revision.

Economy • September 1, 10:40 AM • 4760 views
Businesses will be allowed to receive up to €300,000 in state aid — bill approved in principle

The Verkhovna Rada approved a bill raising the state aid limit for businesses to €300,000. The document restores the AMCU’s control and monitoring.

Society • September 1, 10:24 AM • 4742 views
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The Economic Security Bureau declares its rejection of punitive methods, but 29% of businesses’ law enforcement complaints still concern the Bureau

The Economic Security Bureau says it is abandoning punitive methods and deepening its dialogue with the Business Ombudsman Council. At the same time, the share of complaints against the Bureau in 2025–2026 has not decreased.

Economy • September 1, 09:05 AM • 34438 views
"Italy ‘recruits’ Fedorov" — Italy’s top media outlets ran headlines about the former defense minister beginning work for another countryPhoto

Mykhailo Fedorov will advise Italy’s defense minister pro bono on drones and air defense. In Ukraine, there are concerns about a leak of military technologies.

Politics • August 31, 02:21 PM • 8961 views
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The Verkhovna Rada is considering voting "via an app" in a shelter during alerts

The Rada staff is looking for a way to ensure the uninterrupted operation of Parliament during alerts. The idea of voting via an app has not yet been approved.

Politics • August 31, 12:59 PM • 24060 views
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Economic Security Bureau was unable to explain why it considers aircraft leasing a royalty and hid behind the secrecy of the investigation

The Economic Security Bureau confirmed four proceedings concerning aircraft leasing and refused to explain why it equates it with royalties. The Bureau cited the secrecy of the investigation.

Economy • August 31, 08:37 AM • 37393 views
Rules for consular registration of Ukrainian children abroad have been changed

The government has exempted children under 18 from the consular fee for registration abroad. Applications from children aged 14 and over will be processed on the day they are submitted.

Society • August 31, 06:49 AM • 17720 views
The Cabinet extended the period of legal stay for foreign nationals and stateless persons who defend Ukraine

The Government approved a draft law on the protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The period of stay after the end of their contract will be extended to six months.

Society • August 28, 02:02 PM • 3857 views
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A working group on the taxation of leasing in favor of non-residents will be established under the Ministry of Finance

The Tax Committee of the Public Council initiated a working group under the Ministry of Finance to analyze leasing payments to non-residents. The group will prepare a draft general tax consultation.

Economy • August 28, 09:34 AM • 89916 views