The ESBU has been accused of inflating budget damage recovery figures for 2025 from 47 million to 3. 8 billion UAH. The leadership faces a potential criminal case for falsifying the report.
The Parliament has set the base salary at 10 living wages. The new payment system will take effect on January 1, 2027.
The Russian State Duma has banned authorization on websites via foreign email services. Resource owners will be fined up to 700,000 rubles for violations.
The Parliament approved amendments to the 2026 budget, increasing spending on security and defense by UAH 1. 56 trillion. Additionally, UAH 559.1 million was allocated for energy needs.
Navid Akram has been hit with 19 additional charges following the mass shooting in Sydney that left 15 people dead. The attack is being treated as inspired by "Islamic State".
A group has been exposed in Kyiv for holding 11 people in forced labor at a workshop. The victims were beaten, had their documents confiscated, and were forced to work without pay.
The EU has called on Albania to comply with environmental regulations regarding the construction of Jared Kushner's resort. The project threatens the habitats of migratory birds.
The US Congress has supported limiting Trump's right to wage war against Iran without the consent of lawmakers. The document must now undergo final approval and a veto.
Ukraine has fulfilled all conditions for EU membership and awaits the decision of its partners. President Zelenskyy called for the opening of all negotiation clusters in the near future.
The Hungarian Parliament has cut MPs' salaries by 40% and limited office expenses. The incomes of the Prime Minister and ministers will also decrease significantly.
The Parliament passed bill No. 15111-d, which reduces the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate for real estate landlords. Now, instead of 18%, property owners will pay 5%.
In Ukraine, drivers and passengers are fined 510 hryvnias for an unfastened seat belt. In the event of a traffic accident, the penalty increases to 8,500 hryvnias, even in taxis.
Parliament passed a law on a unified declaration of integrity and family ties for judges. This will unlock over 300 million euros in financial aid from the European Union.
The Rada passed a law on railway safety to fulfill the requirements of the Ukraine Facility. The document implements European standards for certification and licensing.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs will introduce license revocation or mandatory re-examination for systematic speeding. New sanctions are being developed to enhance road safety.
The Rada has approved the taxation of income earned through online platforms at a rate of 10%. Services are expected to automatically report on users' earnings.
Shufrych, while under house arrest, participated remotely in a meeting of a Rada committee. He voted in favor of increasing penalties for crimes against children.
The Rada is set to vote today on the law regarding the taxation of electronic platforms. The updated text of the document was supported by business associations and IMF representatives.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated that the ESBU manipulated figures in its 2025 report. Instead of 3.8 billion hryvnias, only 47 million were actually returned.
Ukraine fears a delay in accession amid elections in France, while the EU has questions regarding the pace of reforms.
Trump demands the firing of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for blocking election rules. Republican leader John Thune spoke out in defense of the official.
The Supreme Court has opened a case following a lawsuit by Oleksandr Zuckerman against Zelenskyy regarding the lifting of sanctions. The individual involved in the Midas case considers the restrictions to be illegal.
The European Commission has suspended the allocation of funds due to non-compliance with requirements regarding the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) and judicial vetting. Ukraine still has time to complete these reforms.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced increased liability for speeding and traffic violations. The government will also regulate the use of electric scooters.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to punish TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employees for illegal detention and seizure of phones. Such actions could face from 5 to 12 years of imprisonment.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved an increase in defense spending by 1. 5 trillion UAH in 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and weaponry, thanks to a 90 billion euro EU loan.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the abuse of an alleged TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employee in the Odesa pre-trial detention center. The man is in custody on suspicion of torturing mobilized individuals.
The Prosecutor's Office has returned 10 hectares of forest in the Obukhiv district to state ownership. For over 20 years, the land had been illegally owned by structures associated with Medvedchuk.
Lawyer Myroslava Drach explained the consequences of violations in the field of public procurement. Tender collusion and embezzlement of funds carry the threat of fines or imprisonment.
In 2026, an apartment gift agreement requires notarization and payment of state duty. A zero tax rate applies to close relatives.
