NABU and SAP intend to file charges against Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on June 23. Documents with the invitation were sent to the Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat on June 19.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov's business trip has been approved until the end of the week. This comes amidst a scandal involving the detention of Chernyshov's associates due to alleged corruption and his presence abroad during searches.
Nearly 4. 3 million Ukrainians have received temporary protection in EU countries as of the end of January 2025. The largest number of Ukrainians are in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, where their numbers are increasing.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt the law on multiple citizenship on June 18. Deputy Prime Minister Chernyshov assured that this will not lead to the outflow of Ukrainians abroad.
Vice Prime Minister Chernyshov stated that the introduction of multiple citizenship will strengthen ties with Ukrainians abroad and facilitate their return home, especially after the war.
The European Union is extending temporary protection for Ukrainians, but is developing a plan for their return to rebuild Ukraine. 4.3 million Ukrainians live in the EU, and the protection program has been extended until March 2027.
Bill No. 11469 on multiple citizenship is not yet ready for the second reading in the Verkhovna Rada. The document is being finalized and certain norms are being agreed upon, the consideration is expected on June 17-18.
The European Union is developing a plan for the safe return of Ukrainians after the war, taking into account the interests of those who return and those who remain in the EU until March 2027.
Oleksiy Chernyshov stated that Ukraine defends the rights of its citizens who were forced to leave due to the aggression of the Russian Federation. He noted that together with partners they will work on extending the temporary protection status for Ukrainians in the EU.
The draft law on multiple citizenship has passed the Verkhovna Rada committee. The goal is to give citizens abroad confidence that Ukraine will not abandon them. The final project may be ready by the end of 2025.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee is considering amendments to the bill on multiple citizenship. "Batkivshchyna" insists on a review by the Constitutional Court due to controversial provisions.
National unity hubs will open in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic to support Ukrainians abroad. A Ukrainian Unity Center will also be created in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine plans to prepare a law on multiple citizenship by the end of 2025, which will allow having passports of several countries. A platform is also being developed to support Ukrainians abroad.
The survey showed that 58% of Ukrainians oppose studying Russian in schools. Most supporters of studying Russian are in the south and among Russian speakers.
78% of Ukrainian citizens consider Ukrainian to be their native language, and 64% are proud of the flag. 76% identify with Ukrainian culture.
Oleksiy Chernyshov stated that the change of status of Ukrainians abroad is possible only after the onset of a lasting peace. The effect of the Temporary Protection Directive has been extended until March 2026.
Oleksiy Chernyshov declared over UAH 25 million in salary at Naftogaz, four apartments of his wife and a collection of her jewelry, including Cartier and Tiffany products.
Oleksiy Chernyshov and Elma Saiz Delgado signed a declaration on the creation of a Center of Unity in Spain to support more than 220,000 Ukrainians who have received temporary protection.
Oleksiy Chernyshov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain to discuss the temporary protection of Ukrainians and strengthening cooperation. Spain has been actively helping Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion.
Oleksiy Chernyshov and François-Noël Buffet signed a declaration on the creation of the Center of Unity for Ukraine in France. The issues of support for Ukrainians, their return and employment were discussed.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, more than 35,000 Ukrainians have received refugee status in Turkey. This was reported by the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.
