The Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 12177-1, which allows the use of humanitarian transport for passenger transportation. This will solve the problem of buses standing idle in cities, such as in Odesa.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved bill No. 13177, which extends the period for the voluntary return to service of military personnel who have unauthorizedly left their unit, until August 30, 2025. Additionally, it will be possible to submit a report for return online.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill on the creation of "adaptive sports" for military personnel and civilians with disabilities. It will promote inclusion, rehabilitation and socialization without competition.
The Parliament has once again extended the martial law for 90 days, until August 6. The decision was supported by 357 deputies, with one voting against.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, called on the people's deputies to support the bills on the extension of martial law and mobilization for 90 days. The meeting will take place on April 16.
The PACE resolution emphasizes that the agreement between Kyiv and Washington regarding resources must comply with the course of European integration. Any agreement must not violate the economic sovereignty of Ukraine.
PACE adopted a resolution on Russia's responsibility for aggression, including the creation of a special tribunal and compensation. It also calls for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation and its accomplices.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has officially recognized that the Russian media RT and Sputnik are spreading disinformation. This is enshrined in the resolution "Foreign Interference".
The Cabinet has amended the procedure for training graduate students and doctoral students. Now a state test in Ukrainian and foreign languages is mandatory, as well as an entrance exam in a foreign language, regardless of the availability of a certificate.
The Speaker closed the Verkhovna Rada meeting after the podium was blocked by deputies. The reason was the consideration of the law on the responsibility of government officials for ignoring calls to the Rada.
The Rada has passed a law prohibiting the collection of debts from farmers whose property remained in the occupied territories. Forced debt collection has also been suspended.
Dmytro Lubinets stated about mass violations of human rights by TCC, including physical violence, denial of access to lawyers, and forced signing of documents, calling for urgent action.
The Parliament supported bill No. 9421, which involves veterans in reserve training and patriotic education. The military will teach young people the basics of military training in schools and camps.
The government has created the PlayCity State Agency to implement policy in the field of gambling, instead of CRAIL. The agency will be coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, with a staff of 61 people.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on payment of monetary compensation to the military for unused days of leave during mobilization. The bill aims to ensure payments upon dismissal from service.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution calling for a ban on the participation of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus in international competitions. It is also proposed to strengthen sanctions against their sports organizations.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 11394 on state secrets with 290 votes. The document provides for the classification of information on the protection and material and technical support of critical infrastructure facilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized Ukrzaliznytsia to spend UAH 7. 77 billion on critical work under martial law. The funds will be used to overhaul the tracks, develop border infrastructure, and other important projects.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on liability for violations of civilian shelters. Violations that result in the death of people will be punishable by up to 8 years in prison.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 12148 on easing credit conditions during martial law. The document prohibits debt collection from people whose property remains under occupation.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on the creation of a Unified State Register of Military Personnel. The system envisages the introduction of Military ID and integration with e-health to simplify accounting and service delivery.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the ban on the import of goods from the Russian Federation. According to MP Honcharenko, the restrictions will remain in place until December 31, 2025.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
MP Oleksiy Honcharenko has registered in the Verkhovna Rada a draft resolution on the dismissal of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The document was submitted to the leadership of the parliament for consideration.
The Verkhovna Rada canceled the session due to the possible threat of a Russian strike on the government quarter.
At the airport in Georgia, all men with Ukrainian passports are subjected to additional checks, said MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, who arrived as an international observer for the parliamentary elections.
The President of Ukraine does not intend to sign a law abolishing seasonal daylight saving time. Sources say this decision is due to possible economic losses and petitions from citizens.
A draft resolution has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada to block the signing of the law on tax increases. It was initiated by MPs Oleksiy Honcharenko and Artur Herasymov, who submitted two separate resolutions.
A petition to Zelensky demanding that he veto the law abolishing daylight saving time has received the required 25,000 votes. The petition was initiated by MP Honcharenko, who considers the draft law to be incomplete and harmful.
Only 15 MPs remained in the Verkhovna Rada during the discussion of amendments to the law on tax increases. The draft law envisages an increase in the military tax to 5% and in the bank profit tax to 50%.