Oleksiy Honcharenko

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy supported the draft resolution on recognizing the DPRK as a state-aggressor. The document provides for an appeal to international organizations regarding sanctions against the DPRK for supplying weapons to Russia.

The Rada is calling for the dismissal of Olena Duma due to opaque asset management. The reason for this is the facts presented in a recent journalistic investigation.

The Verkhovna Rada created an inter-factional association "Defense and Development". Mykola Zadorozhnyi, who was suspected of bribery last year, became the chairman.

The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that defines the terms for declaring missing persons dead in connection with military operations. The court will be able to do this 6 months after the disappearance.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a decision to rename 328 settlements, the names of which contained symbols of Russian imperial policy. The renaming affected 20 regions of Ukraine.

The Rada has passed a law allowing citizens 60+ to voluntarily serve under contract during martial law. The contract is concluded for a year, subject to fitness for health reasons.

Military personnel aged 18-25 will be able to study without interrupting their service. The bill guarantees the preservation of a place in the university, scholarships and vacation for the duration of the session, and also applies to college students.

The Parliament supported in the first reading amendments to the draft law guaranteeing the payment of UAH 15 million to the families of deceased servicemen who died in captivity. The deadline for оформлення (registration) of documents has also been increased.

MP Taras Batenko joined the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Special Commission investigating abuse of office by officials and state-owned enterprises. This decision was made by the Council to investigate possible abuses that could harm economic security.

Servicemen dismissed during martial law will receive compensation for unused days of annual, additional and social leave. 311 deputies voted for the relevant bill.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts. They are to replace the District Administrative Court of Kyiv.

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated more than 4. 3 billion hryvnias for "Ukrzaliznytsia" for the payment of salaries, fuel and lubricants, as well as electricity. This is support for the stability of railway transportation.

A KMIS poll showed that 74% of Ukrainians trust Zelensky, and 50% trust Prytula. Goncharenko and Murayev were added to the list, but the military was not included.

The Prime Minister assured that the issue with deferrals for teachers and lecturers will be resolved. Changes will be made, mobilization is not a threat in the summer.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill on the protection of the rights of deported, forcibly displaced children. The law introduces a legal definition of deported and displaced children.

The government has made changes regarding the burial of unidentified bodies at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. Expenses will be covered from local budgets, and the state institution of the cemetery will be in charge of the organization.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved amendments to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the USA. Ukraine's contribution is estimated at UAH 3 billion over 5 years.

The government has updated the procedure for providing assistance to families of deceased soldiers and persons with disabilities, amending the grounds for assigning payments and simplifying procedures. A mechanism for returning funds to the budget is also provided.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the concept of digital hygiene for preschool children. It is planned to develop content and courses for parents and teachers, and to integrate literacy rules into education.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the regulations on PlayCity with the powers to maintain registers, block unlicensed websites, and set limits for players.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for the formation of an electronic document on education. Electronic versions of diplomas will be available online through the Diia application, which will simplify the restoration of documents.

The agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources is expected to be ratified within a week. However, people's deputies note that this may happen later.

The Verkhovna Rada appealed to foreign countries to increase aid to Ukraine, in particular, to strengthen air defense, invest in defense and use frozen Russian assets.

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.