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Oleksiy Honcharenko

Ukrainian politician, deputy
Oleksiy Oleksiyovych Honcharenko was born on September 16, 1980, in Odesa. He received two higher educations: in 2002, he graduated from Odesa National Medical University with a specialization in "pediatrics," and in 2005, he graduated from the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation with a specialization in "finance and credit." He began his political career in 2001, leading the youth wing of the Green Party of Ukraine in the Odesa region. He was a deputy of the Odesa City Council of the V and VI convocations (2006-2014), and also a deputy head of the Odesa Oblast Council. In August-November 2014, he served as the head of the Odesa Oblast Council. Since 2014, he has been a People's Deputy of Ukraine of the VIII and IX convocations, a member of the "European Solidarity" faction. Since January 2024, he has held the position of president of the PACE Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons.
2006
Elected a deputy of the Odesa City Council
2010
Elected a deputy of the Odesa Oblast Council
2014
Headed the Odesa Oblast organization of the "Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity"" party
2014
Elected People's Deputy of Ukraine of the VIII convocation
2015
Appointed head of the subcommittee on European integration of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Foreign Affairs
2016
Elected vice-president of the PACE Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
2019
Re-elected People's Deputy of Ukraine of the IX convocation
2019
Appointed a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
2022
Actively covered the events of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
2023
Continued to represent Ukraine on international platforms
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The Rada may appoint Constitutional Court judges tomorrow: who are among the contenders

Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada may appoint judges to the Constitutional Court. Four candidates are vying for two vacancies; the competition was announced on May 22, 2024.

Politics • October 7, 04:12 PM • 3391 views
The day of reckoning for Russians is approaching: PACE supported the creation of an International Commission to consider applications for UkrainePhoto

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe supported the creation of an International Commission to consider applications for Ukraine. This brings Ukraine closer to compensation for damages caused by Russians.

Politics • October 1, 04:30 PM • 3179 views
PACE adopted documents on Ukrainian journalists in Russian captivity and on calls for genocide of Ukrainians

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution calling on the Kremlin to immediately release Ukrainian journalists held in Russian captivity. The document also strengthens the position on investigating calls for the genocide of Ukrainians.

News of the World • October 1, 10:50 AM • 2551 views
PACE to debate Ukraine and new threats from Russia this week

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will discuss new threats from Russia to European democracy this week. Also on the agenda is a draft convention on the establishment of an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims regarding Ukraine.

Politics • September 29, 06:49 AM • 3480 views
MPs passed a law on security measures in schools: what will change for students and administration

Now, school principals must develop rules of stay, equip the territory with fences, and install technical means for calling the police.

Society • September 18, 09:46 AM • 3324 views
Rada simplified the import of vehicles as humanitarian aid

The Parliament adopted bill No. 12010, which simplifies the import of vehicles and equipment as humanitarian aid. This will allow the use of vehicles for transporting people, providing medical assistance and supporting critical infrastructure, as well as strengthening defense capabilities.

Society • September 18, 09:40 AM • 3081 views
The government allocated UAH 6.2 billion for teachers' allowances

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated over UAH 6. 2 billion for teachers' allowances for unfavorable working conditions in September-December 2025. The funds will be received by 409,241 teachers.

Society • September 17, 04:49 PM • 3809 views
IDPs will receive the "seventh" payment: what it is about

The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for assisting internally displaced persons, introducing an additional "seventh" payment. It will be received by IDPs who, after displacement, officially worked or registered as individual entrepreneurs and continued to work for all 6 months.

Society • September 17, 04:25 PM • 4895 views
Stubb and Johnson exchanged sharp remarks at a conference in Kyiv

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson exchanged sharp remarks at the Yalta European Strategy conference. They discussed frozen Russian assets and Ukraine's prospects for EU membership.

Politics • September 14, 12:59 PM • 24773 views
Boris Johnson visited Odesa for the first time with Lord Ashcroft

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived in Odesa with Lord Ashcroft. People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko said that Johnson liked the city.

Society • September 13, 05:39 AM • 16550 views
Rada may resume broadcasting of meetings as early as September 4: what is known

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider a draft resolution on resuming broadcasts of parliamentary meetings on September 4. This was announced by People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko.

Society • September 4, 07:04 AM • 8211 views
The Verkhovna Rada took a step towards reserving "problematic" employees of the defense industry

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that allows critical enterprises to reserve employees with improperly processed documents for 45 days. This applies to conscripts in the defense-industrial complex.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 10:18 AM • 3488 views
The Rada appealed to the EU with a call to condemn Parubiy's murder as an act of political terror by the Russian Federation

The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the parliaments of the EU with a call to condemn the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy, considering it an act of political terror by the Russian Federation. Deputies demand an investigation and increased pressure on Russia.

Politics • September 3, 09:21 AM • 2689 views
Resumption of VR sessions broadcasts: today there is no resolution on the agenda, they promise to consider it tomorrow

The resolution on resuming online broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada sessions is not included in today's agenda. Its consideration has been postponed to September 4, according to MP Oleksiy Honcharenko.

Politics • September 3, 07:55 AM • 2941 views
Verkhovna Rada opened its 14th session: three records setVideo

The Verkhovna Rada opened its 14th session, fulfilling the constitutional norm. Consideration of draft laws will begin tomorrow, September 3.

Politics • September 2, 06:47 PM • 5718 views
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to expand the list of grounds for obtaining the status of children affected by war: MP announced the details

The government plans to amend the resolution regarding the status of children affected by military actions. The changes will expand the list of grounds for obtaining the status and simplify the procedure for submitting documents.

Society • September 1, 02:02 PM • 3389 views
Resumption of parliamentary session broadcasts: a resolution submitted to the Rada

People's deputies submitted draft resolution No. 13719 to the Verkhovna Rada, which proposes to resume the broadcasting of parliamentary sessions. This issue may be considered as early as next week.

Society • August 29, 04:42 PM • 8518 views
Men's departure abroad: a technical document has been leaked online, but there is no official one yet - MP

People's Deputy Oleksandr Fedienko said that the Cabinet of Ministers has not yet published the resolution on the departure of men aged 18-22 abroad. Oleksiy Honcharenko previously showed the text of this resolution, adopted by the government on August 26.

Politics • August 27, 10:52 AM • 3150 views
Departure abroad for men aged 18 to 22: MP showed the text of the resolutionPhoto

The resolution allows men aged 18 to 21 inclusive to cross the border; departure is prohibited from the age of 22, the MP reported.

Society • August 27, 10:13 AM • 3553 views
Discussions are underway with the military regarding men under 22 traveling abroad - Svyrydenko

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is discussing a resolution that would allow men aged 18-22 to travel abroad. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko noted that the document does not require changes to the law, but does require broad discussions with the military.

Society • August 22, 08:26 AM • 25314 views
The Rada supported payments to military personnel who need treatment after captivity

The Verkhovna Rada, in the first reading, supported the draft law on supporting military personnel released from captivity who need treatment. The document provides for monthly payments of UAH 50,000 for three months for those who require long-term inpatient treatment.

Society • August 21, 11:08 AM • 3935 views
Rada failed to remove Bezuhla from the session

The Verkhovna Rada failed to remove MP Mariana Bezuhla from one session. This session was the last in the current session, the next session will begin on September 2.

Society • August 21, 08:06 AM • 3799 views
"Poroshenko cannot dictate to Ukraine how to negotiate, because under him the army was plundered, the Russian language was defended, and he himself served in the UOC-MP" - veteran

Military serviceman Oleksiy "Stalker" criticizes Poroshenko for his statements regarding negotiations, recalling the plundering of the army and the defense of the Russian language during his presidency. He also mentions Poroshenko's ties to the UOC-MP.

Society • August 20, 03:26 PM • 32275 views
Stefanchuk answered when the resolution on the return of online broadcasts of Rada meetings will be issued

The resolution on the return of live broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada meetings is expected from the beginning of the new session in September. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, stated that it will be submitted and voted on.

Politics • August 19, 09:26 AM • 4260 views
While the military holds back the offensive, Poroshenko's MPs massively went to European beaches, — veteran

Veteran Oleksiy "Stalker" reported that deputies of "European Solidarity" are on vacation abroad. Petro Poroshenko and his wife allegedly went to London, and other MPs, including Alekseev, Knyazhytsky, and Goncharenko, went abroad.

Politics • August 7, 05:57 PM • 5981 views
Servicemen who report corruption will receive protection: bill approved

The government has approved a bill on the protection of servicemen who report corruption. The document expands the rights of the military and guarantees protection to those who expose corruption.

Society • August 6, 11:09 AM • 3298 views
New BEB director: Tsivinsky's appointment expected today - Honcharenko

Oleksandr Tsivinsky, the winner of the competition for the position of director of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine, successfully passed the polygraph. His appointment is expected on August 6.

Economy • August 6, 06:32 AM • 3531 views
272 votes - "for": Verkhovna Rada supported the law on veteran entrepreneurship

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law that simplifies registration and access to financing for veterans. This will contribute to their socio-economic adaptation.

Society • July 31, 11:30 AM • 4058 views
No more broadcasts in the Verkhovna Rada: MPs failed the vote

The Verkhovna Rada did not support the resumption of live broadcasts of plenary sessions. The vote took place on July 31, and 200 deputies did not support the initiative.

Politics • July 31, 11:16 AM • 3461 views
Scuffle broke out between "Servant of the People" deputies in the Rada: videoVideo

People's deputies Neklyudov and Kasai from "Servant of the People" fought during a Verkhovna Rada session. This happened for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, when the parliament broadcast the session online.

Politics • July 31, 09:40 AM • 4373 views