According to parliamentarians, the Verkhovna Rada will consider bill No. 13533 on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO next week. An extraordinary meeting may take place on July 29-31, likely with a vote immediately for the basis and in general.
She has experience in the hotel business and headed Serhiy Prytula's charitable foundation.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on applying sanctions to Russian sea and air vessels that transport oil, weapons, and military personnel. The sanctions will apply to specific vessels with a unique registration number.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a draft law on industrial pollution control, to which an amendment on export duties for soybeans was added. This decision caused a scandal and a verbal altercation between people's deputies due to an attempt to introduce a 10% duty on the export of soybeans and rapeseed.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko refused to replace Rustem Umerov as Minister of Defense. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported that after Klymenko's refusal, Denys Shmyhal's candidacy is being considered.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the extension of general mobilization with 304 votes. It will be in effect from August 7 to November 5, for 90 days.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a bill on amendments to the State Budget-2025 for financial support of the security and defense sector. The bill provides for the redirection of 10% of Kyiv's corporate income tax to the Reserve Fund of the state budget from August 1 to December 31.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
The SBI announced suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin regarding evasion of service and illegal receipt of combat payments. The case caused a stir, but part of the public and MPs call not to politicize it, emphasizing legal impeccability.
The Budget Committee approved consideration of bill 13439 on increasing the budget for the national security and defense sector. The general fund provides for a significant increase for the Ministry of Defense, HUR, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while the special fund increases by UAH 10.8 billion.
PACE adopted a resolution on a just energy transition, including amendments on Russian aggression against Ukrainian energy. The resolution condemns Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure and calls on the world to support Ukraine in restoring a sustainable energy system.
The government has approved a bill that increases responsibility for unwarranted parking in places for drivers with disabilities. Fines may increase to UAH 5,100 and will be required to use a distinctive sign.
PACE adopted a resolution confirming that Crimea is Ukraine and calling for the creation of a Special Tribunal, regardless of negotiations. The document also provides for new accusations from the ICC and compensation for damages since 2014.
Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov did not appear in the Verkhovna Rada at the summons of MPs.
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.
