Oleksiy Honcharenko

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.

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 reported mass human rights violations by the 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.