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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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PACE officially recognized RT and Sputnik as distributors of fakes - MP

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".

Politics • April 8, 03:30 PM • 12413 views
The Cabinet obliged graduate students and doctoral students to pass foreign language tests - MP

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.

Society • April 8, 01:08 PM • 10443 views
The Council meeting was closed due to the blocking of the podium by people's deputies: what is known

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.

Politics • March 27, 10:02 AM • 35304 views
The Rada has eased lending conditions for farmers who left property in the TOT

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.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 09:58 AM • 48257 views
Physical violence and deprivation of rights: Lubinets named egregious cases of TCC actions

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.

Society • March 26, 03:26 PM • 26426 views
Rada allowed war veterans to teach the basics of homeland defense

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.

Society • March 26, 11:39 AM • 31833 views
In Ukraine, the state agency "PlayCity" was created to replace the liquidated KRAIL

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.

Economy • March 21, 12:30 PM • 270259 views
The Rada supported the bill on compensation for unused leave to servicemen

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.

Society • March 13, 09:41 AM • 18150 views
The Rada calls for a ban on the participation of Russians and Belarusians in international sports competitions: resolution adopted

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.

Sports • March 13, 09:19 AM • 15337 views
Rada has passed a new law on state secrets: what will change

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.

Politics • February 12, 10:59 AM • 44596 views
Government has authorized Ukrzaliznytsia to spend up to UAH 7.77 billion: what will the funds be used for

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.

Economy • February 11, 12:08 PM • 24686 views
Rada introduces penalties for improper maintenance of shelters: what is envisaged

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.

Politics • January 9, 10:42 AM • 22526 views
Easing credit conditions for those affected by the occupation: The Rada has taken the first step

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.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 12:24 PM • 18416 views
Military to receive Military ID: Parliament approves creation of new register

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.

Society • December 18, 11:09 AM • 16266 views
Ukraine extends ban on imports of Russian goods - MP

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.

Economy • December 13, 10:59 AM • 15444 views
Verkhovna Rada calls on the UN to consider the legitimacy of Russia's membership

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.

Politics • December 5, 09:23 AM • 17604 views
A draft resolution on the dismissal of Defense Minister Umerov appeared in the Parliament

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.

Politics • November 26, 04:33 PM • 31009 views
MPs cancel an hour of questions to the government due to the threat of a strike on the government quarter

The Verkhovna Rada canceled the session due to the possible threat of a Russian strike on the government quarter.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 11:17 PM • 62429 views
MP: Georgia introduces additional checks for men with Ukrainian passports

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.

Politics • October 25, 05:00 PM • 17023 views
Permanent “winter time”: Zelensky does not plan to sign the law - media

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.

Society • October 24, 10:41 AM • 18564 views
The Council registered two resolutions blocking the signing of the law on tax increases at once

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.

Economy • October 10, 03:06 PM • 29983 views
A petition against the abolition of daylight saving time gained 25 thousand votes

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.

Society • October 9, 04:59 PM • 16827 views
The Rada continues to discuss amendments to the law on tax hikes: 15 MPs remain in the hall

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%.

Economy • October 9, 03:21 PM • 16083 views
Rada fails to rename Pervomaisk and two other cities, names of Yuzhnoukrainsk and Yuzhny are changed

The Verkhovna Rada renamed Yuzhnoukrainsk to Pivdenoukrainsk and Yuzhne to Pivdenne. Attempts to rename Pavlohrad, Synelnykove, and Pervomaisk were unsuccessful.

Society • October 9, 08:12 AM • 17965 views
Rada bans mobilization under 25

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved a draft law exempting citizens under the age of 25 from mobilization. The draft law No. 11379-d was voted in favor by 311 deputies.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 07:55 AM • 15167 views
Social Support for Children Affected by the Aggression of the russian federation: Rada adopts the law as a whole

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on social protection of children affected by russian aggression. The document provides for the creation of a state register of such children.

Society • October 8, 01:12 PM • 13167 views
Verkhovna Rada supports draft law on e-certification of veterans as a basic document

The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law introducing an e-certificate of a veteran as the main document. This will simplify administrative procedures and add “trauma” as a reason for obtaining the status of a person with a disability as a result of war.

Society • October 8, 12:52 PM • 13830 views
The military will be able to determine the family members who will receive payments in case of missing or captivity: Parliament adopts law

The military will be able to determine who will receive their payments in case of captivity or disappearance. The law also regulates payments to relatives in the absence of a personal order from a serviceman.

Society • October 8, 11:18 AM • 12226 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for conscription of citizens for military service during mobilization: what is known

The government has granted military unit commanders the right to send volunteers to the military qualification commission and man combat units. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can determine the list of units whose commanders will conscript reservists.

War in Ukraine • October 1, 11:10 AM • 13899 views
Scandal with a NBU official: threats to a military officer and demands for dismissal

The head of the NBU department, Pavel Poliarush, threatened a Belarusian volunteer while driving drunk. Social media demanded a response from the NBU and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the dismissal of Poliarush.

Society • September 27, 11:13 AM • 11666 views