Zelenskyy, together with Budanov and Stefanchuk, is holding meetings with faction leaders. This format of communication is the first in the seven years of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presidency.
Zelenskyy discussed ending the hot phase of the war by November, provided there are security guarantees. The priorities are supporting the army and meeting IMF requirements.
The President took part in the reburial of Andriy Melnyk at a military cemetery. The authorities are already working on returning the remains of Yevhen Konovalets to Ukraine.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
Owners of damaged or destroyed housing have been officially exempted from paying for house management services. The benefit will be valid during the period of property restoration.
AMCU Chairman Pavlo Kyrylenko stated that there was no evidence of anti-competitive actions by gas station operators. The committee analyzed fuel purchases in Europe.
The faction and ministers discussed draft laws to fulfill obligations to donors. According to Arakhamia, there was an open discussion on issues that concern society and on which financial aid depends.
Acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria Andrey Gyurov arrived in the capital with key ministers. Meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials are planned.
The National Commission approved the Ukrainian orthography as a state standard, replacing the government decree of 2019. Stefanchuk announced the strengthening of the Ukrainian language.
Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk reacted to the accusations of Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, stating that supporting pro-Ukrainian resolutions at the UN is a "minimal level of decency. " He emphasized that Ukraine needs true allies, not lectures.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the swift presentation of the bill on post-war elections. The document is being developed with consideration for security and democratic standards.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced the expectation of opening three negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU membership. This was discussed during a meeting with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius.
Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland Włodzimierz Czarzasty arrived in Kyiv for his first visit. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, announced upcoming meetings and discussions.
Vladyslav Heraskevych's expedited lawsuit against the IOC and IBSF has concluded. Legal arguments have been presented, and now it is up to the arbitrator to decide.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, disqualified by the IOC, has been invited to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. This occurred after the athlete was supposed to compete in the 2026 Olympics wearing a "helmet of remembrance."
Draft law No. 14394, which allowed marriage from the age of 14 under certain conditions, has been withdrawn after public discussions. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, confirmed the removal of the amendment.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk clarified the situation regarding the draft law on the alleged lowering of the marriage age to 14. The norm was removed from the draft due to ambiguous public perception.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly produce a thousand Octopus interceptor drones monthly starting from February 2026. These drones are designed to destroy Shahed-type attack UAVs.
The Verkhovna Rada recommended approving the updated orthography by February 1, 2026. However, the National Commission on State Language Standards states that it has not received any materials, so there will be no changes to the norms of the current orthography.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution that provides for updating the orthography by 2026, introducing a single font for parliamentary acts, and blocking pro-Russian content. The Cabinet of Ministers is to develop draft laws to protect the Ukrainian linguistic space.
Faction leaders will hold a meeting with Stefanchuk regarding appointments. The parliament will consider the candidacies of Shmyhal, Natalukha, and Fedorov.
Mykhailo Fedorov filed a declaration as a candidate for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine, indicating an income of over 1. 3 million hryvnias. He owns an apartment in Kyiv, an Audi Q8 car, and his wife has an Audi A4 and an income of 9.2 million hryvnias.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a proposal to dismiss Vasyl Maliuk from the post of Head of the SBU, announced Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the receipt of resignation letters from Mykhailo Fedorov and Denys Shmyhal. Fedorov held the position of First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Digital Transformation, and Shmyhal — Minister of Defense.
Political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes that the personnel changes initiated by President Zelenskyy are aimed at renewing power, strengthening the defense sector, and demonstrating his key role. The appointments of Budanov and Fedorov are aimed at forming a new defense strategy and technologizing production.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and a number of MPs registered a draft resolution proposing to approve updated orthography, introduce a single font for Verkhovna Rada acts, and block pro-Russian content. The document aims to further establish the Ukrainian language as the state language.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that the new law on elections during martial law will be a one-off. The working group is preparing a draft law for safe and democratic elections.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to prepare proposals for new approaches to holidays. He noted that the war has brought changes, and some dates need to be streamlined.
The Verkhovna Rada, with 260 votes of people's deputies, adopted in general a law that defines the basic principles and rules for conducting academic activities, and also establishes the signs and types of violations of academic integrity.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla used obscene language towards MP Mykola Tyshchenko in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada. Presiding officer Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a break and demanded that Bezuhla take her seat.
