Ruslan Stefanchuk

European Commissioner Marta Kos reacted to the Verkhovna Rada's adoption of the bill on NABU and SAP, noting the restoration of key safeguards.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis and in general the presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP. This step restores the powers of anti-corruption bodies after previous changes.

People's Deputy Dmytro Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from the "Servant of the People" faction due to the vote on NABU and SAP. He noted that they were forced to vote under threat.

The Verkhovna Rada will not be able to consider draft law No. 13439-3 on budget amendments. A new draft law No. 13573 has been registered, which provides for an increase in defense sector expenditures by UAH 412.3 billion, including monetary support for military personnel and the purchase of weapons.

Today, July 31, the Verkhovna Rada will convene for a session, where the first item on the agenda will be bill No. 13533 concerning NABU and SAPO. The Committee on Legal Policy recommended adopting it as a basis and in its entirety.

The Committee on Legal Policy recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAPO. The Prosecutor General's Office fully supports this bill.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk expects the adoption of the bill on NABU and SAPO. Also, on July 31, the Rada may consider amendments to the state budget-2025 for financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada will consider draft laws on NABU and SAP on July 31, including presidential bill No. 13533. This document is intended to ensure the independence of anti-corruption institutions and eliminate Russian influence.

The main parliamentary committee on law enforcement will consider presidential bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAP on July 30. The committee on anti-corruption policy has already unanimously supported this document.

A number of public organizations and media demand the immediate resumption of online broadcasts of plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada, starting from the next one. This decision is of fundamental importance for anti-corruption reform and Ukraine's European integration.

The Head of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, announced a parliamentary session on July 31, 2025. It will consider the urgent presidential bill No. 13533 on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO, which will be proposed for adoption immediately as a basis and in its entirety.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the new bill on NABU and SAP provides for mandatory polygraph testing for employees who have relatives in Russia. This norm will apply to all law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies, including the National Police and the SBI, with a frequency of once every two years.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk confirmed the death of People's Deputy Yaroslav Rushchyshyn, a member of the "Holos" faction and secretary of the Committee on Economic Development. Earlier it was reported that Rushchyshyn died in a car accident.

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.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a conversation with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson. The strengthening of sanctions pressure on the Russian Federation and inter-parliamentary cooperation were discussed.

Bill No. 13533 of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO will be considered by the parliament at the next plenary session. This document, in particular, amends the powers of NABU and SAPO, granting the Prosecutor General of Ukraine the right to give instructions and access to materials of pre-trial investigation.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the new personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The changes occurred after personnel reshuffles in the government.

The parliament is discussing the possibility of allowing men aged 18-24 who are not subject to mobilization to travel abroad. A special committee is working on the mechanism for implementing this right.

At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister. Candidates for key ministerial portfolios, including Fedorov, Kuleba, and Kachka, were presented.

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 Committee recommended adopting a bill on the status of "Founder of State Independence of Ukraine" for MPs who contributed to the establishment of independence. This status will be granted for life, can be posthumous, and provides for a number of privileges and honors.

The resignation letter of Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, announced the head of the VR, Ruslan Stefanchuk, expressing gratitude for his work during a difficult time.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of effective parliamentary work, calling for the adoption of a law on multiple citizenship. He also expects the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.

A package of draft laws has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, aiming to make the subsistence minimum a real social standard. This will allow separating it from the calculation of fines and officials' salaries, ensuring a gradual increase.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's war crimes in Ukraine and supporting the investigation by the International Criminal Court. MEPs emphasized that Russia is responsible for the war of aggression and violations of international law.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk. They discussed the ratification of the agreement on the Special Tribunal, unblocking the law on multiple citizenship, and Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.

A draft law on the ratification of the Agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. This agreement, signed on June 25, 2025, is a mandatory condition for bringing the leadership of the Russian Federation to justice.

The Verkhovna Rada is working on a draft law for holding elections after the war, taking into account the participation of military personnel and refugees. Scenarios for simultaneous or separate holding of parliamentary, presidential, and local elections are being considered.

A motion from President Zelenskyy to appoint Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The Rada will consider this issue at the next plenary session.

The Senate of Canada condemned Russian attacks against Ukrainian children and interference in their lives. Ukraine expressed gratitude for the principled stance and support.