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.
President Zelenskyy heard the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, on Ukrainian operations. There were also reports from the head of the SBU, Malyuk, and the Commander-in-Chief, Syrskyi.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved the basic principles of agreements with the USA regarding weapons, which will strengthen both countries. He emphasized that sanctions and pressure on Russia are important to force it to peace.
On July 30, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision on the mechanism for paying assistance to family members of fallen Ukrainian volunteer servicemen. The total amount of the payment is 15 million hryvnias, which is paid in stages: 1/5 immediately and 4/5 in equal parts over 40 months.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi appealed to David Arakhamia with a request to facilitate the submission of the bill on the decriminalization of pornography for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The head of the subcommittee, Vladlen Neklyudov, supported this appeal, emphasizing the importance of the bill for the realization of constitutional human rights.
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.
In temporarily occupied Berdiansk, a strike was launched on the base of Russian invaders in the "Moryak" guesthouse. The occupation authorities are silent, and entry to the Berdiansk Spit has been blocked.
Women with medical and pharmaceutical education will be automatically registered for military service without their personal presence. This is stipulated by changes to the Procedure for the organization and maintenance of military registration.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
The President supported the initiative for a complete reboot of ARMA. The head of the agency has been dismissed, and a new competition has been announced with the involvement of international partners.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a number of laws concerning the ratification of agreements. This includes agreements on the conditions for the placement of diplomatic missions of Ukraine and the Czech Republic, the establishment of an office of the European Public Law Organization in Ukraine, and Ukraine's participation in the "Creative Europe" program.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill No. 7508, which simplifies public-private partnership. The document allows for joint defense projects and attracts investments for reconstruction.
The President of Ukraine signed a law on sanctions against Russian sea and air vessels that transport oil, weapons, and military personnel. This step is aimed at combating Russia's "shadow fleet," which uses old uninsured vessels.
President Zelenskyy announced the finalization of agreements with partners regarding 400 million euros for drones. Funds from the Netherlands will be transferred to Ukrainian manufacturers this week.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney discussed strengthening air defense, increasing funding for joint drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia. The parties also discussed the results of the meeting in Istanbul and the draft law on anti-corruption bodies.
President Zelenskyy signed and sent to the Verkhovna Rada a bill that will grant real advantages to the "Cross of Military Merit" award. The award will take its place between the title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal announced that families of military personnel who died in captivity will receive 15 million hryvnias regardless of the cause of death. The law also extends the period for receiving payments for injuries or illnesses that led to partial loss of working capacity to one year.
The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared an expansion of the "Contract 18-24" program to attract motivated people to work with drones. The "Contract 18-24" project offers additional financial remuneration, professional training, and social guarantees, as well as a 12-month deferment from mobilization.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied information about a secret meeting in the Alps, where the resignation of President Zelenskyy was allegedly discussed. HUR states that this is Russian disinformation aimed at increasing social tension and discord in 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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with manufacturers of electronics and components for missiles and drones in Kyiv Oblast. More than 80% of production works for the country's defense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the bill on anti-corruption bodies. The parties agreed on an urgent vote for the presidential bill in the Verkhovna Rada this week.
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.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed three military laws concerning mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students, military contracts for citizens aged 60+, and additional payments for instructors. A law on restoring the rights of deported persons was also signed.
Over the past day, the Russian army killed 22 people and wounded 85 in Ukraine. In Kamianske, the death toll rose to three, including a 23-year-old pregnant woman, after a missile strike on a hospital.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law guaranteeing a one-time payment of UAH 15 million to families of military personnel who died in captivity, regardless of the cause of death. The payments also apply to cases that occurred before the new norm came into force.
The President signed Law 4498-IX, which expands the circle of family members of fallen servicemen who are entitled to financial assistance, including dependents. The law provides for payments in cases of death in captivity, disability, or partial loss of working capacity.
Analysts believe that Putin will not make concessions in the war, as this would question the expediency of the military campaign in the eyes of Russian society. The Kremlin is actively building domestic support for the war, portraying Russia as a country fighting the West.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to prepare draft laws that will grant more rights and opportunities to Ukrainians released from captivity. This decision was made after a meeting at the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War, where issues of rehabilitation and the return of Ukrainians from captivity were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called US President Donald Trump's words about shortening the "deadline" for Putin to conclude a peace agreement an "extremely significant statement. " Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia is doing everything to disrupt peace efforts and prolong the war, and Ukraine is ready to work with Trump to end it.
