People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that one of the Verkhovna Rada committees has no heating or water after the Russian attack. Electricity is currently available.
The Verkhovna Rada may replace a number of ministers, including the heads of the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, during the next plenary week, which begins on January 13. The appointment of the head of the State Property Fund and the transfer of Rustem Umerov to the position of Presidential Security Advisor are also expected.
Head of the SBU Vasyl Malyuk submitted his resignation at Zelenskyy's request. General Yevhen Khmara is likely to be appointed as acting head of the SBU.
Personnel changes are ongoing in Ukraine at the level of regional administrations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced consultations regarding the appointment of new heads in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi regions.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak announced the probable replacement of the head of the SBU, noting that Vasyl Malyuk may be offered another vacant position. According to him, this decision looks strange, and the potential candidate for replacement has not yet been confirmed.
Oleh Ivashchenko, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, will lead the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. This will happen after Kyrylo Budanov accepts the President's offer to head the Presidential Office, according to MP Zhelezniak.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has decided to rename the P. I. Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine. From now on, the institution is called the National Music Academy of Ukraine.
Journalist Mykhailo Tkach refuted Ihor Kolomoisky's statement that Timur Mindich is his neighbor in Israel. This also confirms the falsity of Kolomoisky's previous statement about an assassination attempt on Mindich.
Factions and groups of the Verkhovna Rada were invited to delegate two representatives each to the working group. It will be engaged in preparing for elections during a special period and/or post-war elections in Ukraine.
Serhiy Leshchenko and Mykhailo Podolyak were reappointed as advisors to the Presidential Office after Andriy Yermak's dismissal. According to Leshchenko, no significant changes have occurred in the work of the Office, and personnel appointments are not a priority for the President.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has published a draft law on the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs from 2027, which is intended to improve VAT administration for single tax payers. The changes envisage a reduction of the single tax rate from 5% to 3% for the 3rd group of individual entrepreneurs who reach the limit of UAH 1 million, and mandatory registration as a VAT payer.
Draft law No. 14093 provides for the de-Sovietization of the name of Ukraine's small coin. At the same time, the coins "kopiika" and "shah" will be in circulation simultaneously for some time, and the ratio will remain 1:1.
Personnel changes are expected in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Sergiy Kyslytsia will become the new head of the diplomatic department, and the current head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sybiha, will take the post of ambassador to Poland.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on discussions regarding the new head of the "Servant of the People" party. The party congress is scheduled for December 17, where a new leader is to be elected.
A draft resolution on the resignation of Minister of Education and Science Oksen Lisovyi was registered in the Verkhovna Rada. The document appeared on the website on December 9, but the text has not yet been published.
Israeli police do not confirm information about an assassination attempt on businessman Timur Mindich, a figure in a corruption case in the energy sector. Earlier, Ihor Kolomoisky announced an assassination attempt on Mindich on November 28 in Israel.
Businessman Maksym Shulzhenko, linked to Russia, has filed a lawsuit to reclaim the Atlas Plaza premises, which ARMA transferred to new managers. Shulzhenko is threatening the Atlas Plaza team, who report pressure and intimidation.
An assassination attempt was made on businessman Timur Mindich, a figure in the "Midas" case, in Israel on November 28, as reported by Ihor Kolomoisky. The criminals have been arrested, and a domestic worker was injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers must submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada regarding individual entrepreneurs and VAT as one of the IMF's beacons. It provides for mandatory registration of VAT payers from January 1, 2027, for simplified taxpayers with a turnover of more than UAH 1 million.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that the new head of the Presidential Office may be announced today, following the resignation of Andriy Yermak a week ago. President Zelenskyy previously held meetings with candidates for the position.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint the ministers of energy and justice no earlier than 2 weeks from now. There are two candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no final candidate for the post of minister of energy yet.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget voted the State Budget for 2026 for the second reading. Proposed changes include an increase in the personal income tax percentage for local budgets and additional funds for arms procurement.
The Verkhovna Rada meeting has been postponed to 12:00 on December 3 due to the Budget Committee meeting scheduled for 9:00. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that this is related to the budget discussion and an attempt to gather votes.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is likely to consider the draft State Budget for 2026 on December 3. Negotiations on amendments to it are currently underway.
A group of deputies blocked the rostrum during the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk was forced to announce a break.
The evening meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction ended without results. MP Zheleznyak reports that the "servants" will likely meet again tomorrow to discuss the 2026 budget.
The "Servant of the People" faction will hold a meeting today at 7:00 PM with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and government officials. The main topic is the adoption of the State Budget for 2026, as reported by MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
Political expert Taras Zahorodnii accused NABU of systematic information leaks, citing the discovery of hundreds of profiles of officials and law enforcement officers. He recalled previous leaks from Khristenko and Uhlava.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak submitted a resolution on the dismissal of Oleksiy Kuleba from the post of Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine - Minister for Communities and Territories Development. Zhelezniak noted that the reasons are systemic failures and corruption, as well as blocking the parliament's rostrum.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk adjourned the parliament session on Tuesday. This happened due to the blocking of the rostrum with the demand for real personnel decisions.
