The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading the draft law on the legalization of virtual assets. The document provides for the taxation of profits from crypto operations.
Political scientist Ihor Reyterovych outlined key tasks for the parliament and government in the new political season. He emphasized the importance of defense, European integration, and the 2026 budget.
The Verkhovna Rada opened its 14th session, fulfilling the constitutional norm. Consideration of draft laws will begin tomorrow, September 3.
The Verkhovna Rada may consider in the first reading on September 3 the bill on the legalization of virtual assets. Draft law No. 10225-d is one of the first on the parliament's agenda.
The parliament adopted a law restricting access to real estate data and cadastral numbers for the period of martial law. The document also changes the requirements for entering information about weapons production into registers.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to remove MP Mariana Bezuhla from one session. This session was the last in the current session, the next session will begin on September 2.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the suspension of Mariana Bezuhla from parliamentary sessions for violating regulations and antisocial behavior. The resolution is planned to be voted on tomorrow at the parliamentary session.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading a bill to increase the one-time assistance upon childbirth to UAH 50,000. Additional support is also envisaged for pregnant women without work experience and parents returning to work.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the creation of an advisory board of experts of the Accounting Chamber. The reason was a conflict over party affiliation in the selection of candidates.
The plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the US. Landing is expected in 6.5 hours.
The Committee on Finance and Tax Policy voted to recall Dubinsky from the post of deputy chairman. The decision was made unanimously, and the issue will be further considered in the hall on August 19-21.
The Bureau of Economic Security expects a large-scale renewal of its staff and an audit of current personnel. The newly appointed head of the BEB will receive broad autonomy in forming the structure and selecting deputies.
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 Cabinet of Ministers did not appoint Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as director of the Bureau of Economic Security, which jeopardizes the fulfillment of the IMF program conditions. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that the government again violated the law by not appointing the head of the BEB.
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.
The document was signed by 48 deputies from various factions.
Tomorrow, July 18, it will be known what position ex-Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov will take. Earlier, he was considered for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the USA, but later information appeared about a possible appointment to the National Security and Defense Council.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Power Organization supported Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's submission regarding the new composition of the government. The entire list of 13 ministers has been approved, and now the decision rests with the Rada's vote.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed Ambassador to the USA. Former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov will move to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported.
On July 17, a number of measures regarding reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers are planned in the Verkhovna Rada. These include consideration of candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister, as well as a vote for the new composition of the government.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
President Zelenskyy and Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko will present a list of part of the government at a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction. Not all personnel decisions may be voted on this week; a meeting is possible on Tuesday, July 22.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a draft law on industrial pollution control, to which an amendment on export duties for soybeans was added. This decision caused a scandal and a verbal altercation between people's deputies due to an attempt to introduce a 10% duty on the export of soybeans and rapeseed.
The resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is being delayed due to a tax law and six military issues. MP Oleksandr Honcharenko calls for blocking the Verkhovna Rada rostrum, while ministers leave the hall.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on the blocking of the Verkhovna Rada rostrum. The reason was an attempt to push through the rejected "soy amendment" bypassing the regulations.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 13439-3, which provides for an increase in security and defense expenditures by UAH 412.4 billion. Additional funds will be covered by increasing budget revenues and domestic borrowings.
The parliamentary committee on state power organization approved the resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Next will be a vote in the Verkhovna Rada.
Today, July 16, a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction will take place, where Yulia Svyrydenko will present candidates for ministerial positions. The appointment of ministers is expected tomorrow, July 17.
The Defense Committee approved the extension of martial law and mobilization until November 5. The decision will come into force on August 7 and will be valid for 90 days.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a bill on amendments to the State Budget-2025 for financial support of the security and defense sector. The bill provides for the redirection of 10% of Kyiv's corporate income tax to the Reserve Fund of the state budget from August 1 to December 31.
