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US Senate backs crushing sanctions against Russia

A majority of US senators support a bill that will impose “crushing” new sanctions on Russia, as well as tariffs targeting countries that purchase Russian oil and gas, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said, Bloomberg reported on May 1.

1 May 2025, 12:40 PM

Democratic lawmaker seeks mandatory drug testing for federal employees

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill has introduced a bill in Congress to mandate regular drug testing for special government employees, Axios reports on April 2.

2 April 2025, 11:15 AM

Parliament approves bill to bolster Ukraine’s cyber defense

The Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) approved a bill establishing dedicated cyber defense departments across the country’s state agencies, according to the parliament’s website on March 27.

28 March 2025, 12:49 AM

Ukraine's parliament votes to affirm no elections until war ends

The Ukrainian parliament has voted to support a resolution backing democracy in the country, declaring that elections are impossible until the war with Russia concludes, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Feb. 25.

25 February 2025, 01:11 PM

Ukrainian parliament fails to pass resolution supporting democracy amid Russian aggression

The Ukrainian parliament failed to pass a resolution supporting democracy in Ukraine amid Russian aggression, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 06:55 PM

Ukraine’s Parliament moves to accelerate EU integration laws

The Ukrainian Parliament plans to accelerate the adoption of laws related to the country's European integration, Verkhovna Rada speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said, RBC-Ukraine reported on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 03:12 PM

State-seized assets to benefit war veterans — ARMA

Seized assets under state management will be directed towards rehabilitation of veterans, Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) announced on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 11:51 PM

Ukraine's parliament greenlights overseas military missions during wartime

The Ukrainian parliament has approved a bill allowing the deployment of Ukrainian military units to other countries during wartime, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 06:12 PM

Ukrainian World Congress backs multiple citizenship bill revisions

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has welcomed the registration of proposed amendments to Ukraine’s draft bill on multiple citizenship in the Verkhovna Rada, the organization wrote on its website on Jan. 8.

9 January 2025, 09:46 AM

Cabinet approves bill on mandatory evacuation of children

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two bills giving greater powers to authorities when it comes to mandatory evacuation of civilian population, Ukraine’s Internal Ministry announced on Dec. 20.

21 December 2024, 01:09 AM

Ukraine's demobilization plan held up by need for military reserves

The demobilization bill in Ukraine is nearly complete but cannot be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada until military reserves are prepared, Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk said during the government's question hour on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 05:19 PM

Ukrainian World Congress welcomes initial approval of dual citizenship bill

The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) welcomed the first reading approval of Ukraine's bill on multiple citizenship in a statement on Dec. 17, highlighting its significance for the global Ukrainian community and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

18 December 2024, 06:38 PM

Tax hike fallout: 254k+ Ukrainian entrepreneurs shut down in 2024

Since the start of 2024, 254,288 individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine have ceased operations, including 22,500 closures following the signing of the tax increase law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Opendatabot analytical portal wrote on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 12:30 PM

Zelenskyy signs law easing punishment for desertion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing automatic re-enlistment for military personnel who have voluntarily returned after first instance of desertion or going AWOL.

29 November 2024, 01:18 AM

Ukraine to ban sanctioned software: European Business Association proposes transition plan

The European Business Association (EBA) appealed to the Ukrainian government and parliament with a proposal to finalize Bill No. 11492, which introduces a ban on the use of sanctioned software and access to electronic information resources.

7 November 2024, 02:45 PM

Zelenskyy won’t sign controversial firewood storage penalty bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not sign the recently passed bill that increases penalties for illegal logging and timber trade, commonly referred to as the "firewood storage law."

5 November 2024, 11:33 PM

Ukraine's parliament approves 2025 budget in first reading, focus remains on defense and security

The 2025 budget has been approved in the first reading, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Oct. 31.

31 October 2024, 03:45 PM

Rada passes law allowing foreigners to sign contracts with Ukrainian Defense Forces

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that allows foreigners and stateless persons to serve in the Ukrainian military under contract, with 276 parliamentarians voting in favor, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Oct. 10.

10 October 2024, 04:53 PM

Verkhovna Rada approves renaming of over 300 Ukrainian settlements

Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) approved a resolution to rename 327 settlements as part of the country’s ongoing decommunization and derussification efforts, MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak from the Holos party reported on Telegram on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 02:45 PM

Ukraine may fine mobile operators for poor service during power outages

Ukraine’s parliamentary Digital Transformation Committee has recommended a bill that would introduce fines for mobile operators that fail to ensure stable connection during rolling blackouts, chair of the Digital Industry Development subcommittee Serhiy Shtepa announced on Sept. 18.

19 September 2024, 12:48 AM

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