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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

Parliament prepares bill to regulate Telegram

The Ukrainian parliament will consider a bill aimed at regulating Telegram in Ukraine by late September, parliamentary Information Policy Committee announced on Aug. 29.

30 August 2024, 11:47 PM

Tax hike bill advances in parliament

Ukraine’s parliamentary Finance Committee has supported a significant military tax increase, committee Deputy Chairman Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 08:55 PM

Tax hike bill revised; Budget revenue to drop

The Cabinet of Ministers’ tax hike bill has undergone several changes, resulting in a planned budget increase being reduced by four times, Danylo Hetmantsev, head of the parliamentary committee on finance, tax, and customs policy, announced on Telegram following the work of the tax legislation working group.

28 August 2024, 05:03 PM

Parliamentary committee condemns disinformation campaign targeting Moscow Patriarchate church ban bill

The Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy reported a “frantic campaign” to discredit the bill banning religious organizations associated with Russia, according to an Aug. 1 statement on the parliament’s website.

2 August 2024, 12:19 PM

Parliament revises Ukrainian bill allowing corrupt officials to avoid jail

Ukraine's parliamentary committee is revising controversial bill No. 11340, which proposes allowing corrupt officials to "buy their way out" of legal consequences, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said on national television on July 25.

26 July 2024, 12:19 PM

Zelenskyy signs bill establishing English as language of international communication in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Bill No. 9432 on the use of the English language in Ukraine into law on June 26, according to the website of the Verkhovna Rada.

26 June 2024, 08:33 PM

Proposed military police in Ukraine to receive expanded operational powers

The Ukrainian parliament has introduced a bill aimed at establishing a military police force to enhance law and order within the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces.

19 June 2024, 02:10 PM

Lawyer discusses impact and challenges of Ukraine's new English language bill

The Ukrainian Parliament passed Bill No. 9432, establishing English as an international communication language, NV reported, discussing its impact with Vitaliy Dudin of the NGO Social Movement.

5 June 2024, 05:48 PM

Ukrainian Parliament approves English language bill amid cinema industry backlash

The Ukrainian Parliament has approved Bill No. 9432, which aims to elevate the status of English in Ukraine, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko announced on Telegram on June 4.

4 June 2024, 02:52 PM

White House urges Georgian PMs: Do not override veto on ‘Foreign Agents’ bill

U.S. National Security Council spokesperson called on members of Georgia's parliament to “show courage” and not to override the veto on bill on transparency of foreign influence, which was imposed by President Salome Zourabichvili, Adrienne Watson wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2024, 03:49 PM

Lowering conscription age to 25 can provide Ukrainian Armed Forces with 100,000 more recruits

Conscripting people from the age of 25 could add about 100,000 young soldiers to Ukrainian Armed Forces, NV's sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported on May 16.

16 May 2024, 02:55 PM

Ukrainian President talks with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Hakeem Jeffries, the leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, who now leads the minority, Zelenskyy announced on April 28.

28 April 2024, 06:40 PM

Ukraine strengthens border defenses with 15,000 new personnel

Verkhovna Rada approved a bill to increase number of State Border Guard Service (SBGS) of Ukraine by 15.000 servicemen to control the border more effectively, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from Voice faction reported on Telegram on April 24.

24 April 2024, 02:33 PM

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