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Presidential Office in Kyiv maintains standard security measures despite Russian threat

The Ukrainian Presidential Office is operating normally on Nov. 22 despite warnings of a Russian attack on the government quarter, the presidential press secretary, Sergii Nykyforov has said, according to news agency Interfax Ukraine.

22 November 2024, 01:06 PM

Russian missile attack threat on government quarter prompts Ukrainian parliament session cancellation

The cancellation of the Ukrainian parliament session scheduled for Nov. 22 due to a credible threat of a Russian attack on government buildings in downtown Kyiv has been confirmed by several MPs, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

22 November 2024, 11:45 AM

Cabinet prepares 2025 budget draft for second reading

The Cabinet has approved a draft of 2025 state budget for second reading in the parliament, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 8.

8 November 2024, 09:27 PM

Most Ukrainians oppose right to run for office for those who fled during war – poll

A majority of Ukrainians (81-82%) believe that citizens who left the country during the war and did not return should not have the right to run in the first post-war elections, according to a Razumkov Center think tank poll released on Oct. 28.

5 November 2024, 02:23 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

Parliament supports extension of martial law and general mobilization for 90 days

On Oct. 29, the Verkhovna Rada approved bills to extend martial law and general mobilization for an additional 90 days, until Feb. 7, 2025, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from the Holos faction on Telegram.

29 October 2024, 02:12 PM

Ukrainian MP calls on Zelenskyy to reject controversial tax hike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being urged to veto a bill amending the Tax Code (No. 11416-d), which raises the military levy and other taxes. Nina Yuzhanina, a member of parliament from the European Solidarity faction and former chair of the Tax Committee, made the call, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

17 October 2024, 11:55 AM

War could end next year with swift implementation of Victory Plan, says Ukrainian President

The war in Ukraine could end no later than 2025 “if we start moving with the Victory Plan right now,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his address to the Ukrainian Parliament on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 02:08 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

Parliament approves 2024 military budget increase

The Ukrainian Parliament approved draft law 11417, increasing the 2024 budget for military needs, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak on Telegram on Sept. 18.

18 September 2024, 12:29 PM

Ukrainian Parliament raises military tax, adding billions to 2024 budget

On its second attempt, Ukraine’s Parliament passed Bill No. 11416-d in the first reading, Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak shared the news on Telegram on Sep. 17.

17 September 2024, 04:59 PM

Kyiv City Military Administration believes Verkhovna Rada building might have been drone attack target

It is possible that the Verkhovna Rada building could have been the target of a drone attack on the night of Sept. 7, according to Mykhailo Shamnov, spokesperson for the Kyiv City Military Administration.

8 September 2024, 12:45 AM

Drone debris found near Ukrainian Parliament after Russian attack — Photo

Debris from a drone, shot down during an overnight Russian attack on Saturday, Sep. 7, was discovered near the Ukrainian Parliament building. The Parliament’s Telegram page reported the incident.

7 September 2024, 12:25 PM

Stefanishyna removed as Vice Prime Minister for European Integration

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has voted to dismiss Olga Stefanishyna from her position as Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, European Solidarity MP Oleksii Honcharenko reported on Telegram on Sept. 4.

4 September 2024, 03:55 PM

Ukrainian Parliament rejects resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk

The Verkhovna Rada did not approve the resignation of Iryna Vereshchuk from her role as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories, according to MP Oleksiy Honcharenko on Sep. 4.

4 September 2024, 03:35 PM

Rada approves increase in defense spending by UAH 500 billion in first reading

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved in the first reading the bill No. 11417, which increases the 2024 state budget by UAH 500 billion.

3 September 2024, 04:36 PM

Ukrainian Parliament may approve major government reshuffle this week

In the coming days, on Sep. 4-5, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine may carry out a significant government reshuffle, including changes within the President’s Office, according to a source in the government cited by Interfax-Ukraine.

3 September 2024, 03:23 PM

Cabinet revises tax hike bill — What has changed

The Cabinet of Ministers has revised the bill on raising taxes in Ukraine.

27 August 2024, 12:16 PM

Parliament speaker: Ukraine may raise taxes in September for military funding

Ukraine will likely begin discussing tax increases in September 2024, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said in TV interview on Aug. 17.

18 August 2024, 03:53 PM

Russia may target Kyiv government quarter in revenge for Kursk attack

Russia may launch a massive missile and drone strike on Kyiv in retaliation for Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk Oblast, The Times reported on Aug. 11.

12 August 2024, 11:35 AM

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