Verkhovna Rada

MP Zheleznyak calls NABU, SAPO vote ‘dirtiest’ in Rada

The atmosphere in the Verkhovna Rada during the vote on bill No. 12414 on July 22, which limits the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) was shocking, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak told Radio NV.

23 July 2025, 04:58 PM

EU has no plans to suspend Ukraine aid over NABU and SAPO situation

The European Union has no plans to review or suspend financial aid to Ukraine over recent actions affecting NABU and SAPO, European Commission spokesman Guillaume Mercier said on July 22.

23 July 2025, 02:38 AM

Anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO issue warning over new bill that 'threatens their independence'

The Ukrainian parliament is preparing for the second reading of draft law No. 12414, which was amended at the last minute in a way that would "effectively destroy" the independence of the SAPO and undermine NABU's work, the agencies said in a joint statement on July 22.

22 July 2025, 04:08 PM

NABU and SAPO may become subordinate to Prosecutor General under new law

The Verkhovna Rada's Law Enforcement Committee backed amendments that could place NABU and SAPO under the Prosecutor General’s control, ending their current independence, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 22.

22 July 2025, 03:04 PM

Ukraine’s parliament confirms Svyrydenko’s government

The Ukrainian parliament voted to appoint the ministers of a new Cabinet led by Yulia Svyrydenko, Golos faction MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on July 17.

17 July 2025, 05:25 PM

Ukrainian parliament appoints Yulia Svyrydenko as prime minister

Ukraine’s parliament appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as the country’s prime minister, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on July 17.

17 July 2025, 01:03 PM

Zelenskyy submits Svyrydenko for PM vote in Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted Yulia Svyrydenko's candidacy for a vote in Parliament as the country's new Prime Minister, MP Oleksandr Kachura from the ruling Servant of the People party announced on Telegram late on July 16.

17 July 2025, 06:38 AM

Zelenskyy formally nominates Shmyhal to lead Defense Ministry

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) to confirm former PM Denys Shmyhal as the new Defense Minister, Zelenskyy announced on July 16.

16 July 2025, 08:42 PM

Rada approves military contracts for those over 60

The Ukrainian parliament adopted a law permitting individuals aged 60 and older, who are in good health and wish to continue serving, to enter contracts for military service, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on July 16.

16 July 2025, 06:05 PM

Ukraine’s Rada approves $10 billion defense spending hike

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved in the first reading bill No. 13439-3, amending the state budget on July 16, with 257 MPs voting in favor, according to Liga.

16 July 2025, 05:02 PM

Shmyhal steps down with a record: Parliament to dismiss PM, launch sweeping Cabinet reshuffle

July 16 marks the start of a sweeping overhaul of Ukraine’s Cabinet. Parliament is expected to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who has led the government for more than five years — the longest tenure in Ukraine’s post-independence history.

16 July 2025, 10:44 AM

Ukraine ratifies agreement to establish special tribunal for Russia

The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression committed by Russia against Ukraine, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak (Holos party) reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 03:08 PM

Ukraine's parliament backs exit from anti-personnel mine ban treaty

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted to suspend the country’s participation in the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, known as the Ottawa Convention, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak’s Telegram post on July 15.

15 July 2025, 02:55 PM

No talks yet on Shmyhal’s dismissal, parliamentary sources say

No discussions about dismissing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal or his Cabinet have taken place within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People parliamentary party, and no such meetings are planned, three anonymous party members told NV on June 26.

26 June 2025, 05:55 PM

Servant of the People party denied claims about an extraordinary Verkhovna Rada session on Shmyhal’s resignation

Yulia Paliychuk, a spokeswoman for the Servant of the People faction, denied reports of an unscheduled Verkhovna Rada meeting to discuss PM Denys Shmyhal's rotation, in a comment to Interfax-Ukraine on June 25.

25 June 2025, 12:47 PM

Ukraine is set to repeal over 60 regulations, significantly cutting costs for businesses

The Cabinet of Ministers has supported a bill to abolish 63 unnecessary requirements, allowing businesses to save about UAH 400 million ($10.9 million), according to the Government Portal on June 24.

24 June 2025, 12:44 PM

Examining Ukraine’s new dual citizenship bill

A new bill passed by the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) on June 18 allows Ukrainians to hold dual citizenship for the first time in the country’s history, potentially reshaping the relationship between Ukraine and its global diaspora.

19 June 2025, 12:27 AM

MP Dovhyi abruptly resigns, quits politics

Ukrainian MP Oles Dovhyi submitted a resignation statement relinquishing his mandate, the MP announced via Facebook on June 18.

18 June 2025, 11:49 PM

Ukraine’s parliament adopts multiple citizenship bill with 243 votes

The Ukrainian parliament passed law #11469, legalizing multiple citizenship with 243 votes, incorporating all committee amendments, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from the Golos party reported on Telegram on June 18.

18 June 2025, 01:08 PM

Verkhovna Rada appoints Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General of Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada voted to appoint Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General of Ukraine, as reported by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a People's Deputy from the Voice faction, on Telegram on June 17.

17 June 2025, 03:39 PM

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