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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

Russia cannot mount another large-scale offensive in Ukraine, MP says

The Russian military lacks resources for another large-scale, combined arms offensive operation in Ukraine, Serhiy Rakhmanin, a Ukrainian MP and sitting member of the parliamentary Defense Committee, told NV on June 16.

17 June 2025, 01:33 AM

Verkhovna Rada will approve the resignation of Shmyhal and name his successor

The President's Office may soon plan to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the entire government, suggested Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak on Telegram on June 16.

16 June 2025, 01:19 PM

Zelenskyy taps tax chief for Prosecutor General

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the State Tax Service, to the position of Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced on Facebook on June 16.

16 June 2025, 09:43 AM

Council sees possibility of Ukraine’s EU accession with Balkan states

A "package" accession to the European Union together with the Balkan states is possible, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniyenko said in an interview with Ukrinform on June 13.

13 June 2025, 12:42 PM

Ukrainian Parliament adopts bill to establish Military Ombudsman position

The Ukrainian parliament passed Bill No. 13266, which outlines the creation, legal status, responsibilities, and principles of operation for a Military Ombudsman, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak wrote on June 3.

3 June 2025, 02:34 PM

Ukraine and U.S. kick off Reconstruction Fund under subsoil agreement

Ukraine and the United States have completed all necessary procedures to launch the Reconstruction Fund under the subsoil agreement, First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced on X on May 23.

23 May 2025, 06:56 PM

Ukrainian MPs urge Zelenskyy to award hero title to slain journalist Roshchyna

Ukrainian lawmakers appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 14, to posthumously award the Hero of Ukraine title to journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, killed in Russian captivity, with 246 MPs voting in favor, public broadcaster Suspilne reported.

14 May 2025, 06:24 PM

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