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Amendments play a crucial role in Ukraine's ongoing political and structural evolution. Recent discussions within the government highlighted significant personnel changes, emphasizing the need for new leadership to strengthen Ukraine's global standing. The Verkhovna Rada has been active in supporting budgetary and constitutional amendments, aiming for decentralization and judicial reform. Meanwhile, national and international perspectives, including those from the EU and US, have acknowledged the critical nature of these amendments in fostering accountability and transparency. Amidst these developments, debates continue regarding the effective implementation of constitutional changes, especially concerning elements like the prosecutor general's impeachment rights and the Donbas administration. These strategic amendments reflect Ukraine's dedication to reform and improved governance.

What personnel changes were discussed in Ukraine's government?

Recent meetings involving President Zelenskyy and the Servant of the People faction have discussed key personnel changes involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the President’s Office, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's administrative structure.

Why are amendments to the Ukrainian Constitution significant?

Amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine are significant as they aim to decentralize power, enhance judicial reforms, and align with international standards, promoting governance transparency and accountability throughout the country.

How has the EU responded to Ukraine’s constitutional amendments?

The European Union has welcomed Ukraine's efforts in drafting constitutional amendments, particularly those focused on decentralization, while also condemning related violence near the parliament, reflecting support for peaceful governance reforms.

What is the stance on Donbas special status in the amendments?

President Poroshenko clarified that the constitutional amendments do not grant a special status to the Donbas, but instead establish a specific local administration structure, quelling any rumors of concession to regional autonomy requests.

What impact do personnel changes have on Ukraine's international relations?

Personnel changes within Ukraine's governmental and presidential offices are crucial for enhancing the nation's international relations by ensuring that capable and aligned leaders steward foreign policy and represent national interests effectively on the world stage.

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Голова фракції Слуга народу Давид Арахамія MFA to be headed by Sybiha, while Vereshchuk and Kamyshyn will be transferred to President’s Office - "servant of people" Arakhamia on personnel changes On Wednesday, 4 September, a meeting of the Servant of the People faction was held with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed personnel changes in the government and the President's Office. 12 326 99

Зеленський Zelenskyy on personnel changes in Cabinet of Ministers: We need new structure Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are needed for the new structure, as well as to strengthen Ukraine at various stages. 7 865 93

аваков National Guard members to take oath at Rada building, where four NG servicemen were killed in 2015, - Interior Minister. PHOTOS The National Guard members will be taking oath at the square near the Verkhovna Rada building, where four fighters were killed in protests in 2015. 15 420 186 Ukrainian Politics

вр парламент рада нардепы Rada supported amendments to State budget bill for 2017 in first reading The budget will be amended by 26 billion hryvnia ($1 billion). 13 612 22 Previously in trend: Budget 2017

Rada adopts amendments to Budget Code The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the second reading and as a whole as amended the bill No. 5131 "On Amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine (in terms of improvement in budget formulation and execution)." 25 819 43 Ukrainian Politics

кс Constitutional Court to consider decentralization acceptance terms on Jan. 29 Ukraine's Constitutional Court will begin considering productions by 51 deputies of the Verkhovna Rada regarding interpretation of a provision from the article 155 of the Constitution of Ukraine, reading "the succeeding regular session", with the purpose of defining a deadline for acceptance of amendments to the Constitution in regard to decentralization. 4 259 24 Ukrainian Politics

аваков Avakov supports referendum on amendments to Constitution Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov supports the idea of holding a referendum regarding the amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine. 13 225 145 Ukrainian Politics

баулин Constitutional Court says judicial reform bill in line with Constitution The Constitutional Court has recognized the draft law on constitutional amendments in terms of judicial reform as corresponding to the Basic Law. 6 776 58 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko proposes to amend Constitution to envisage possibility of recognition of International Criminal Court jurisdiction The possibility to recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court is envisaged in the draft amendments to the Constitution in terms of judicial power submitted by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 6 451 80 Ukrainian Politics

вр конституция политреформа Poroshenko proposes to deprive parliament of right to impeach credibility of Prosecutor General Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko introduced draft amendments to the Constitution in the parliament providing for the depriving of the Verkhovna Rada of the right to impeach credibility of Prosecutor General of Ukraine, which impeachment usually leads to his/her resignation. 59 574 437 Ukrainian Politics

Putin: Amendments to Constitution of Ukraine should be accorded with "DPR" and "LPR" militants. Russian President Vladimir Putin is outraged by the fact that the Ukrainian government does not agree amendments to the Constitution with the militants of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR". 57 702 592 Oddities

ляшко Radical Party quits coalition The faction of the Radical Party has announced its pulling out from the coalition. 90 391 578 Ukrainian Politics

госдеп department of state US welcomes vote by Ukraine’s parliament on draft constitutional amendments on decentralization and urges to bring to justice those responsible for violence outside Parliament, - US Department of State The U.S. Department of State welcomed the Verkhovna Rada legislation amending the Constitution in terms of decentralization and called on to bring to justice the perpetrators guilty of violence near the building of the Ukrainian parliament. 37 000 689 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

EU welcomes voting for Constitutional amendments and condemns violence near parliament building, Mogherini says The European Union welcomes the adoption of the draft amendments to the Constitution in terms of decentralization by the Verkhovna Rada in the first reading and condemns the violence near the parliament. 19 000 346 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

порошенко Poroshenko It was anti-Ukrainian action which all representatives of political forces must carry full responsibility for, Poroshenko says The President of Ukraine addressed the nation on the Constitutional amendments vote at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as well as events that took place near the building of the parliament. 127 168 1 480 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

кс constitutional court Constitutional Court of Ukraine recognizes compliance of decentralization amendments with Basic Law Constitutional Court of Ukraine recognized the compliance of draft Constitutional amendments regarding the decentralization of power with the provisions of the Basic Law. 13 788 149 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Draft amendments to Constitution do not stipulate for Donbas special status, - Poroshenko Draft amendments to Constitution in terms of decentralization do not stipulate for Donbas special status. 26 181 176 Ukrainian Politics