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Discover the latest developments in Ukraine's complex amnesty laws, pivotal decisions by the Ukrainian government, and their implications on national stability and international relations. Coverage includes controversial amnesty grants for women in the armed forces, the role of the IMF in overseeing tax amnesty legislation, and ongoing debates concerning amnesty for corrupt officials and militants in Donbas. An essential read for understanding the ongoing efforts to balance justice with peace initiatives in a politically tense environment. This page offers an insightful roundup of the amnesty-related news, reflecting the critical decisions made by the Verkhovna Rada and statements from key political figures, aiming to keep you well-informed on this evolving topic.
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жінки, зсу 18 amnestied women serve in army, they have been appointed as riflemen and nurses - Public Affairs Department of AFU 18 women have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after being granted amnesty. 2 266 15

Олександра Устінова People’s deputies knew what they were voting for when they adopted draft law on paying off corrupt officials from prison - Ustinova. VIDEO People's deputies were aware of the significance of the provision of the draft law on amnesty for corrupt officials, which would allow corrupt officials to pay off from prison. This was clearly explained to them from the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada before the vote. 13 147 61

IMF begins reviewing tax amnesty law for money laundering safeguards – IMF spokesman IMF begins reviewing tax amnesty law for money laundering safeguards – IMF spokesman Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are analyzing the law on tax amnesty passed today to see if it is impossible to use it for money laundering and corruption, as well as regarding the effectiveness of verification procedures, IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman has said. 1 576 7 Ukrainian Politics

Rada adopts law with amendments to Tax Code on tax amnesty - 243 votes Rada adopts law with amendments to Tax Code on tax amnesty - 243 votes The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law with amendments to the Tax Code on the voluntary declaration of assets of individuals from the package of presidential bills on tax amnesty, which introduced the ability to declare assets for individuals from September 1, 2021. 2 066 3 Ukrainian Politics

Fokin Fokin's statement on special status for Donbas does not meet national interests – Avakov A statement by Ukraine’s representative to the TCG Vitold Fokin on a general amnesty and a special status for Donbas does not meet national interests, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said. 26 117 195 Ukrainian Politics

Defense minister Zahorodniuk: Criminals in Donbas won’t be granted amnesty Defense minister Zahorodniuk: Criminals in Donbas won’t be granted amnesty Those who are fighting against Ukraine in Donbas must not hope for amnesty. 2 681 45 Ukrainian Politics

Putin announces conditions for Normandy Format negotiations Putin announces conditions for Normandy Format negotiations Russian President Vladimir Putin finds the implementation of the special status of Donbas to be the main condition for holding of Normandy Format talks as well as the solution of a number of issues with the representatives of the Ukrainian authority. 4 475 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Razumkov: Amnesty won’t be granted for militants in Donbas Razumkov: Amnesty won’t be granted for militants in Donbas The military operations in Donbas must be stopped, however, this decision does not imply any amnesty for members of illegal armed formations, especially those involved in war crimes. 11 403 160 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

автопробег ''Poroshenko sign amnesty!" car run started in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO Right-wing activists gathered at Kontraktova Square to start a car run towards President Petro Poroshenko's estate in Kozyn near Kyiv, demanding to sign an amnesty law for anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers. 69 094 158 Ukrainian Politics

вр Rada approves amnesty act-2016, considers Poroshenko’s proposals. PHOTO At today's meeting, 226 members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the bill No. 4255 on granting pardon in 2016, which took into account proposals put forward by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 18 175 53 Ukrainian Politics

турчинов No pardon for murderers; those with blood on their hands to answer for their actions sooner or later, - Turchynov The occupied territories will not receive special status, and the murderers will not be pardoned. 32 266 164 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No amnesty for separatists until active phase of conflict ends, - Iryna Herashchenko Pro-Russian militants will not be granted amnesty until the active phase of hostilities ends in eastern Ukraine. 9 089 73 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"DPR" leaders demand law on amnesty of all militants from Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities should adopt a law on amnesty of militants who took part in the armed conflict in the Donbas. 48 464 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

плен Militants block release of hostages, demand amnesty for 600 criminals, - Iryna Herashchenko Militants claim holding two dozens of hostages in the "DPR" and one dozen in the "LPR". Meanwhile, 112 Ukrainians are staying in captivity, according to the Ukrainian side. 34 530 91 Ukrainian Politics

Russian occupants recruit inmates in Donbas, - Defense Ministry The Russian command draws prisoners to the occupation forces in the Donbas. 11 161 41 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

путин OSCE mission in Donbas should be reinforced, allowed to carry firearms, - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on reinforcing the OSCE mission in the Donbas, including equipping it with firearms. 39 786 143 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

'DPR' refuses to exchange prisoners because Ukraine does not grant amnesty to terrorists Ukraine does not want to grant amnesty to the terrorists in the Donbas and to exchange prisoners according to the all-for-all formula, while 'DPR' does not agree for an exchange without amnesty. 17 695 163 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

безсмертный bezsmertnyi Ukraine refuses granting terrorists with amnesty under ‘Chechen scenario’, - Ukrainian representative in Minsk talks Bezsmertnyi In negotiations with Ukraine, the militants of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" are trying to steamroll amnesty scenario applied in the early 2000s in Russia against the Chechen insurgents. 96 455 326 Oddities

донецк стелла Terrorists complain of Kyiv’s refusal to grant amnesty and hold elections under their scenario Ukraine has put forward tough terms for holding of local elections in the temporarily uncontrolled territories of the Donbas. 68 367 343 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

днр "DPR" and "LPR" cancel fake elections The "DPR" and "LPR" have agreed to cancel sham elections scheduled for Oct. 18 and Nov. 1, postponing them until Feb. 21, 2016. 90 691 554 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

париж переговоры донбасс Ukraine was pressed for new laws on amnesty and special status of Donbas at Normandy talks, - Presidential Administration During the talks in Paris, Ukraine was pressed for adoption of a new law on special status of the Donbas, absolute amnesty for militants and elections, but Kyiv did not accept it. 75 884 361 Ukrainian Politics

Terrorists to “grant amnesty" to 2,000 criminals serving sentences in occupied territories, - Governor of Luhansk region The terrorists are going to "grant amnesty" to 2,000 convicted criminals serving sentences in the occupied territory. 7 410 32 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

авария боинг crash boeing We cannot grant amnesty to those who shelled Mariupol and shot down Malaysian Boeing - Klimkin Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin denies possibility of granting amnesty to militants involved in shelling of Mariupol (the Donetsk region) on Jan. 24 and Malaysian Airliner downing in summer 2014. 25 235 307 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17 Russia's attack at Mariupol

Turchynov: Laws of Special Order in Some Areas of Donbas and the Amnesty Should Be Abolished in Case of Peace Plan Failure In case of failure of the peace plan the laws on the special order of the local government in some areas of the Donbas and the amnesty should be abolished. 11 547 63 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko Announced a Unilateral Ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine: It Is Very Brief Ukraine is unilaterally ceasing fire in the eastern Ukraine in order to allow members of illegal armed groups to disarm and to leave the country if they want to. 124 386 609 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War