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Parliament is discussing extension of deadline for updating data for persons liable for military service - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada is raising the issue of extending the deadline for updating military registration data for citizens liable for military service. 16.07.24 18:49 9 034 38 Previously in trend: mobilization

Georgia’s parliament approves in first reading law on foreign agents similar to Russia’s The Georgian parliament approved in the first reading the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence", which sparked mass protests in the country. 17.04.24 15:13 2 622 23 World

People’s Deputy Tyshchenko: "Parliament is full of heroic people. Air raid sirens sounds, but they works. VIDEO People’s Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko called his parliamentary colleagues heroes who work even during air alerts. 15.01.24 18:00 12 300 95 War in Ukraine

Attack on Odesa once again demonstrates terrorist nature of Russian regime, - Speaker of Czech Parliament Pekarova-Adamova The Speaker of the Czech Parliament, Marketa Pekarova-Adamova, condemned the night shelling of Odesa by Russian troops. 23.07.23 23:51 969 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Swiss Senate supported re-export of weapons to Ukraine The upper house of the Swiss parliament has approved an amendment that will allow the re-export of weapons to Ukraine. 07.06.23 15:22 8 349 41 World

Slovakia condemns Russia’s crimes against women and children Slovak Parliament condemns Russian crimes against Ukrainian women and children 28.03.23 21:59 826 2 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

France recognizes Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of Ukrainian people The French Parliament recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people. 28.03.23 21:13 2 484 31 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

In Parliament of Great Britain, partners were called to join forces in production of weapons for Ukraine The Speaker of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain, Sir Lindsey Goyle, advocated the unification of the efforts of partner countries regarding the production and supply of weapons to Ukraine. 27.03.23 18:42 796 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelensky spoke in Verkhovna Rada: "Future will be Ukrainian!". VIDEO The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, made a speech to the People’s Deputies from the rostrum of the Parliament. 28.12.22 15:39 9 794 54 Previously in trend: War

Population census will be conducted every 10 years in Ukraine, - draft law On July 19, 237 people's deputies supported the draft law on conducting a population census in Ukraine at least once every 10 years. 19.07.22 15:25 2 227 27 Society

Verkhovna Rada and French Senate signed agreement on parliamentary cooperation The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, and the Chairman of the Senate of the French Republic, Gérard Larcher, signed the Declaration of Intent of Parliamentary Partnership. 08.07.22 19:55 754 4 Ukrainian Politics

Canadian Parliament has recognized Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide In Canada, the parliament recognized Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide. The decision was made unanimously. 28.04.22 06:27 4 331 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Parliament elects Olena Kondratiuk as deputy speaker Olena Kondratiuk from the All-Ukrainian Union Batkivshchyna Party has been elected as Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of the ninth convocation. 29.08.19 17:50 5 343 38 Previously in trend: New Verkhovna Rada

New parliament to hold first meeting on August 29 The first solemn meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of the ninth convocation will be held on August 29. 09.08.19 16:01 5 902 66 Ukrainian Politics

1st meeting of group for preparation of 1st session of Rada of 9th convocation be held on Aug 9 The first meeting of the group for preparation of the first session of the Verkhovna Rada of the 9th convocation will be held on August 9. 08.08.19 17:53 5 779 86 Ukrainian Politics

Verkhovna Rada to hold first meeting on Sept 3 The first meeting of the newly elected Verkhovna Rada will take place on September 3, and negotiations on staff appointments will begin afterwards. 06.08.19 17:38 3 132 35 Ukrainian Politics

Poll suggests seat distribution in new Verkhovna Rada The data cover deputies who will enter the parliament on party lists. 22.07.19 12:10 33 239 235 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian parliament adopts Electoral Code The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the new Electoral Code (bill No. 3112-1) at second reading. 11.07.19 12:35 23 624 192 Ukrainian Politics

Parliamentary election campaign in Ukraine starts May 24 The election campaign for early parliamentary elections in Ukraine will begin on Friday, May 24, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission Tetiana Slipachuk has said. 23.05.19 14:31 4 540 83 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

Regulation Committee to consider decrees on Zelenskyi's inauguration date on May 15 Acting Chairman of the Regulation Committee of the Verkhovna Rada announced consideration of draft decrees on cancellation of voting for the language law and green tariffs today, on May 14 at 12 pm 14.05.19 12:27 13 770 307 Ukrainian Politics

Debates on Crimea’s annexation to take place at British Parliament The debates on the Russian annexation of Crimea will take place at the British parliament on April 24ю 11.04.19 13:52 2 886 26 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Canada to continue supporting Ukraine, PM Trudeau says Canada continues to be a strong and steadfast friend to Ukraine. 15.06.18 11:44 12 927 43 Incidents

Anti-corruption court should become operational before presidential election, - EU Ambassador Mingarelli Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Hugues Mingarelli told Ukrainian lawmakers that it is critical for Ukraine to create an anti-corruption court before the presidential election. 06.02.18 11:20 28 858 98 Ukrainian Politics

Saakashvili joins rally outside Rada. VIDEO+PHOTOS Former Odesa region Governor Mikheil Saakashvili wanted by the police has joined the protesters holding rally near the building of the Ukrainian parliament. 06.12.17 13:06 27 711 438 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili

At least three people injured in clashes near Rada building, - doctors At least three persons were injured in clashes between protesters and law enforcers near Ukraine's parliamentary building on Tuesday. 17.10.17 17:57 31 557 105 Previously in trend: Protests at Rada building

Rada prolongs bill on special self-government for separate areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted in principle and as a whole the bill #7164 "On creation of necessary conditions for peace settlement of the situation in separate areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions." 06.10.17 13:39 48 344 261 Ukrainian Politics

"I set this smoke candle on fire. I would have burned down this parliament as well," - MP Levchenko on smoke in Rada sessions hall. VIDEO (in Ukrainian) On Oct. 6, as the parliament of Ukraine was discussing and adopting bills ##7163 and 7164 on Donbas de-occupation, a burnt odor could be smelled in the sessions hall. It turned out later it was caused by a smoke candle set on fire by Svoboda faction member Yurii Levchenko. 06.10.17 17:21 94 874 438 Ukrainian Politics

Rada members brawl in sessions hall, block rostrum. VIDEO Members of the Ukrainian parliament have blocked the rostrum and the presidium during discussions of the bills regulating the situation in the Donbas. 05.10.17 16:53 86 402 305 Ukrainian Politics

Break announced in Rada due to smoke. PHOTOS The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine during its session on Oct. 3 had a forced 15-minute break due to smoke inside the building. 03.10.17 16:29 38 026 123 Ukrainian Politics

Rada passes code amendments within judicial reform The members of the parliament have approved the judicial reform seven plenary days after they started to discuss it. 03.10.17 14:33 56 675 391 Ukrainian Politics

MPs fought at Rada sessions hall. PHOTOS+VIDEO Samopomich MP Yehor Soboliev, who participated in Rada rostrum blocking on July 13, engaged in a fight with Radical Party leader, MP Oleh Liashko. 13.07.17 15:43 91 718 187 Ukrainian Politics

Seven dead, four taken hostage as unknowns open fire at Iran's parliament, - local media. PHOTO A shootout occurred at Iran’s Parliament (Majlis). 07.06.17 12:30 34 545 111 Photo News

Macedonia's Social Democratic leader injured as protesters storm into parliament, - Reuters Leader of Macedonian Social Democrats Zoran Zaev was injured in a fistfight after protesters stormed into country's parliament on Thursday. 27.04.17 22:48 48 477 73 World

Dutch MPs support ratification of Ukraine-EU association deal The Netherlands' lower house of parliament has voted for the ratification of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 23.02.17 21:45 41 654 174 Ukrainian Politics

"Stop staging soap operas in this hall!" – Ukrainian MPs squabbled over Inheritance Law. VIDEO Members of several factions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine blocked the parliamentary rostrum during consideration of the bill regulating inheritance. 23.02.17 12:16 36 086 87 Ukrainian Politics

Debate shows bill on Ukraine-EU Association Agreement to be supported by Dutch parliament The Parliament of the Netherlands (Second Chamber) has the required number of votes to support the bill introduced by the country’s government with a proposal to ratify the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement. 22.02.17 12:22 5 527 34 Incidents

Rada calls on foreign parliaments to condemn Russia's deliberate destruction of Avdiivka The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a resolution appealing to foreign parliaments and international organizations to condemn the recent Russia-provoked spike in violence in the country's east. 07.02.17 20:10 5 854 37 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Parubii closes Rada session and dismisses MPs until Feb. 7 The fifth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of 8th convocation has finished. 20.01.17 14:02 8 978 88 Ukrainian Politics

Czech authorities establish “anti-fake news” unit to tackle Russia's interference in upcoming election The Czech government is to set up a specialist “anti-fake news” unit. 28.12.16 17:36 4 032 10 Incidents

Liashko demands to strip Tymoshenko, Saakashvili of Ukrainian citizenship Radical Party leader Oleh Liashko asks President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko to deprive Yuliia Tymoshenko and Mikheil Saakashvili of Ukrainian citizenship. 17.11.16 18:40 287 399 1 033 Ukrainian Politics

“Look what this Moscow crum is doing,” - MP Liashko attacked by Opposition bloc MP Boiko following allegations of treason. VIDEO A fight broke out between Opposition bloc parliamentary faction head Yurii Boiko and Oleh Liashko Radical Party leader in the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 14.11.16 12:22 301 570 471 Incidents

"Discussing someone’s health issues is not politically correct. 135,000-euro trip was alternative bid," – MP Mykhailo Dobkin commented on his brother’s alleged addiction and luxury tour MP Mykhailo Dobkin denies that his brother has purchased a luxury tour, claiming it was just one of the tour operator’s offers. 02.11.16 12:51 131 787 186 Incidents

MP Dobkin allegedly purchases holiday deal for 135,000 euros, drinks behind pillar in Rada session hall. VIDEO People's Deputy Dmytro Dobkin was captured on camera as he was making a decision to accept travel offer worth 135,000 euros in the session hall. 02.11.16 12:17 286 316 397 Incidents

"Hroisman was painting fences at Vinnytsia cemetery in 2008. He definitely does not understand general policy," – MP Vlasenko on PM's statement Batkivshchyna faction MP Serhii Vlasenko cast doubt on Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman’s competence and accused him of lack of general policy understanding. The lawmaker also refused to comment on today's statement by the prime minister that the Cabinet headed by Yulia Tymoshenko made a commitment to start selling Ukrainian land back in 2008. 05.10.16 15:16 152 812 660 Ukrainian Politics

Verkhovna Rada recognizes Russian State Duma illegitimate. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has not recognized the newly elected Russian State Duma's legitimacy due to holding elections in the occupied Ukrainian territories. 20.09.16 14:08 67 805 281 Ukrainian Politics

Opposition Bloc proposes to dissolve parliament: "We are ready to give away our mandates" The Opposition Bloc faction of the parliament has announced its readiness to give away all of 43 their mandates and thus launch the procedure of voluntary dissolution of the Verkhovna Rada. 11.07.16 13:26 44 633 319 Ukrainian Politics

Removal of Onyshchenko's inviolability to be considered at Rada's plenary session The Procedural Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has allowed considering the withdrawal of parliamentary immunity of people's deputy Oleksandr Onyshchenko. 29.06.16 18:56 18 976 42 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

Ukrainian parliament asks Ecumenical Patriarch for autocephality for Orthodox Church in Ukraine Ukrainian MPs have supported an address to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on providing autocephality for the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 16.06.16 12:29 60 447 230 Ukrainian Politics