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The Ukrainian parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, is actively debating a variety of crucial issues in 2024. Recent discussions include extending the deadline for updating military service records, a significant step in ensuring the country’s defense readiness. Meanwhile, Georgia's parliament has adopted a controversial law on foreign agents, drawing parallels to similar legislation in Russia, which has sparked considerable international attention. In the United Kingdom, parliamentarians have urged for collaboration in weapon production to support Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. Such legislative actions highlight the dynamic nature of parliamentary roles worldwide in addressing both national and international challenges. This ongoing discourse underscores the significant impact of parliamentary decisions on global diplomatic relations.
How does the Ukrainian parliament influence military service laws?
The Verkhovna Rada plays a crucial role in shaping military service laws, such as the recent deliberations on extending deadlines for updating military records. These decisions are vital for maintaining national defense readiness, reflecting the legislative body's impact on national security policy.
What is the significance of Georgia's foreign agent law?
Georgia's foreign agent law, passed with no opposition in the parliament, mirrors controversial legislation from Russia and raises concerns about civil liberties and international relations. Its adoption signals potential shifts in the country's foreign policy and internal governance dynamics.
How are international parliaments responding to Ukraine-Russia tensions?
International legislative bodies, including those in the UK and Canada, have shown support for Ukraine by advocating for increased defense collaboration and recognizing Russian actions as aggressive. These parliamentary actions reinforce global diplomatic efforts to address regional security challenges.
What recent cooperation agreements has the Ukrainian parliament achieved?
The Ukrainian parliament has recently signed agreements with the French Senate to enhance parliamentary collaboration. This cooperative framework aims to foster stronger legislative ties and mutual understanding between the countries, contributing to broader international diplomacy.
What role does the Ukrainian parliament play in international diplomatic efforts?
The Ukrainian parliament is actively involved in international diplomacy by passing resolutions and engaging with global partners. For instance, it has appealed to foreign legislative bodies to condemn Russian aggressions, demonstrating its pivotal role in shaping international relations and support.
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MP Parasiuk kicked Gen. Pisnyi at anti-corruption committee meeting. VIDEO A scuffle occurred at a meeting of the parliament's anti-corruption committee between people's deputy Volodymyr Parasiuk and Gen. Vasyl Pisnyi. 438 480 2 623
“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. 301 825 471
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. 288 268 1 033
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. 286 633 397
Incident between MPs Teteruk and Kuzhel in Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO (surveillance cameras) Interior minister adviser Anton Herashchenko has published a record by surveillance cameras, showing the incident between people's deputies Andrii Teteruk and Oleksandra Kuzhel. 178 718 593 Previously in trend: Teteruk-Kuzhel conflict
Parliament Fired Upon – Bullet Holes Can Be Seen in Windows. PHOTOS During the rally at the Verkhovna Rada unknown persons opened fire on the building. 169 221 494
Parubii tangled with Tymoshenko as she failed to stay within time limit at coordination board. VIDEO Parliament Speaker Andrii Parubii and Batkivshchyna party leader Yulia Tymoshenko have not reached common understanding at the coordination board meeting as for the possibility to put to a vote inclusion of several bills in the next week’s agenda of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 161 672 334
"Have you no shame? Stop before I tell how you adopted budget-2014!" - Yuzhanina, Tymoshenko, and Kuzhel discuss deoffshorization bills. VIDEO Batkivshchyna party leader Yulia Tymoshenko, Head of the Parliamentary Committee on Taxation and Customs Policy Nina Yuzhanina and Verkhovna Rada Committee on Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship Deputy Head Oleksandra Kuzhel held a very emotional discussion of bills on deoffshorization at a meeting of the ad hoc working group. 160 977 481 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal
"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. 153 573 660
Parliament adopts law on martial law regime The Verkhovna Rada voted for bill #2541 "On legal regime of martial law" in second reading and in principle. 139 220 332
"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. 132 267 186
Radio Liberty journalists filmed person, who probably threw grenade near Rada. VIDEO Radio Liberty journalists Iryna Stelmakh and Levko Stek have filmed a man throwing a grenade towards the law enforcers guarding the building of the Verkhovna Rada. 130 549 447 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada
Communist Party Faction in Parliament Disbanded: "This Is a Historic Event". VIDEO Parliament Speaker Oleksandr Turchynov announced the dissolution of the Communist Party faction in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 127 995 694
Leaders of Batkivshchyna and People's Front discussed Rada's agenda. VIDEO Faction leader of People's Front in the Verkhovna Rada Maksym Burbak and Batkivshchyna faction leader Yuliia Tymoshenko have blamed each other of lack of desire to work and solve the society's current issues. 99 637 527
"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. 95 383 438
"Colleagues, MPs, we are not savages!" - deputies fought over asset forfeiture law. VIDEO After a debate on special asset forfeiture law started in Ukraine's parliament Thursday morning, a scuffle occurred between people's deputies. 93 429 166
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. 91 937 187
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. 86 598 305
Naked Femen Activists Broke Through into Parliament. PHOTOS Representatives of Femen broke into the territory of the Parliament on the first day. 78 649 210
Parliament approves opening KGB archives. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada voted to open up the Ukraine's archive of Soviet-era KGB files to the public, which could reveal decades' worth of information on secret arrests, “disappearings” and the intricate operations of Ukraine’s KGB wing. The bill passed by 261 votes of the parliament's roughly 420 members. 74 967 265
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. 68 095 281
US Vice President Joe Biden addresses MPs in Verkhovna Rada. LIVE U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is addressing Ukrainian MPs in the parliament during his visit to Ukraine. 66 616 243
First Victims as Result of Provocations and Сlashes in Front of the Parliament At least 5 people were injured in front of the Verkhovna Rada building. 62 634 196
Rada adopts resolution recognizing individual areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions ‘occupied territories’ Today, the Verkhovna Rada by 280 votes adopted a resolution on the recognition of individual territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as occupied. 61 914 363 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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. 60 894 230
Rada supported draft amendments to Tax code Members of the Ukrainian parliament have supported draft amendments to the Tax code of Ukraine after prolonged consultations. 58 912 223
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. 57 046 391
It is not necessary to explain what occupation of the Sudetenland is, for we have Donetsk and Luhansk - Poroshenko. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko declared in a speech at the solemn session of Verkhovna Rada. 53 291 658
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." 48 806 261
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. 48 579 73
Rada passes law granting special status to Donbas only after elections The lawmakers supported presidential bill #2378 "On Amendments to Article 10 of the Law of Ukraine 'On special order of the local government in certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.'" 48 566 221 Previously in trend: New Rada Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
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. 44 901 319
Ukraine’s pro-western reform project hangs in the balance, - Financial Times Kyiv could move towards greater EU integration or slide back into cronyist authoritarianism. 41 948 93
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. 41 838 174
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. 38 292 123
"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. 36 205 87
Seven dead, four taken hostage as unknowns open fire at Iran's parliament, - local media. PHOTO A shootout occurred at Iran’s Parliament (Majlis). 34 808 111
"Mr. Biden, ask our president about his friends godfathers," - protest gathered near Rada. PHOTOS Protesters have gathered near the Ukrainian parliament, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk. 33 938 118
Poll suggests seat distribution in new Verkhovna Rada The data cover deputies who will enter the parliament on party lists. 33 508 235
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. 31 828 105 Previously in trend: Protests at Rada building
Parliament strips Melnychuk of his immunity, but does not give consent for his his arrest Verkhovna Rada supported submission of the Prosecutor General 's Office to grant consent to prosecute MP Serhii Melnychuk. 29 488 86 Previously in trend: Revoking immunity
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. 29 015 98
Parliament took three attempts to discharge Martynenko as deputy The Verkhovna Rada has deprived People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko of deputy mandate at the third attempt. 28 880 69
Samopomich and Batkivshchyna factions MPs fail to show up in Verkhovna Rada At the beginning of the Verkhovna Rada today's plenary session, no deputies from Samopomich and Batlivshchyna factions were present in the debating chamber. 28 818 133
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. 27 996 438 Previously in trend: Detention of Saakashvili
"He has already shown his knowledge and experience in the Donbas," - deputies of the coalition commented on new SBU head. The constitutional majority of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine deputies voted for the appointment of Vasyl Hrytsak as Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine. 26 014 67
Ukrainian parliament adopts Electoral Code The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the new Electoral Code (bill No. 3112-1) at second reading. 23 816 192
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. 19 219 42 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case
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