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The discourse around the 'special status' in Ukraine, especially related to the Donbas region, remains a pivotal aspect of the country's socio-political landscape. Amidst the ongoing conflict, the consideration and legislation regarding the special status continue to shape Ukraine's domestic and international policies. Notably, the Ukrainian Parliament has revisited and extended laws pertaining to local governance in the Donbas, reflecting ongoing debates and public sentiment which, according to surveys, shows considerable opposition to permanent special status. The situation is further complicated by international concerns, as indicated by reactions from Russian officials regarding Ukraine's negotiation stances and legislative decisions. Recent legislative initiatives aim for a balanced approach to decentralization, ensuring all regions, including Donbas, receive equitable governance powers without isolating any particular area with autonomous status. This complex narrative does not only address territorial integrity and governance but resonates with the personal status of thousands of military personnel engaged in these territories, affecting their legal and social standings significantly.
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Рада підтримала законопроєкт про статус військових, які воюють у РФ Status of military personnel fighting on territory of Russian Federation: Parliament adopts draft law On 20 August, the Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on the status of the military fighting in the territory of the Russian Federation, in particular in the Kursk region. They will receive the same benefits and preferences as those on the front line. 4 538 19

Over 60 percent of Ukrainians oppose Donbas "special status", - Razumkov Centre survey Over 60 percent of Ukrainians oppose Donbas "special status", - Razumkov Centre survey 62 percent of Ukrainians do not want a special status for certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to be enshrined in the Constitution. 9 845 106 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Putin concerned about Zelenskyi Putin concerned about Zelenskyi's statement on possible revision of Minsk Agreements Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is concerned about the statement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi about possible revision of the Minsk Agreements. 4 290 111 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's parliament extends law on special status of Donbas The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine backed a law (No. 9153) that extends the special order of local governance in the Donbas until Dec. 31, 2019, inclusive. 5 698 152 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

солдат боец ато военнослужащий Combatant status granted to more than 207,000 ATO fighters, - MoD To date, more than 207,000 people have already received the combatant status. 4 579 14 Ukrainian Politics

President signed secret documents along with Minsk agreements, - Tymoshenko President Petro Poroshenko has signed secret agreements, according to which Ukraine implements political commitments without the safety component, claims Tymoshenko. 84 577 587 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Poroshenko on Donbas special status: prerequisite is very simple - free and fair local elections The law on special procedure of local self-government in separate districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions will come into force immediately after free and fair OSCE-recognized elections are held in the terrorist-held areas. 12 018 56 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

розенко Moscow clearly indicated place and role of Crimea in Russian history, - Deputy PM Rozenko With its decision to change the status of the occupied Crimean peninsula, the Russian Federation clearly showed the place and role of Crimea in the Russian history. 97 411 231 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Cabinet to develop procedure for granting volunteers combatant status The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to instruct the relevant ministries and agencies to develop a separate procedure for granting volunteer soldiers the status of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) participant at the initiative of Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian today, July 6. 3 075 28 Ukrainian Politics

аваков All-Ukrainian referendum should decide on granting special status to Donbas, - Avakov Granting the Donbas with a special status should be put to an all-Ukrainian referendum. It is not for two parliamentary factions to decide on such matters. 43 248 233 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

About 149,500 Ukrainian soldiers obtained combatant status since ATO start, - Ministry of Defense More than 149,500 Ukrainian soldiers were given the combatant status since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 3 042 39 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

120,767 servicemen granted combat veteran status since beginning of ATO 120,767 members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been granted the status of war veteran since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the eastern Ukraine. 1 729 5 Society

террористы дебальцево "We are treated like cattle," - Donbas militants seek to get combatant status in Russia Russian mercenaries who fought in the Donbas try to get official combatant status. 71 233 205 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

корниец Hero of Donetsk airport defense Volodymyr Korniets cannot obtain combatant status for more than a year. VIDEO Kirovohrad ‘cyborg’ can not obtain the status of combatant for more than a year. 21 304 92 Ukrainian Politics

минобороны гаврилюк 69,788 persons granted combatant status, - Ministry of Defense Over the past week, the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine combatant status commissions granted the status to 2,009 Ukrainian servicemen - ATO participants. 2 347 23 Society

67,700 of Ukrainian army soldiers and officers granted participation in hostilities status, Defense Ministry says Over the past week, commissions of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine on addressing issues of granting the status of participants in combat activities granted the status in question to 1,243 soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who participated in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 2 037 16 Society

Poroshenko signs law to protect ATO participants' subsidies The president Poroshenko signed the law on amendments to the law of Ukraine on housing and communal services aimed at appropriate social and economic protection of the ATO participants and their families. 6 084 35 Economics

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. 26 180 176 Ukrainian Politics

Donbas cannot receive special autonomous status - Lutsenko The Donbas can get more powers only on par with other regions of Ukraine within the process of power decentralization. 69 676 619 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

мысягин In five months of fighting in the Donetsk airport, none of soldiers of first group of the 93rd brigade has been granted an order, medal, or commendation - Butusov The first battalion task force of the 93rd mechanized brigade is deployed in Pisky, at the forefront. Over five months of continuous fighting without rotation in Donetsk airport. 40 soldiers of the first battalion were killed in battle with the enemy over this time. 200 were wounded. Not a single fighter has been granted an order, medal, or commendation. Not a single warrior has been recognized as a combatant. 70 931 368 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нато Ukrainians want security: only 22% of citizens currently oppose NATO membership The majority of Ukrainians (53%) support the country's accession to NATO, 22% are against, and 25% have no opinion on the matter. 27 217 288 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Ukraine Declared Refusal of Non-Aligned Status. It May Become NATO Member - NATO Secretary General The Ukrainian government has notified the representatives of the Alliance during the NATO-Ukraine meeting that Kyiv denies non-alignment policy. 78 939 542 Ukrainian Politics

Bill to Abolish Special Status of Donbas Introduced to Parliament A bill to abolish the special status of the individual regions of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions has been submitted in the Verkhovna Rada. 15 870 79 Ukrainian Politics

Donbas Terrorists Deliberately Destroyed Chances for Peace, Head of Presidential Administration Says Pro-Russian terrorists in the Donbas who consider themselves the "power" deliberately destroyed the chances for peace in the region. 41 457 274 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Law on Special Status of Donbas Came into Effect Today the Law "On Special Order of Local Government in Certain Regions of the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions" came into effect. 28 386 193 Previously in trend: Anti-Terrorist Operation

порошенко "There Is No Law On Special Status of Donbas. This Is Fiction from Opponents and Foreigners," Poroshenko Says. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has not passed any law on the special status of the Donbas and no such law exists. 33 260 197 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko: Law on Special Status of the Donetsk and Luhansk Regions Should Become the Basis for Peace in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is confident that the adoption of the Law on special order of local government in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions should become the basis for peace in the Donbas. 55 165 609 Ukrainian Politics