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In 2025, numerous pivotal events have transpired in Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada (VR), influencing the nation’s legislative and political landscape. Key among these are the controversial legislative endeavors around the independence of NABU and SAPO, sparking significant political debate and civil unrest. These anti-corruption bodies' autonomy remains a hot topic, especially considering Reshitko's discovery of limited resistance among MPs against these changes. Additionally, debates continue around President Zelenskyy's proposal supporting these bodies amidst criticism of the recent legislation's potential to restrict journalists. Notably, a group of MPs proposed nominating former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, showcasing the diverse global influence of VR's decisions. Changes in legislation also affect media autonomy and military regulation, amidst martial law extensions that pivot Ukraine's path this year. Against this backdrop, new draft laws on increasing antifraud measures have emerged, reflecting ongoing commitment to battling corruption, despite challenges within VR.

What recent bills in Verkhovna Rada impact anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO?

In 2025, the Verkhovna Rada has considered several controversial bills impacting the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). Notably, Bill No. 12414 has stirred significant debate, as it threatens the independence of these crucial entities. Parliament has faced backlash from civil society, prompting discussions and protests demanding legislative reversal to maintain NABU and SAPO's operational integrity and independence.

How has the Verkhovna Rada approached martial law extensions in 2025?

The Verkhovna Rada has extended martial law and general mobilization by 90 days as of August 2025. This extension underscores ongoing security challenges facing Ukraine, reflecting broader geopolitical pressures and the need for enhanced national defense mechanisms. The legislative support for extending martial law signifies a commitment to maintaining stability and preparedness amid regional tensions and domestic policy challenges.

What motivates the nomination of Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize by VR?

A group of MPs in the Verkhovna Rada proposed nominating former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination reflects a recognition of his efforts in promoting peace and stability, although the specific initiatives leading to this proposal remain under discussion. His potential nomination underscores the Verkhovna Rada's engagement in broader international dialogues and efforts acknowledging influential global leaders' roles in peace-building.

What changes in broadcasting legislation have occurred in Ukraine’s parliament in 2025?

Recent resolutions in the Verkhovna Rada indicate that legislative sessions have resumed broadcasting. The decision to restart live broadcasts comes after concerns over transparency and media access were raised. Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a resolution for public access to proceedings, fostering parliamentary transparency amid critiques of previous decisions limiting media and public viewing to safeguard national security.

How is the trend of journalist restrictions evolving in Ukraine’s legislative environment?

In 2025, proposed amendments to the Civil Code, as highlighted by Bill No. 14057, have sparked discussions regarding potential restrictions on journalistic freedom in Ukraine. This bill suggests that allegations of corruption must be proven in court before public reporting, posing significant challenges to investigative journalism. Such proposals indicate an environment of increasing constraints, urging continuous dialogues on balancing national interests with press freedoms.

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The Verkhovna Rada was left without water after a night attack by the Russian Federation Verkhovna Rada left without water after night attack by Russian Federation. PHOTOS The Ukrainian parliament building was left without water supply due to a massive Russian attack on the night of 10 October. 2 504 38 Previously in trend: ttacks on the energy sector

Reservation of defence industry employees: what did the Rada decide? Rada has allowed reservation of defence industry employees, even if they have registration issues The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that will allow defence industry employees to be reserved even if they have problems with military registration. 4 634 10 Previously in trend: mobilization Mobilisation in Ukraine Employee mobilization exemption

Constitutional Court Rada failed to appoint two judges to Constitutional Court The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not support any of the four candidates for the positions of judges of the Constitutional Court under its quota. 1 159 11 Previously in trend: Appointment of Constitutional Court judges

There will be no local elections in October. The Rada supported the resolution Rada postponed local elections until end of martial law The Verkhovna Rada voted on Resolution No. 14301 to ensure the continuity of local councils and heads during wartime. 3 819 42 Previously in trend: local elections in Ukraine

How do Ukrainians assess the activities of the faction in the Verkhovna Rada? Survey results 52% of Ukrainians believe that activities of Servant of People in Rada hinder development of state - KIIS. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainians are most positive about the activities of the European Solidarity faction in parliament. 21 774 84 Previously in trend: Party ratings

Ukrainian MPs propose that the Rada nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize Group of MPs proposes that Verkhovna Rada nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize A new draft resolution has been introduced in the Verkhovna Rada proposing that US President Donald Trump be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. 3 980 94 Previously in trend: Trump is nominated for Nobel Prize

supreme,vr,parliament,council Bill No. 14057 states that until court ruling, any hint of corruption is deemed false and subject to refutation – Shalaiskyi Bill No. 14057, which proposes amendments to the Civil Code, states that until there is a court ruling, any suggestion that someone is a corrupt official is considered false and therefore subject to refutation. 5 129 60 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Bill No. 14057

Bill amending Civil Code submitted to Verkhovna Rada Verkhovna Rada registers Bill No. 14057 that could restrict journalists’ work On September 21, a group of MPs submitted Bill No. 14057 to the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to the Civil Code. 3 424 45 Previously in trend: Bill No. 14057

Rada Confidential poll suggests Zelenskyy would lose control of VR if elections were held – Nikolov. VIDEO A fresh public-opinion survey, not yet published, indicates that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would not retain control of the Verkhovna Rada if parliamentary elections were held; a hypothetical party led by Valerii Zaluzhnyi leads the poll. 12 161 114

Mariana Bezuhla Bezuhla disrupts VR National Security Committee Meeting – Friz MP Mariana Bezuhla from Servant of the People disrupted a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence. 21 374 79

Title of Hero of Ukraine to Andrii Parubii. The Rada appealed to Zelenskyy Rada appealed to Zelenskyy to award Parubii title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) The Verkhovna Rada appealed to President Zelenskyy to award the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to former Verkhovna Rada speaker and ex-MP Andrii Parubii. 1 972 42 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Military Ombudsman. The Rada passed the law Rada adopted draft law on Military Ombudsman The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the second reading draft law No. 13266 on the Military Ombudsman. 1 520 8 Previously in trend: Military Ombudsman Institution

Broadcasting of Verkhovna Rada sessions resumed Verkhovna Rada resumes broadcasting its meetings on September 16: Stefanchuk signs resolution On September 9, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a resolution to resume broadcasting of plenary sessions of the parliament. 786 27 Previously in trend: Broadcast restoration

military man,afu,awol Liability for AWOL during martial law: Rada passes draft law in first reading In the first reading, the Verkhovna Rada passed bill No. 13260, which provides for tougher punishment for military personnel who leave their units without permission (AWOL) during martial law. 12 032 176 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

The Rada supported the resumption of broadcasting of sessions Rada supports resumption of broadcasts of sessions Parliament has approved a decision to resume broadcasting sessions of the Verkhovna Rada. 1 315 27 Previously in trend: Broadcast restoration

The murder of Andrii Parubii Andrii Parubii shot dead in Lviv: moment of killing. VIDEO A video of the moment of the murder of Andrii Parubii, the former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and current Member of Parliament of Ukraine of the VI-IX convocations, has been released. The footage shows the attacker watching the MP, then following him, opening fire and quickly leaving the scene. 29 419 176 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Покарання військових за непокору: комітет Ради підтримав законопроєкт Rada committee backs draft law toughening punishment for military disobedience The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement has supported a draft law proposing prison terms of 5 to 10 years for servicemen who disobey a commander’s order. 5 677 81 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

They offer to punish military personnel with imprisonment for disobeying orders "Servant" Ionushas proposes punishing military personnel with imprisonment for disobeying commander’s order The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to punish servicemen for disobeying a commander's order with 5 to 10 years in prison. 16 629 178 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Ruslan Stefanchuk There will be open debate on bill on travel abroad for men aged 18–22 – Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said he expects a broad discussion, with the military and civil society, on a draft law that would allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave Ukraine. 2 783 54 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Going abroad until the age of 24 What is being proposed in the Rada Rada proposes to allow men up to 24 years old to go abroad, - media The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that proposes to lift the travel ban for conscripts and persons liable for military service who are not subject to conscription in the current and next years due to their under 25 years of age. 9 012 141 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Prison for illegal border crossing What they offer Prison for illegal border crossing: Svyrydenko submits draft law to Rada Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has submitted draft law No. 13673 to the Verkhovna Rada, which proposes to increase the liability for illegal crossing of the state border during martial law. 14 224 230 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Access to the property register has been closed What the Rada has decided Rada closed access to property register after publications about top officials’ property acquired during war The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 11533 on restricting access to the Register of Real Property Rights. 13 420 83

Bezuhla on transferring people from other units to the infantry Bezuhla sues Verkhovna Rada Rules Committee over decision to remove her from sessions People`s Deputy Mariana Bezuhla announced that she will file a lawsuit against the Verkhovna Rada’s Rules Committee over its decision to remove her from a parliamentary session. 4 201 53 Previously in trend: Suspension of Bezuhla from VR sessions

hryvnia, budget, money, inflation Rada increases non-military state budget spending by 40 billion. Where will funds go? The Verkhovna Rada has adopted amendments to the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025" that provide for an increase in non-military spending totalling about UAH 40 billion. 30 0 Previously in trend: State budget

Rada wants to protect Zelenskyy’s friends from punishment for corruption Tomorrow Verkhovna Rada will vote to "protect president’s friends" from punishment for corruption - Shabunin On August 21, the Verkhovna Rada will consider a bill that would protect officials from punishment for corruption. 12 295 78 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in Ukraine

The company owned by MP Molotok’s mother sold materials for fortifications at a mark-up. Company of 90-year-old mother of MP Molotok sold materials for fortifications in Sumy region at mark-up, - media. VIDEO The company that was building the fortifications in Sumy region at inflated prices bought materials from companies associated with MP Ihor Molotok. One of these companies is registered in the name of his 90-year-old mother. 10 726 80 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region Fortifications in the Sumy region Embezzlement of funds for fortifications

New NABU and SAPO law: which MPs voted for Law restoring NABU and SAPO independence: how MPs voted in Rada. LIST On July 31, the Verkhovna Rada approved presidential bill No. 13533 restoring the independence of NABU and SAPO. The decision was supported by 331 MPs; however, some deputies did not vote. 7 251 35 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Defense budget increase approved by Rada for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Rada votes to increase funding for Ukraine’s Armed Forces The Verkhovna Rada approved bill No. 13573 amending the 2025 state budget, which provides for an increase in defense expenditures by UAH 412 billion. 1 071 1 Previously in trend: Defense expenditures

Independence of NABU and SAPO Rada supports draft law Rada supported bill on independence of NABU and SAPO. Stefanchuk signs it immediately The Verkhovna Rada has supported the presidential bill to restore the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 7 459 75 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Verkhovna Rada session Draft law on NABU and SAPO Rada is considering bill on independence of NABU and SAPO. LIVE BROADCAST The Verkhovna Rada is holding a meeting to consider a bill to restore the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 2 992 47 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Dmytro Kostyuk has left the Servant of the People party We were threatened that it would be like with Shabunin: "Servant of People" Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from faction Servant of the People MP Dmytro Kostiuk has announced his resignation from the faction. 21 926 60 Previously in trend: Kostiuk left the Servant of the People

A rally on the NABU and SAPO was held near the Rada. What is known Rally in support of adoption of bill on restoring independence of NABU began near Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO+PHOTOS A protest is taking place in the capital's Mariinsky Park, near the Verkhovna Rada, demanding the adoption of a bill that would restore independence to anti-corruption bodies. 2 727 12 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Rada Parliament sessions not broadcast live for security reasons, says Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada sessions are not broadcast live due to security reasons. 2 464 59 Previously in trend: Broadcast restoration

MPs fear restoring NABU and SAPO independence MPs seek guarantees that NABU, SAPO will not prosecute those who voted for Law No. 12414 – media On the eve of the vote to restore the independence of NABU and SAPO, some lawmakers are seeking assurances from the authorities that, afterward, the anti‑corruption bodies will not pursue those who supported Law No. 12414. 4 481 78 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Independence of NABU and SAPO: Verkhovna Rada committee unanimously supports Verkhovna Rada law enforcement committee unanimously backs bill restoring NABU and SAPO powers The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement backed the presidential draft law No. 13533 on restoring the powers of the NABU and SAPO at the first reading and as a whole. 5 052 35 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Independence of NABU and SAPO The VR Committee is holding a meeting VR Committee is holding meeting on draft laws on NABU and SAPO. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement is holding a meeting on draft laws to restore the powers of the NABU and the SAPO. 2 344 9 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

European Solidarity factio submitted a draft law on NABU and SAPO What is known European Solidarity faction submitted alternative bill on NABU and SAPO "European Solidarity has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada an alternative bill to the presidential one to restore the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 2 986 27 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

VR Committee Tomorrow, VR Committee will consider presidential and alternative draft laws on powers of NABU and SAPO. We are talking about first reading, - Yurchyshyn On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement should reconsider the decision on the dependence of the NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. 1 595 21 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Martial law extended until August 7. Zelenskyy signs laws Martial law and mobilization extended for 90 days starting August 7. Zelenskyy signs laws President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine. 2 103 10 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Mykhailova on bill 12414 Only honest admission of mistake is to resign, - servicewoman Mykhailova addressed deputies who voted for attack on NABU By voting for the draft law restricting the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, MPs created a crisis. It was not a mistake, but a slap in the face to society. 8 031 102 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence Protests against the NABU and SAPO law

Restoration of independence of NABU and SAPO Verkhovna Rada to convene on 31 July Rada to consider Zelenskyy’s bill on NABU and SAPO on 31 July, - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada will convene on 31 July 2025 to consider, among other things, the presidential bill on strengthening the powers of the anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO. 2 525 41 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Voting against the NABU Number of MPs say they made mistake by voting for law on NABU and SAPO A number of MPs said that their decision to vote for Bill 12414, which effectively eliminated the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, was a mistake. 14 738 117 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy submits draft law on independence of NABU and SAPO to Verkhovna Rada. DOCUMENT A draft law by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strengthen the powers of the anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO has been registered on the website of the Verkhovna Rada. 12 112 140 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Restoring independence of NABU and SAPO Draft law registered Draft law to abolish elimination of independence of NABU and SAPO registered in Rada The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 13531 "on the restoration of institutional independence of bodies conducting pre-trial investigation and procedural guidance in cases of corruption offences". 5 095 37 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

NABU and SAPO independence draft law registered in the Rada Draft law to restore independence of NABU and SAPO is being registered in Rada, - Yurchyshyn 48 parliamentarians initiated the registration of a draft law that would restore the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 3 378 36 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Hryshchuk Independence of NABU and SAPO must be restored. Verkhovna Rada session should be held as soon as possible – "Servant of People" Hryshchuk People’s Deputy from the "Servant of the People" faction Roman Hryshchuk has called for the restoration of independence to NABU and SAPO. 3 811 41 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: We heard what people are saying these days, I will propose bill to Rada as response. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that "will strengthen the rule of law system." 15 594 205 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

nabu, sapo No one will allow Ukraine’s European choice to be crossed out, - military Shuklinov Soldier Petro Shuklinov called on the Verkhovna Rada to repeal draft law No. 12414, which effectively eliminates the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 2 363 20 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

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