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The Verkhovna Rada has played a pivotal role in Ukraine's political landscape, with recent events highlighting its influence. President Zelenskyy addressed the supposed crisis, emphasizing government challenges rather than parliamentary collapse. The EU positively assessed Ukraine's legislative efforts towards European integration, particularly the 'industrial visa-free regime' law. Concerns about local government reform were alleviated as the Rada backed Bill No. 14412, crucial for securing €400 million from the EU. Despite 41 MPs under investigation, parliamentary activities continue. Prime Minister Svyrydenko and prominent officials focus on urgent reforms, heavily influenced by anti-corruption agendas and IMF agreements.

What is the role of the Verkhovna Rada in Ukraine's government?

The Verkhovna Rada is Ukraine's unicameral parliament, playing a central role in legislative processes, government oversight, and shaping domestic and foreign policies. Recent sessions have focused on European integration laws, local government reform, and military legislation, reinforcing Ukraine's governance framework amid international collaborations and anti-corruption initiatives.

How is the EU involved in Ukraine's legislative process?

The EU closely monitors Ukraine's legislative actions, with a particular interest in laws promoting European integration and alignment with EU standards. The Verkhovna Rada's recent adoption of important laws for EU integration underscores this partnership. Continued legislative progress is vital for accessing EU financial support and achieving broader international strategic goals.

Who are the key political figures influencing the Verkhovna Rada?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko are significant influencers in the Rada, advocating for reforms and navigating political challenges. Other notable figures like Petro Poroshenko, a leader of the opposition European Solidarity, also actively shape legislative debates. The dynamic between these leaders impacts Ukraine's legislative direction and political climate.

What challenges is the Verkhovna Rada currently facing?

The Verkhovna Rada is encountering obstacles including internal political discord, legislative delays, and maintaining EU and IMF financial commitments. Investigations involving at least 41 MPs add to operational pressures. However, recent reforms in local governance and military conduct laws demonstrate the Rada's resilience in addressing these challenges effectively.

What impact does the Verkhovna Rada have on Ukraine's international relations?

The Verkhovna Rada significantly affects Ukraine's international relations by passing laws that align with global partners' standards, especially the EU. Successful legislative efforts bolster Ukraine's image as a committed partner in European integration, essential for future cooperation and stability. The Rada's actions continue to uphold Ukraine's international commitments amid ongoing reforms.

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Rada approves writing off military property Parliament adopts draft law on simplified write-off of military property The Verkhovna Rada has passed draft law No. 12373 in the second reading, which simplifies the procedure for writing off military property. 1 640 5 Previously in trend: Writing off military property

Martial law and mobilisation will be extended for 90 days Zelenskyy proposes to extend martial law and mobilisation for 90 days President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilisation in Ukraine. 5 038 65 Previously in trend: Martial law

Law on demobilization If we start demobilization now, frontline will not be stabilized, it will "collapse" - "servant of people" Fediienko The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence will adhere to the position of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on demobilization, otherwise the "front will collapse." 4 225 61 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill

Bill on sending the Armed Forces abroad: Rada to consider amendments to laws during martial law Parliament passes law on cyber defense and critical infrastructure protection The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed a bill that strengthens the protection of information and cyber defense of critical state information resources and infrastructure. 1 249 5 Previously in trend: Strengthening cybersecurity

Verkhovna Rada to vote for law that will close information about real estate objects MPs want to close information on real estate that helps to record corruption - AntAC Tomorrow, the parliament will vote on draft law No. 11533, which proposes to restrict access to data on the exact location of real estate and cadastral numbers of land plots during martial law and for a year afterwards. 8 950 64 Previously in trend: Voting on law on closure of information on real estate objects

Dmytro Lubinets Human rights violations by TCR have become systemic and widespread – Lubinets says he is ready to propose solutions to problem to VR The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, said that human rights violations by employees of territorial centers for recruitment and social support have become widespread. 10 142 93 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

Filatov urges not to vote for draft law No. 4298 Draft law No. 4298 will restrict rights of local self-government, it should not be voted for - Filatov Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov has called for not voting for draft law No. 4298, as it restricts local self-government. 2 752 11 Previously in trend: Pressure on local government

They want riots to be allowed to be dispersed with firearms "Servants of People" want to allow riots to be dispersed with firearms and drones MPs of the "Servant of the People" party want to allow the use of firearms, tear gas and unmanned aerial vehicles against protesters. 45 284 411

Sybiha warned partners on 80th anniversary of Yalta Conference Rada summoned Sybiha to report on negotiations with US in Saudi Arabia The Verkhovna Rada, for the second time, supported the summons of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to report on the results of negotiations with the US delegation in Saudi Arabia. 2 255 23 Previously in trend: negotiations in Saudi Arabia on march 11

military, mobilisation, ticket Rada supports draft law on criminal liability of TCR and MMC employees for violations during mobilisation The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted draft law No. 12442 in the first reading, which provides for criminal liability for violations of the legislation on defence, mobilisation preparation and mobilisation committed by heads of territorial recruitment centres (TCR) and members of military medical commissions (MMC). 7 031 124 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

VR approves law on compensation for loss of property in TOT Rada again failed to summon Shmyhal to report on deal with US - Zheleznyak The Verkhovna Rada failed to summon Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to report on the details of the agreement with the United States on cooperation in the field of rare earth minerals. 2 369 25 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Rada adopted resolution on support of Zelensky by Parliament Rada adopted resolution on support of Zelenskyy on second attempt The Verkhovna Rada adopted the resolution "Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Support for Democracy in Ukraine in the Context of Russian Aggression". 9 246 73

Rada fails to adopt resolution on support for democracy in Ukraine Rada fails resolution on parliamentary support for Zelenskyy in presence of European commissioners The Verkhovna Rada did not support Resolution No 13039 on supporting democracy in Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. 46 477 441

Zelenskyy If US wants to see specific numbers in mineral resources agreement, then ratification by parliament is necessary, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that if the United States wants to see specific figures in the minerals agreement, then according to Ukrainian law, ratification by the Verkhovna Rada will be necessary. 3 941 78 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

European Solidarity has blocked rostrum of Verkhovna Rada "ES" has blocked rostrum of Verkhovna Rada: they demand end to dictatorship. VIDEO The "European Solidarity" faction has blocked the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada, demanding that Speaker Stefanchuk answer whether he voted for the imposition of sanctions against the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko. 7 682 51

VR establishes National Day of Prayer on February 24 Parliament has adopted resolution establishing National Day of Prayer on February 24. PHOTO The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has established February 24 as the National Day of Prayer, which will be celebrated annually on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. 3 014 58

MMC for the limitedly fit VR has extended deadline for ’limitedly fit’ persons to undergo MMC until June 5 Today, on February 12, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the period for undergoing MMC until June 5, 2025 for persons who previously had the status of limited fitness. 2 781 11

Forced evacuation of children Rada adopts draft law on forced evacuation of children from combat zone as basis Today, on February 11, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12353 on the mandatory evacuation of children from the combat zone. 578 4

Parliament supports purchase of two reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP Verkhovna Rada supports purchase of two Russian reactors for KhNPP Parliament supports purchase of two reactors for Khmelnytskyi NPP 16 378 208

Stefanchuk Delegation of 37 MPs went to US to establish contacts. At their own expense, - Stefanchuk Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk explained that the business trip of 37 MPs to the United States for a prayer breakfast was paid for at the MPs' own expense. 5 878 79

Verkhovna Rada plans to introduce vacations for military Rada plans to introduce mandatory vacations for military personnel The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is preparing to introduce a bill that guarantees mandatory leave for military personnel performing combat missions. 3 669 24

mmc Draft law on postponement of terms of passing MMC is not yet ready for consideration in Rada, - "servant of people" Fedienko The Verkhovna Rada will not consider the draft law on postponing the timing of passing the MMC in the near future, as it has not yet passed all instances in the parliament. 4 567 24

Journalists appeal to Verkhovna Rada on corruption scandals with weapons Journalists and activists ask MPs to help deal with corruption scandals with weapons Journalists, volunteers and public figures are appealing to the parliamentary committees on national security and defence and the anti-corruption committee to hold open committee meetings on the arms supply scandals that erupted at the end of last year. 3 161 18

Lowering the mobilization age: Fediienko says the Rada is not considering it "Servant of people" Fediienko: Rada is not considering any initiatives to lower mobilization age Currently, the Verkhovna Rada has no legislative initiatives to lower the mobilization age in Ukraine. 3 131 106 Previously in trend: mobilization

Rada does not restrict media with bill 11321, but strengthens their protection Bill No. 11321 does not restrict media, but rather strengthens protection of honest media - Yurchyshyn Bill No. 11321 does not restrict freedom of speech, but protects honest media. 7 275 95

Media will be punished for negative comments about officials Media will be punished for readers’ negative comments about officials if they are not removed within 3 days: draft law adopted The Verkhovna Rada passed draft law No. 11321, which clarified the penalties for online media for "not removing" negative comments about officials under news. 24 670 252

Oleksandr Korniienko on suspicions against People’s Deputies At least 50 People’s Deputies received suspicions - Korniienko assesses scale of corruption in Rada At least 50 People's Deputies from the current Rada have received suspicions from law enforcement agencies. 8 290 77

Bill 10242 is being submitted to the Rada again Rada is going to consider bill on liability for publishing data from registries again Bill No. 10242 on strengthening criminal liability for disclosure of information from registers is back on the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada. 4 057 13

Lozovoy’s amendments are again being tried to cancel not completely OP is again promoting bill on fake repeal of Lozovyi’s amendments - AntAC The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a new bill to repeal the Lozovyi amendments, which does not completely repeal these amendments. 3 920 7

Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk Tyshchenko’s house arrest term expired, so he came to Rada - Stefanchuk Since the term of house arrest of People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko has expired, he was able to attend a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada. 5 561 56

Verkhovna Rada supports law on recognition of volunteers’ competences Rada extends deadline for voluntary return to service after AWOL The Verkhovna Rada has decided to extend the deadline for voluntary return to service for military personnel who have left their units without permission until 1 March 2025. 3 659 8

Rada votes for law on basic general military training Rada passes draft law on basic military training: women can register voluntarily The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12076 on amendments to the Law "On Military Duty and Service" regarding medical records during the training of conscripts. 6 288 76

Tyshchenko appeared at the session of the Verkhovna Rada Tyshchenko arrives at Verkhovna Rada session. PHOTO  People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko, who is suspected of unlawful imprisonment, appeared at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada. 10 244 59

Draft law on sending AFU abroad: Rada to consider amendments to laws during martial law Verkhovna Rada to consider draft law on sending Armed Forces abroad during martial law The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that allows sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 7 269 29 Previously in trend: War

As a result of the drone attack on the center of Kyiv on January 1, the administrative buildings of the Verkhovna Rada were damaged As result of Russian attack on Kyiv on January 1, administrative buildings of VR damaged - Stefanchuk. PHOTOS During a Russian drone attack in central Kyiv on Wednesday, 1 January, an explosive wave damaged, among other things, the administrative buildings of the Ukrainian parliament, which house committees and departments of the Verkhovna Rada. 6 976 38

VR approves law on compensation for loss of property in TOT Rada is proposed to expand range of persons subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment Ukrainian MPs have initiated a draft law that would expand the list of persons who may be subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment. 3 343 19

Zelenskyy signs law on liquidation of MSEC Zelenskyy signs law on liquidation of MSEC from 1 January 2025 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law 4170-ІХ on the liquidation of the MSEC. 1 805 16

People’s Deputy Kunytskyi left Ukraine on a week-long business trip from the Rada ’Servant of People’ Kunytskyi left Ukraine for US on ’week-long business trip’ from Rada - media People's Deputy from the Servant of the People party Oleksandr Kunytskyi left Ukraine on September 23 on the basis of a parliamentary "week-long business trip" to the United States to "deepen Ukrainian-American interparliamentary cooperation." The fugitive has not returned since. 9 818 57

military ID card There are no bills to reduce mobilization age either in Rada or in relevant committee - Zavitnevych There have been no bills to reduce the mobilization age from 25 to 18 years in the Verkhovna Rada or in our specialized Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in particular. 1 167 7

Law Enforcement Committee of Verkhovna Rada supports decriminalisation of porn Law Enforcement Committee supports decriminalisation of pornography The Law Enforcement Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has supported Bill No. 12191 on the decriminalisation of pornography. 5 890 27

Rada supported liquidation of MSEC Rada adopts law on liquidation of MSECs from 1 January 2025 The Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 12178, which would eliminate the MSEC. 2 744 11

On December 19, another attempt will be made to expel Boiko from the Verkhovna Rada Committee Tomorrow, Rada will again consider resolution on Boiko’s expulsion from Human Rights Committee The Verkhovna Rada re-registered a resolution to vote out Deputy Yurii Boiko of office as a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights, De-occupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, National Minorities and Interethnic Relations. 2 640 48

Media are urged not to adopt Bill 10242 on liability for the media Media representatives call on Rada not to adopt bill on liability for publishing data from registries Media representatives and human rights NGOs are calling on the Verkhovna Rada not to adopt bill No. 10242, which provides for liability for journalists, in the current version. 1 264 9

Verkhovna Rada has created unified register of military personnel Verkhovna Rada adopts law on creation of unified state register of military personnel The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12066, which provides for the creation of a Unified State Register of Military Personnel. 5 822 27 Previously in trend: War

Boiko failed to be expelled from Verkhovna Rada Committee Rada fails to recall Boiko from position of member of the Human Rights Committee The Verkhovna Rada failed to recall Yurii Boiko from the position of a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights, De-occupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, National Minorities and Interethnic Relations. 7 195 85

VR, parliament, Rada, Verkhovna Law Enforcement Committee of Verkhovna Rada left provisions against journalists in draft law on registers - Zheleznyak The Law Enforcement Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has supported the submission of the draft law on registers No. 10242, which provides for liability for journalists, for the second reading. 2 952 7

Multiple citizenship: Parliament adopts draft law as basis Verkhovna Rada supported draft law on multiple citizenship as basis The Verkhovna Rada supported as a basis the draft law No. 11469 on the introduction of multiple citizenship in Ukraine. 6 222 31

Trial by jury: Rada supported in first reading Verkhovna Rada supported in first reading draft laws on establishment of jury trial in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis two bills on the establishment of a jury trial in Ukraine. 2 251 12

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