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The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, plays a pivotal role in the nation's legislative process and political landscape. Recent developments include calls for stricter traffic violation penalties led by parents of road accident victims, emphasizing the urgency for safety reforms. President Zelenskyy's nominations remain pending, affecting critical ministerial appointments. Discussions are ongoing regarding Ukraine’s defense strategy with high-level meetings among government and defense officials, showcasing the Rada's commitment to national security. Political dynamics are further highlighted by shifts in party influence, such as Zelenskyy’s initiatives and the opposition's response. The Rada is also preparing to ratify significant economic agreements, like the €90 billion EU loan, crucial for Ukraine's financial stability. Follow the Verkhovna Rada for comprehensive legislative actions and their implications on Ukraine’s future.
What recent legislative actions has the Verkhovna Rada taken?
Recently, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the Free Trade Agreement with Turkey, extended martial law until October 31, 2026, and discussed crucial nominations from President Zelenskyy's office. Their legislative focus spans economic, security, and diplomatic topics, underlining their role in shaping Ukraine's strategic direction.
How is the Verkhovna Rada addressing defense and security issues?
The Verkhovna Rada has engaged in meetings with defense officials, pledging to strengthen Ukraine's defense infrastructure. This includes readiness to convene sessions for defense minister appointments upon presidential nomination, demonstrating their proactive approach to national security.
How does the Verkhovna Rada impact Ukraine's international relations?
The Rada's decisions, like ratifying the trade agreement with Turkey and negotiating a significant loan with the EU, are pivotal in advancing Ukraine's international economic and political ties, reinforcing its stance on global platforms and economic stability amidst regional challenges.
What are the political dynamics within the Verkhovna Rada?
Political shifts are evident in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, with electoral preferences favoring blocs like Zaluzhnyi’s. Internal party changes, such as resignations from the "Servant of the People," indicate evolving political alliances impacting legislative priorities and parliamentary decision-making.
What are the challenges facing the Verkhovna Rada in implementing new laws?
The Verkhovna Rada faces challenges like political opposition and a complex legislative process, as seen in the failed votes on certain bills. These challenges highlight the need for consensus and strategic negotiation to achieve legislative goals and address national concerns effectively.
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Khmara has been appointed Minister of Defence of Ukraine. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has approved the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence. 6 520 70 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in government
Rada appoints Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs. 1 252 5 Previously in trend: Personnel changes in government
Rada appoints Koretskyi’s new government lineup. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has approved the new lineup of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 9 227 31 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
Fedorov to MPs: Where’s your backbone to say what the real problem is?. VIDEO Mykhailo Fedorov stated that, following his resignation, he had decided to speak openly about the country’s problems and called on the public and members of parliament not to be afraid to publicly raise difficult issues that require change. 11 548 59 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Rada has appointed Koretskyi as Ukraine’s new Prime Minister. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Serhiy Koretskyi as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine. 3 471 27 Previously in trend: New Cabinet
"Servant of People" member Poturaev has decided to resign from his parliamentary seat ahead of schedule. VIDEO Mykyta Poturaev, a member of parliament from the "Servant of the People" party, announced that he is resigning from his parliamentary seat. 5 949 39 Previously in trend: MPs resign their mandates
Political crisis in Rada continues; absolutely everything has failed this week, – Zhelezniak. VIDEO The political crisis in the Verkhovna Rada continues. During this plenary week, the Rada once again failed to pass a number of important votes. 5 553 36 Previously in trend: vote fails in Rada
"Feking, checking, ebaking": Poroshenko comments on his emotional speech in Rada on military levy. VIDEO Ukraine’s fifth president and leader of European Solidarity, Petro Poroshenko, commented on his emotional speech in the Verkhovna Rada on April 7 before the vote on the bill concerning the extension of the military levy. 11 687 47
Svyrydenko and Zelenskyy are blocking our path to EU – Martyna Bohuslavets // Uncensored. VIDEO Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva and Martyna Bohuslavets, head of the anti-corruption centre Mezhа, analyze on Uncensored why the Verkhovna Rada is voting increasingly poorly on key decisions, who is really responsible for the political breakdown at the centre of power, and how this crisis is... 6 155 32 Previously in trend: Reforms in Ukraine vote fails in Rada
Country is on brink of financial disaster, - "Servant of People" Hetmantsev. VIDEO Danylo Hetmantsev, Chair of the Finance Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, stated during his speech that in 2025 Ukraine failed to meet 14 indicators of the Ukraine Facility programme and, as a result, did not receive €3.9 billion – part of these funds has already been lost. 11 245 86
Uncensored project: Did Zelenskyy save Petrov from mobilization and overrule General Staff?. VIDEO In this episode, we talk about another highly telling case of double standards during wartime. Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva breaks down how Bankova’s favorite media figures, who have spent years lecturing others about mobilization, end up in very comfortable circumstances themselves — with... 6 311 18 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addresses VR: "NATO has always stood by Ukraine. It did so before the full-scale invasion, and it still does today". VIDEO NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke in the Verkhovna Rada. 6 601 57 Previously in trend: Rutte to visit Ukraine
Meeting of Rada’s Temporary Investigation Commission on corruption in state-owned energy companies. Live updates The Verkhovna Rada is holding a meeting of the Temporary Investigation Commission on corruption in state-owned energy companies. 2 829 11 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
Clash took place in Rada between Bezuhla and Taruta: MP blocked rostrum. VIDEO At the beginning of the session, a clash took place in the Verkhovna Rada between MPs Mariana Bezuhla and Serhii Taruta. 11 866 72 Previously in trend: Rada Fights
I expect Verkhovna Rada to present its vision for holding elections under martial law – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Ukrainians on the 1,386th day of the war with Russia. 9 953 190 Previously in trend: Elections during war
Second meeting of Verkhovna Rada Temporary Investigative Commission on "Mindichgate" held. VIDEO In the Verkhovna Rada, the second meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) on Economic Security has been held, at which the "Mindichgate" case is being discussed. 4 540 21 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
"Looters in power have been engaged in systemic corruption," says Servant of People Hetmantsev. VIDEO Ukraine is currently in a deep political crisis triggered by corruption scandals and corrupt officials in positions of power. 16 907 119 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
"Mindichgate": Verkhovna Rada committee holds meeting on interim findings of Operation Midas. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption Policy is holding a meeting attended by representatives of NABU, SAPO, NACP, ARMA and the SSU. 3 250 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 12 553 114
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. 29 742 176 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii
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. 10 946 80 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications in the Sumy region Fortifications in the Sumy region Embezzlement of funds for fortifications
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. 3 227 47 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO
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. 3 060 12 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law
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. 2 592 9 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO
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." 16 077 205 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Parliamentary rostrum is being blocked in Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO MPs are blocking the rostrum in the Verkhovna Rada. 10 774 46
All influence over parliament now lies with President’s Office. Ukraine has become presidential republic – media. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada currently holds no real influence, as all power has been concentrated in the hands of the President’s Office. 7 910 79
"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. 7 764 51
When there is no air raid alert, everyone should work, from Verkhovna Rada to production facilities, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ukrainians at the end of the 1003rd day of the war with Russia. 4 689 46 Previously in trend: War
Zelenskyy on ban of UOC-MP: This is our spiritual independence. I am waiting for documents from Verkhovna Rada. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the draft laws on spiritual independence and support for soldiers conducting operations in the Russian border area. 3 627 51
Poroshenko: PIC on fortifications has not started its work in 2.5 months - we demand to dismiss head and change status of commission. VIDEO The head of the Servant of the People parliamentary commission on fortifications and the purchase of UAVs should be dismissed, and the status of the PIC changed to investigative. It is urgent to unblock the work of the PIC, as 38 billion hryvnias have already been financed from the budget, and... 4 859 75
People’s deputies knew what they were voting for when they adopted draft law on paying off corrupt officials from prison - Ustinova. VIDEO People's deputies were aware of the significance of the provision of the draft law on amnesty for corrupt officials, which would allow corrupt officials to pay off from prison. This was clearly explained to them from the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada before the vote. 13 271 61
Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech to form request to SSU to spy on Bihus.Info journalists - Yurchyshyn. VIDEO The Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech will formulate a request to the Security Service of Ukraine on the fact of surveillance of Bihus.Info journalists. 4 641 54
Ukraine’s victory is only way to restore security in Europe – Speaker of Latvian Parliament Mierina addressed Rada. VIDEO&PHOTOS Latvia is and will remain with Ukraine until Russian aggression is eradicated from the entire territory of Ukraine. 1 429 5
Resolution on Bezuhla’s dismissal was failed to be submitted to Verkhovna Rada’s consideration, People’s Deputies blocked rostrum and Stefanchuk closed meeting. VIDEO The parliamentary session failed to consider the dismissal of Mariana Bezuhla from the post of deputy head of the Committee on National Security and Defense. 27 745 199
Azarov Believes in Compromise with Opposition to Avoid the Dissolution of Parliament. VIDEO Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said that he sees an opportunity to reach a compromise with the opposition. 2 104 28 Previously in trend: New Rada
Vlasenko: They are Preparing Three Criminal Cases Against Me. VIDEO Serhii Vlasenko says that the PGO in an accelerated pace is forging three new criminal cases against him. 6 818 80
Parliament will not Commence Work While There is Blatant Attack on Freedom, Turchynov. VIDEO Head of the political council of the United Opposition Oleksandr Turchynov told reporters that the opposition will probably remain in the Parliament for the night. 4 221 82
We Will Unlock Rada by Force, Rybak Says Party of Regions is Ready to Fight. VIDEO Parliament Speaker Volodymyr Rybak says that Regions will wait another day or two and then will unlock the parliamentary rostrum using force. 12 235 241 Previously in trend: Rada Fights
Deputies Cannot Be Given up for Recycle as Rybak Does it, Yatsenyuk. VIDEO Opposition promises to go to the European Court to protect Vlasenko. 4 041 39
Opposition Blocks Rada Again. PHOTO + VIDEO This morning Opposition MPs blocked the rostrum and presidium of the Verkhovna Rada. 31 615 324
Rada Unlocked: New Mechanism for Monitoring Button Pushers Introduced. VIDEO After a three-week blocking of the Verkhovna Rada, the opposition forced the majority to pass a law that allows members to block the cards of absent deputies to avoid voting by cards of others. 21 049 213
This is the Last Drop! - The Opposition Has New Demands. VIDEO Leader of the opposition in the Parliament announced new demands to the pro-government majority which are required to unblock the parliament. 18 102 167 Previously in trend: Button Pushers
Given the History of Regions Deputies, Fooling Sensor Buttons is not the Only Skill, Pashynskyy. VIDEO Batkivshchyna MP Serhii Pashynskyy has no doubt that the Party of Regions, in the case of introduction of Rada-3 system will try to trick it. 3 569 39 Previously in trend: Button Pushers New Rada
We Are Pulling Up Batkivschyna Supporters to Kyiv City Council, Turchynov. VIDEO One of the opposition leaders told how things will develop in the city hall of the capital. 4 778 84 Previously in trend: New Rada
Tedeyev Admitted That He Spend Deputy's Funds on Family and Clarified Which Family. VIDEO Party of Regions deputy Elbrus Tedeyev admitted that he spends the money allocated to each MP for conducting their parliamentary responsibilities on his family. 8 339 32
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Yatsenyuk on Rada Blocking - You Should Sleep at Home With Your Wife. VIDEO Batkivschyna leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk believes that the night shift in the parliament is not very effective. 4 872 42
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