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The tag "deputy" highlights varied issues in Ukraine's political landscape. Recently, MP Kryvosheiev from the Servant of the People refused to attend a meeting with President Zelenskyy over a phone surrender request, sparking discussions on privacy and protocol among deputies. Meanwhile, other deputies have been entangled in serious allegations; one bribery case involved a deputy in the Vinnytsia region who allegedly bought a girl with disability to avoid mobilization. Corruption remains a pressing concern. The Anti-Corruption Action Center has targeted MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers, highlighting the ongoing battle for transparency. Public sentiment grows uneasy, with 69% opposing easier access for MPs to state secrets, emphasizing the demand for stringent vetting. These incidents underscore the complex challenges deputies face amidst governance and ethical dilemmas in Ukraine.

What caused MP Kryvosheiev to refuse meeting with President Zelenskyy?

MP Kryvosheiev refused to attend the meeting due to a demand to surrender his mobile phone, raising concerns about personal privacy breaches. Such incidents stir debates on the balance between security protocols and personal rights for deputies attending high-level meetings.

What are the recent corruption allegations against Ukrainian deputies?

Recent allegations include a deputy in the Vinnytsia region involved in a scheme to avoid mobilization via fraudulent means. This highlights ongoing issues of ethical misconduct and the need for reinforced anti-corruption measures within the political system.

Why is there public opposition to deputies' access to state secrets?

Public opposition stems from concerns over misuse of classified information and a lack of trust in deputies' integrity. Stringent vetting processes are demanded to ensure that only qualified and trustworthy officials access sensitive information, highlighting citizens' desire for accountable governance.

What efforts are being made to combat corruption among Ukrainian deputies?

Efforts include publishing lists of MPs involved in concealing assets and property, as evidenced by the Anti-Corruption Action Center's recent actions. These steps aim to increase transparency and hold deputies accountable, though challenges remain in securing long-term efficacy in anti-corruption initiatives.

How does public sentiment reflect on the current political controversies involving deputies?

Public sentiment is increasingly critical, with surveys indicating a lack of confidence in deputies' ethical standards, especially regarding access to state secrets. There's a clear demand for reforms and accountability, emphasizing citizens' desire for a transparent and trustworthy political system.

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Opposition Wants to Deprive Deputies of a Number of Benefits Opposition Wants to Deprive Deputies of a Number of Benefits The opposition proposes to eliminate free provision of deputies with holiday vouchers and compensation for housing. 5 595 53 Ukrainian Politics

володимир,гевко "Servant of people" Hevko got into an accident with a deceased On Sunday, March 19, an accident involving Volodymyr Hevko, a member of the "Servant of People" party, resulted in a death. 20 522 53 Ukrainian Politics

артем сытник набу NABU investigates MP Onyshchenko's statements of parliamentary graft, - Sytnyk The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has launched pre-trial investigation into alleged graft of Ukrainian parliament members for voting of SBU and PGO heads' dismissal and appointment of new prosecutor general. The allegations were earlier voiced by MP Oleksandr Onyshchenko, who has been put on the wanted list in suspicion of committing economic crimes. 9 638 52 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

Rebellion in Party of Regions: Independents Refuse to Give Up Their Voting Cards Rebellion in Party of Regions: Independents Refuse to Give Up Their Voting Cards People's Deputy (Party of Regions) Viktor Bondar said that plurality district candidates who ran as independent candidates and joined the faction of the Party of Regions are not giving up voting cards. 14 730 51 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case Button Pushers

SACPO starts investigating alleged taking of bribes by MPs from Servant Of People SACPO starts investigating alleged taking of bribes by MPs from Servant Of People The Specialized Anticorruption Prosecutor's Office (SACPO) has opened a criminal case upon alleged taking of bribes by members of the Ukrainian Parliament of the Servant of the People party faction. 8 367 51 Previously in trend: Grafters Servant of the People corruption scandal

MP Ihor Kryvosheiev MP Kryvosheiev from Servant of People refused to join Zelenskyy meeting after being told to hand over his phone MP Ihor Kryvosheiev from the Servant of the People party refused to attend a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after being asked to surrender his mobile phone. 9 389 50

Conversation between the head of the Chernivtsi RMA and deputies of the Servant of the People party Chernivtsi RMA head Zaparaniuk establishes "cooperation" with regional council deputies: "If you don’t vote the way I say, I won’t get you off hook with TCR... Not obeying? I’ll take away your military exemption. AUDIO An audio recording has been published online showing Ruslan Zaparaniuk, head of the Chernivtsi regional military administration, allegedly establishing "cooperation" with members of the regional council from the "Servant of the People" party. 11 003 50 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Mobilisation in Ukraine

Депутатка від БЮТ Орлова викрита на п’яному водінні авто у Києві People’s Deputy from Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc Orlova is caught drunk driving in Kyiv Anastasiia Orlova, People`s Deputy of the Obukhiv District Council from Yulia Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna party, was driving her Mercedes in the center of Kyiv almost at midnight in a state of intoxication. 12 943 50

горват Current People’s Deputy Horvat was informed of suspicion of taking over state lands. Damages - more than UAH 123 million, - SAPO On 24 October 2023, on behalf of the head of the SAPO, the prosecutor, with the participation of NABU detectives, served a notice of suspicion to the MP of Ukraine of seizing land plots of more than 320 hectares, which caused the state losses of more than UAH 123 million. 9 357 50 Incidents

The Party of Regions: Chechetov Will Be Out of Work in New Parliament The Party of Regions: Chechetov Will Be Out of Work in New Parliament The Verkhovna Rada of new convocation will hold registration and voting in such a manner that deputies cannot vote for each other. 9 319 49 Ukrainian Politics

Removal of Novynskyi's parliamentary immunity to be considered Dec. 8, - Speaker Parubii The Verkhovna Rada will consider the motion of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) on stripping Opposition Bloc MP Vadym Novynskyi of parliamentary immunity in the first place on Thursday. 4 737 49 Previously in trend: Removal of Novynskyi's immunity

вр More than 6 million hryvnia deducted from MPs salaries for absenteeism, - Rada Speaker Parubii Between June 2016 and June 2017, 6,220,450 hryvnia ($239,248) was held back from MPs salaries for absence at their workplace. The funds have been returned to the state budget. 8 511 48 Ukrainian Politics

Several MPs can acquire status of suspects, relevant motions planned to be filed, - Lutsenko Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko intends to submit motions to the Verkhovna Rada on stripping several lawmakers of parliamentary immunity. 8 228 47 Previously in trend: Revoking immunity

Police Searched the Opposition Member’s Receiving Office in Chernovtsy Oblast Police Searched the Opposition Member’s Receiving Office in Chernovtsy Oblast Verkhovnaya Rada deputy and first vice chairman of BYUT fraction Sergey Sobolev claims that police organized a search in his public receiving office in Novoselitse (Chernovtsy oblast) after he told the public about sale of customs posts in the oblast. 10 221 45 Ukrainian Politics

"I have no 'detention list'," Prosecutor General Lutsenko says Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko will measure his achievements on the post not by number of persons detained, but by amounts of funds returned to the budget. 3 858 44 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

EU parliament strips Marine Le Pen of immunity over tweets French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen was deprived of her EU parliamentary immunity lifted on Thursday for tweeting pictures of Islamic State violence. 11 019 44 Incidents

Investigation into Sobolevsky Servant of People Sobolevskyi declares millions of unknown origin and fails to declare premium car for years – media. PHOTO Yurii Sobolevskyi, First Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Council and a regional council member from Servant of the People, declared a sudden increase of more than 3.5 million hryvnias in one year — funds of unexplained origin, mostly in foreign cash. Meanwhile, his family showcases a lavish lifestyle on social media, including numerous trips abroad and the use of a premium-class car registered to his retired father-in-law. 9 337 44 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials Declaration of false information

"They catch bottom feeder while big fish rubs its hands," – MP Bereziuk on Kaskiv’s detention Samopomich faction Head Oleh Bereziuk believes the society is sick of the show-off detentions it has been observing over the last year. 10 369 44 Incidents

Holos Ukrainy Parliamentary newspaper publishes list of 423 elected MPs Holos Ukrainy Parliamentary newspaper publishes list of 423 elected MPs The Holos Ukrainy parliamentary newspaper has published the list of 423 members of the Ukrainian Parliament elected in the snap parliamentary election on July 21. 9 417 44 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019

парубий “I hope Parliament will consider this issue in first plenary day”, - Parubii on stripping MP Onyshchenko of immunity The Verkhovna Rada might consider stripping MP Onyshchenko of immunity and bringing him to criminal liability in the nearest plenary day. 8 287 43 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

Firsov to dispute deprivation of mandate at Supreme Administrative Court The recently unseated MP Yehor Firsov will submit a claim to the Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine. 4 507 43 Ukrainian Politics

рада Yesterday, Rada worked for 30 minutes, there were no votes due to empty hall, - People’s Deputy Rudyk On October 14, the Verkhovna Rada worked for only 30 minutes, and voting on important issues for the country at war did not take place due to the absence of people's deputies at work. 4 510 42 Previously in trend: War

левочкина Lyovochkina refused the mandate of People’s Deputy People’s deputy from the banned pro-Russian party OPZZH, Yuliya Lyovochkina, on her application, prematurely submitted her mandate as a deputy of the Verkhovna Rada. 10 488 41 Ukrainian Politics

бігус Several people’s deputies have renewed their car fleets since 2022: they explain it by beekeeping and their spouses’ businesses Analyzing people’s deputies’ declarations for 2022, journalists found a significant upgrade in the deputies’ car fleets. The cars are most often registered to wives, assistants, or friends. 10 224 41 Ukrainian Politics

дмитрук,куницький Criminal cases have been opened against "Servants of People" Kunytskyi and Dmytruk for hooliganism and causing bodily harm. The Prosecutor General registered criminal proceedings against People’s Deputies Artem Dmytruk and Oleksandr Kunytskyi in connection with a fight in Kyiv on October 5. 10 430 41 Ukrainian Politics

віталій,данілов People’s Deputy Vitalii Danilov from "Batkivshchyna (Fatherland-ed.)" wrote statement on resignation of mandate, - deputies People’s Deputy Vitalii Danilov from "Batkivshchyna (Fatherland-ed.)" political party wrote a statement about the early resignation. 8 448 40 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський I can’t dissolve Verkhovna Rada because of MPs’ behaviour, elections can’t be held during war - Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said he could not dissolve the Verkhovna Rada because of the MPs’ disagreement, as elections cannot be held during the war. 3 031 39 Ukrainian Politics

German deputies visited occupied Crimea in April - Bild. PHOTO German deputies visited occupied Crimea in April - Bild. PHOTO Three deputies from the far-right Alternative for Germany party visited Russian-occupied Crimea in April, using their diplomatic passports 5 285 38 World

Anatolii Hunko People’s Deputy Hunko sentenced to 7 years in prison for taking $85,000 bribe People`s Deputy Anatolii Hunko was sentenced to 7 years in prison for receiving $85,000 in bribes to ensure that a private enterprise was granted a lease of state land from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. 8 837 38 Previously in trend: MP Hunko’s sentence

Yaroslav Rushchyshyn MP from "Voice" Rushchyshyn dies in road accident On 24 July, MP of the Voice party Yaroslav Rushchyshyn died in a car accident. 14 491 37

фирсов "I reported to NABU and PGO regarding Kononenko and several other Poroshenko Bloc members, but to no avail," - MP Firsov Verkhovna Rada Deputy Yehor Firsov, who quit Poroshenko Bloc faction on Feb. 8, said that he had filed several petitions with the Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) against several members of the Poroshenko Bloc, including Kononenko. 16 631 37 Ukrainian Politics

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. 7 547 35 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

List of MPs who opposed the dismantling of NABU and SAPO Only 21 MPs actively protested against dismantling of NABU and SAPO – activist Reshitko. LIST Only 21 MPs actively expressed protest — voting against the dismantling of NABU and SAPO or blocking the rostrum. 7 852 35 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

вр дептутат Question hour, blockade of presidium and Opposition Bloc's delayed split, - last day of Verkhovna Rada's fifth session. PHOTOS Lawmakers gathered on Friday to hear ministers while Radicals tried to block the presidium and the Opposition Bloc faction postponed its split. 27 915 34 Previously in trend: New Rada

Parliamentary immunity leads to neglecting laws and should be abolished, - Speaker Hroisman Representatives of various political forces are keen on abusing the promise of cancelling parliamentary immunity prior to elections, but afterwards the issue is again placed on a shelf. 4 905 33 Ukrainian Politics

Deputies Not Re-elected are Packing their Stuff – Books, Souvenirs, Bills, and Every Last Paper-Clip. Deputies Not Re-elected are Packing their Stuff – Books, Souvenirs, Bills, and Every Last Paper-Clip. Deputies who were not re-elected for the next convocation of the Verkhovna Rada are packing things in their offices. 9 112 32 Ukrainian Politics

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Central Election Commission described Zelenskyy’s idea of mobilising MPs as wild populism: Who will mobilise Zelenskyy himself to the front?. VIDEO The Centre for Political Studies (CPS) believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement regarding the possible mobilisation of MPs is a populist move. 6 268 62

Explosion in Nikopol: police say local council member Rybakov injured. VIDEO Explosion in Nikopol: police say local council member Rybakov injured. VIDEO A person received shrapnel wound in powerful blast that rocked a garage in Nikopol (the Dnipropetrovsk region) on Jan. 31. 13 088 31 Incidents

Embezzlement in the procurement of clothing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Fraud for $10 million in procurement of uniforms for AFU: Former Defense Ministry advisor and People’s Deputy suspected. VIDEO&PHOTOS A scheme to embezzle more than $10 million for the purchase of military uniforms for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed. A former advisor to the Ministry of Defence, a former People`s Deputy and his son are suspected of the fraud. 8 526 30

депутат,вр,рада,верховна More than 50 MPs are suspects in criminal cases - CHESNO. INFOGRAPHICS At least 54 deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation have been suspected of criminal offences. 25 of them are suspected of corruption. 4 097 30 Ukrainian Politics

5 MPs Might Be Put On List Of Oligarchs – Korniyenko 5 MPs Might Be Put On List Of Oligarchs – Korniyenko Chairperson of the Servant of the People party / First Deputy Chairperson of the parliamentary faction, Oleksandr Korniyenko, says that up to five members of the Ukrainian Parliament might be put on the list of oligarchs after adoption of the oligarch bill. 4 685 30 Ukrainian Politics

MP Berezkin has his driver’s license suspended over drunk driving MP Berezkin has his driver’s license suspended over drunk driving The Leninskyi district court of Kropyvnytskyi has suspended the driver’s license of a member of the Verkhovna Rada, Stanyslav Berezkin (Volia Narodu faction) for one year and fined him 10,200 hryvnia for driving under the influence. 5 247 30 Previously in trend: Drunk driving

Servant of the People Mokan Servant of People MP Mokan refuses to attend faction meeting with Zelenskyy. VIDEO Vasyl Mokan, a member of parliament from the Servant of the People faction, publicly refused to attend a meeting between MPs and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 12 318 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Klymenko Since start of full-scale war, "envelope salaries" for MPs have increased from $1-2 thousand to $5 thousand, - Klymenko After the start of full-scale war, payments "in envelopes" to MPs increased to $5,000 per month. 2 024 29 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies Corruption involving MPs

сбу People’s Deputy Dubinskyi was served suspicion notice of organizing scheme for draft dodgers to leave abroad, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation have collected evidence against the current People’s Deputy, who is suspected of organizing a scheme for the illegal departure of men abroad. Today, he was notified of the suspicion under Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal transportation of persons across the state border). 7 517 28 Ukrainian Politics

Poltava regional council deputy ordered murder of businessman He ordered murder to appropriate business: SSU detains Poltava regional council deputy. PHOTOS A deputy of the Poltava regional council was detained for ordering the murder of the owner of a local agricultural company to further appropriate his business. 6 707 28

Олег Мейдич MP Meidych could go on holiday to Italy under guise of business trips - "Slidstvo.Info" In the spring and summer of 2023, Oleh Meidych, a member of the "Batkivshchyna" party and first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, received permission from the Verkhovna Rada to go on a business trip, and he apparently went on holiday to Italy. 12 775 26

Rada is Prepared to Start Work Rada is Prepared to Start Work Deputies are preparing to the parliamentary session. 9 603 26 Previously in trend: New Rada