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Ruslan Stefanchuk

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Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Speaker of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, continues to drive significant legislative initiatives to bolster Ukraine's defense and international ties. Recently, Stefanchuk confirmed that Ukraine is gearing up for a major defense pact with the United States, involving the purchase of Ukrainian drones. On the domestic front, the Rada is set to deliberate on strengthening the remit of anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO. Amid the ongoing conflict, Stefanchuk emphasizes security, leading to the suspension of live parliamentary session broadcasts. As Ukraine navigates complex geopolitical landscapes, Stefanchuk's communications with US leaders underscore the importance of fortifying alliances. His invitation to US Congress Speaker Johnson underscores a diplomatic push to enhance Ukraine's global standing.

What recent international deals has Ruslan Stefanchuk announced?

Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a significant defense deal with the United States, wherein Ukraine will sell drones to the US, showcasing a deepening military and strategic partnership between the two nations.

Why are Verkhovna Rada sessions not broadcast live?

Stefanchuk has highlighted security concerns as the primary reason for halting live broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada sessions. This measure aims to safeguard sensitive legislative discussions amid ongoing security threats.

What legislative changes are being considered by the Verkhovna Rada regarding anti-corruption?

The Verkhovna Rada, under Stefanchuk's guidance, is set to consider President Zelenskyy's bill aimed at enhancing the authority of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) to strengthen Ukraine's anti-corruption framework.

How is Ruslan Stefanchuk involved in Ukraine's international outreach?

Ruslan Stefanchuk actively engages with global leaders, recently conversing with US Congress Speaker Mike Johnson. Such interactions are part of Ukraine's strategy to foster international alliances and secure continued support amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

What stance does Stefanchuk take on elections during martial law?

Ruslan Stefanchuk has clearly stated that holding elections during martial law is impractical. He emphasizes focusing on national security and stabilization efforts before considering resuming electoral processes.

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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. 2 750 54 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

List of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers Bezuhla, Arakhamiia and others: Anti-Corruption Action Center publishes list of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers The Anti-Corruption Action Center has published a list of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers in order to conceal their corrupt assets. 12 675 61 Previously in trend: Voting on law on closure of information on real estate objects

Rada Parliament sessions not broadcast live for security reasons, says Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada sessions are not broadcast live due to security reasons. 2 422 59 Previously in trend: Broadcast restoration

Ukraine and the US are preparing a deal, Stefanchuk provides details US and Ukraine preparing mega deal. US will buy Ukrainian drones, - Stefanchuk. VIDEO Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said that Ukraine is preparing a large-scale defence deal with the United States. 4 147 63 Previously in trend: Drone industry

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. 2 494 41 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Stefanchuk spoke with Mike Johnson Stefanchuk spoke with U.S. Congress Speaker Johnson and invited him to Kyiv Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk held a phone conversation with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson and invited him to Ukraine. 1 658 44 Previously in trend: Talk between Stefanchuk and Mike Johnson

Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk Stefanchuk has already signed draft law No 12414, which eliminates independence of NABU and SAPO Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk promptly signed the draft law No. 12414, which eliminates the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, adopted by the Rada today. 2 609 40

Ukrainian Parliament prepares an appeal to the US Congress Verkhovna Rada is preparing appeal to US Congress on assistance to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia, - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada is preparing an appeal to the US Congress to strengthen sanctions against Russia and continue military and financial support for Ukraine. 1 386 20 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia US aid to Ukraine

Shmyhal announces Ukraine’s plan to join the OECD next year Verkhovna Rada to consider Shmyhal’s resignation tomorrow - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada has received a letter of resignation from Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. 712 7 Previously in trend: New Cabinet

Ruslan Kravchenko Zelenskyy submitted proposal to Verkhovna Rada to appoint Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine received a submission from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on giving consent to the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko to the post of Prosecutor General. 12 805 83 Previously in trend: Appointment of Kravchenko as Prosecutor General

Verkhovna Rada Speaker Stefanchuk Supermarkets are full during wartime — this is thanks to Verkhovna Rada, President, and government, says Stefanchuk. VIDEO The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, believes that the work of the chamber has helped to stabilise the financial and economic situation in Ukraine. 5 257 105

Will the mobilization age be reduced? Stefanchuk answered Rada will not consider lowering mobilization age – Stefanchuk The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk assured that the parliament would not consider lowering the mobilization age. 3 058 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

Stefanchuk Voting in elections via Diia is unrealistic – Stefanchuk The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk believes that it is currently unrealistic to organize the electoral process through the Diia app. 1 953 61 Previously in trend: Electronic voting in elections

Ruslan, Stefanchuk Martial law and mobilization will be extended, war is not over — Stefanchuk Martial law and the mobilization in Ukraine will be extended. 18 905 200 Previously in trend: Extension of martial law and mobilization

Representatives of European parliaments arrived in Kyiv Parliamentary representatives from all over Europe arrived in Kyiv. VIDEO Parliamentary representatives from all over Europe came to Kyiv on a visit. 8 661 46

Stefanchuk commented on the elections during the war Stefanchuk on elections during war: "Ukraine needs bullets, not ballots" Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized that elections in Ukraine are possible only after the end of martial law. 4 059 98

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. 5 779 79

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. 5 441 56

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. 6 883 38

Голова Верховної Ради Руслан Стефанчук To implement "Victory Plan", legislative changes are envisaged, - Stefanchuk To effectively implement the Victory Plan, legislative changes are envisaged. There will be a number of legislative initiatives for each of the points of the document. 5 866 45

Стефанчук прокоментував залучення військ КНДР до війни проти України Stefanchuk: Involvement of DPRK troops in war should be catalyst for inviting Ukraine to NATO The involvement of the DPRK military in Russia's war against Ukraine could become a catalyst for inviting Ukraine to NATO. 2 204 34 Previously in trend: War

Голова Верховної Ради Руслан Стефанчук підписав закон № 11416-д Stefanchuk signs law on tax increase On October 15, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed the law on tax increases No. 11416-d. 4 442 63

Обмежено придатних до 25 років не мобілізуватимуть Limitedly fit under 25 will not be mobilized, Defense Ministry order is being prepared - Stefanchuk Persons of limited fitness for military service aged 18 to 25 will not be mobilized. The Ministry of Defense is preparing a corresponding order. 8 096 29

Стефанчук зустрівся із спікером Палати представників Конгресу США Джонсоном Stefanchuk discusses lifting restrictions on strikes against Russia with House Speaker Johnson Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met in Italy with Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Mike Johnson. 2 494 30

Міністр закордонних справ України Дмитро Кулеба Head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuleba, is resigning - statement. DOCUMENT The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine received a resignation letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba. 21 872 196

Ольга Стефанішина Rada receives resignation letter from Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada has received a letter of resignation from Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna. 7 223 40

Голова Верховної Ради Руслан Стефанчук Verkhovna Rada receives letters of resignation from three ministers and head of State Property Fund - Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada receives letters of resignation from heads of three ministries and the head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine  11 573 72

конгресмени, Стефанчук Congressmen Wittman and Trone arrive in Kyiv and meet with Stefanchuk. PHOTOS US Congressmen Rob Wittman and David Trone arrived in Kyiv. 2 736 13

Стефанчук про відкликання нардепів Ukraine should create institute for recalling MPs - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada proposes to think about creating an institution of recalling MPs. 3 147 62

Руслан Стефанчук Draft law on payoff of corrupt officials from prison will be amended. Treason is cancelled - Stefanchuk Draft law 11340 on the possibility of "buying off" corrupt officials from prison will be further developed. The relevant parliamentary committee is currently working on it. 6 150 55

руслан,стефанчук It’s unlikely to hold elections during war - Stefanchuk The idea of holding elections under martial law is unlikely. 3 249 93 Previously in trend: War

руслан,стефанчук None of three options for economic booking will gain support in Verkhovna Rada - Stefanchuk The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, is sceptical about the so-called economic reservation. He believes that none of the three proposed bills on economic reservation will gain the necessary support among MPs. 4 178 31

Стефанчук Parliament is discussing extension of deadline for updating data for persons liable for military service - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada is raising the issue of extending the deadline for updating military registration data for citizens liable for military service. 9 052 38

стефанчук Stefanchuk signs law on use of English in Ukraine The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has signed the law on the use of English in Ukraine. 5 733 70

стефанчук Draft law on mobilization may be submitted to Parliament this week - Stefanchuk Parliament may consider a draft law on mobilization this week 7 714 52 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Historically, minimum number of People’s Deputies in VR is 401 - Stefanchuk The parliament currently has a minimum number of People’s Deputies. 5 789 52 Ukrainian Politics

джонсон,майк Chairman of Verkhovna Rada and speakers of 22 parliaments ask Johnson to put Ukraine’s aid bill to vote. DOCUMENT Speakers of 23 parliaments and the head of the European Parliament sent an open letter to Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson. They ask him to consider a draft law on assistance to Ukraine. 10 267 80 World

Прем’єр-міністр Королівства Бельгія Александер Де Кроо Belgian Prime Minister De Kroo addressed Parliament: We look very seriously at future of Ukraine in common Europe. PHOTOS In a speech to the Verkhovna Rada, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Kroo said that Ukraine has demonstrated how seriously it views its future as part of Europe. 2 679 18 Photo News

стефанчук Return of draft law on mobilization is position of all political forces, government and military leadership – Stefanchuk Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said that the decision to return the draft law on mobilization to the Cabinet was a joint one. 6 430 60 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Honcharenko initiated collection of signatures for Stefanchuk’s resignation from post of speaker. PHOTOS European Solidarity People’s Deputy Oleksii Honcharenko initiated the collection of signatures for the resignation of Ruslan Stefanchuk from the post of Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada. 9 914 58 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Stefanchuk: There is no overwhelming number of resignations from People’s Deputies The current composition of the parliament is the smallest in the history of Ukraine: 401 people’s deputies remain in the Verkhovna Rada. The Constitution stipulates that the Verkhovna Rada becomes incapable of functioning if there are fewer than 300 people’s deputies. 2 365 20 Ukrainian Politics

безугла Bezuhla criticizes me, Zaluzhnyi, and many others. This is way of person’s behavior – Stefanchuk The Chairman of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk commented on the statement of the " Servant of the People" Mariana Bezuhla addressed to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. 6 502 106 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Stefanchuk: Separate committee on NATO should be established in Rada The Verkhovna Rada should set up a separate committee to be responsible for adapting national legislation to NATO standards. 1 183 35 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук As soon as draft law on mobilization is ready at committee level, it can be put to vote – Stefanchuk The draft law on mobilization can be put to a vote in the plenary session hall of the Verkhovna Rada immediately after it is prepared by the Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence. 4 363 23 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Stefanchuk on new requirements for People’s Deputies to travel abroad: Theses from MFA are implementation of one voice principle The fact that People’s Deputies receive theses from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine before their business trips abroad is not an attempt to restrict their activities, but will help to implement the principle of one voice in state policy in the international arena, said the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk. 5 338 76 Ukrainian Politics

руслан,стефанчук Stefanchuk ordered to send abroad only people’s deputies who received "theses" from Ministry of Foreign Affairs on what to tell world - mass media. DOCUMENT New rules for working abroad have been introduced for people’s deputies since the new year. Now, their statements on a business trip will not be considered if the MP has not received "theses" from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for his official statements and comments on the international arena. 9 498 83 Ukrainian Politics

стефанчук Stefanchuk on draft law on mobilization: "It is impossible to win war with videos of Patron dog" The new draft law on mobilization provides for tough measures, but the war cannot be won otherwise. 20 072 188 Previously in trend: War

вр,рада War, European integration and rapprochement with NATO: Stefanchuk outlines priorities of Rada’s work for next year Next year, the Verkhovna Rada plans to focus on the needs of the army and mobilization processes, as well as on further European integration and rapprochement with NATO. 1 024 21 Ukrainian Politics

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