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Ukraine's legislative landscape is continuously evolving, with recent laws reflecting significant developments in various sectors. The Verkhovna Rada's new law establishing a strategic fuel reserve aims to stabilize the energy market. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy has signed several crucial laws, including the mandatory evacuation from military zones, social guarantees for foreign military personnel, and amendments to the Tax and Customs Codes to benefit drone manufacturers. Additionally, changes in language protection and humanitarian aid mark pivotal shifts. Keep abreast of these important legal advancements affecting Ukraine's socio-economic framework.

How does the new law affect fuel price control in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada's law allows for the creation of a strategic fuel reserve intended to stabilize Ukraine's energy market. This measure will enhance the government's ability to manage fuel prices by establishing a buffer against market fluctuations, ensuring more consistent and regulated fuel costs across the country.

What does the mandatory evacuation law entail?

The mandatory evacuation law signed by President Zelenskyy mandates the relocation of civilians, including children, from regions with active or potential military operations. This law aims to safeguard the lives of residents by moving them to safer areas, thus minimizing the risk posed by ongoing conflicts.

What social guarantees are provided to foreign military personnel in Ukraine?

President Zelenskyy has enacted a law offering social guarantees to foreigners serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These guarantees include legal protections and benefits aimed at enhancing their rights and living conditions while serving, recognizing their contribution to Ukraine's defense efforts.

What changes have been made to benefit drone manufacturers in Ukraine?

The recent amendments to the Tax Code and Customs Code signed by President Zelenskyy expand benefits for drone manufacturers. These include tax incentives and reduced import duties on components, fostering growth and innovation in Ukraine's drone industry, crucial for both civilian and defense applications.

How has language protection legislation changed in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada has updated the language legislation by removing Russian from the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages within Ukraine. This reform aligns with the country's efforts to strengthen national identity and reduce foreign influence by promoting the use of Ukrainian and other minority languages recognized in the charter.

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EU welcomes Rada vote on key Ukraine reforms EU gives positive assessment of today’s Rada vote, says it expects further laws to pass EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová has welcomed the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of several laws important for Ukraine’s European integration, as well as for international financial support. 2 360 5 Previously in trend: Tax changes

Ukraine is moving closer to free market access for goods in the EU Verkhovna Rada has passed law to launch "industrial visa-free regime" with EU The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a law on European integration aimed at harmonizing the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and the technical regulation system with the standards of the European Union. 1 186 0 Previously in trend: Trade visa-free regime with EU

filling station Rada explained how state will control fuel prices The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the creation of a strategic fuel reserve, which will serve as an additional stabilising factor in the energy market. The process of forming reserves is currently underway. 20 0 Previously in trend: Gas Prices

Mandatory evacuation Zelenskyy signed law on mandatory evacuation The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a law on the mandatory evacuation of the population, including children, from areas of active and potential military operations. 1 592 5 Previously in trend: Evacuation of the population from combat zones

The President signed a law on social protection for foreign military personnel Zelenskyy signed law on social guarantees for foreigners serving in Armed Forces of Ukraine On Monday, February 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law concerning social protection for foreign military personnel serving in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 999 9 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

defence industrial complex Cabinet of Ministers extends simplified import regime for defense and energy sector goods The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution that ensures government decisions are brought into line with legislation to guarantee uninterrupted supplies of critically important goods. 27 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

drones Zelenskyy signs laws expanding benefits for importing drone components President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed two laws amending the Tax Code and the Customs Code that expand the system of benefits for drone manufacturers. 29 0 Previously in trend: Development of drone production in Ukraine Drone industry

Russian is no longer protected in Ukraine Russian no longer protected language in Ukraine: Rada removes it from text of European Charter on Languages The Verkhovna Rada has removed the Russian language from the text of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. 14 614 176 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Why Ukrainian defence companies register patents in the US and EU Ukrainian defence companies register patents in US and EU due to legal gaps in legislation – study Ukraine is losing defence innovations due to ineffective protection of intellectual property rights in the defence technology sector, and Ukrainian companies are increasingly registering patents in the United States and the EU. 48 0 Previously in trend: Production of weapons Drone industry

Law on reburial of Ukraine’s fallen defenders Zelenskyy signs law on reburial of fallen Ukrainian defenders President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law amending the Law of Ukraine "On Burial and Funeral Affairs" to regulate the reburial procedure for those killed (deceased) while defending Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. 1 839 2

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on humanitarian vehicles President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the law "On Humanitarian Aid" regulating the activities of humanitarian organizations. 1 837 12 Previously in trend: humanitarian aid

Zelenskyy signed a bill restricting access to public registries Zelenskyy signs law limiting access to public registries On 17 September, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Bill No. 11533, which restricts access to information from public registers. 5 540 30 Previously in trend: Access to public registries

Zelensky signed the Defence City laws Zelenskyy signs key Defence City laws (updated) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed key laws introducing tax incentives for defense-industrial enterprises that join the special legal regime Defence City. 45 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Polish presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki Nawrocki vetoed law on aid to refugees from Ukraine Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law regulating the provision of assistance to Ukrainian refugees. 7 905 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

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. 83 0 Previously in trend: State budget

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on NABU and SAPO: "These are guarantees of independent work by anti-corruption bodies" President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed his bill restoring the independence of NABU and SAPO, which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on July 31. 6 685 89 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on ARMA reform President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law reforming the National Agency of Ukraine for finding, tracing and management of assets derived from corruption and other crimes (ARMA). The law was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on June 18. 4 048 53 Previously in trend: reform of ARMA

The law is against NABU and SAPO: The Rada will not correct it After destruction of anti-corruption legislation, Verkhovna Rada went on "break" for 4 weeks, - Zhelezniak After the adoption of the scandalous draft law No. 12414 on restricting the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, parliamentarians went on a "break" until almost the end of August. 3 366 48 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

NABU and SAPO deprived of independence Law entered into force Law on limitation of powers of NABU and SAPO comes into force The law that deprives the NABU and the SAPO of their independence has entered into force. 3 739 70 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Sternenko about Law 12414 What happened in Verkhovna Rada is act of internal subversion in times of war, - Sternenko The adoption of a law that removes the independence of NABU and SAPO is a gift to Moscow, better than any PSYOP combined. 3 715 49 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU

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. 1 250 5 Previously in trend: Strengthening cybersecurity

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy signs law on sending Armed Forces units abroad during martial law President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on certain issues of sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 5 891 15 Previously in trend: Law on sending Ukrainian Armed Forces abroad

Ukraine bans transplantation of organs of fallen soldiers Zelenskyy signs law banning transplantation of organs of fallen soldiers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law prohibiting the removal of organs for transplantation from fallen soldiers and people who died as a result of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. 3 411 18

Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and mobilization in Ukraine Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and mobilization until May 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed bills that provide for the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days. 3 179 37 Previously in trend: Martial law

Zelenskyy signs law on creating and maintaining a list of terrorist organizations and groups Zelenskyy signs law on creating list of terrorist organizations President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on the formation and introduction of a list of terrorist organizations and groups. 2 508 23

Zelenskyy signs law allowing demobilization due to death of half-siblings Zelenskyy signs law on demobilization of military in case of death or disappearance of half-siblings President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing military personnel to be discharged from service during martial law in the event of the death or disappearance of their half-brother or sister. 4 723 17

Zelenskyy Zelensky signs law on deferment of mobilization for relatives of those killed or missing in action President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on deferment and demobilisation for relatives of those killed or missing in action. 3 497 23

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. 1 807 16

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. 5 825 27 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy signs law cancelling IQ test for judicial candidates IQ test cancelled for judicial candidates: Zelenskyy signs law President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed amendments to the Law "On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges", which cancels the IQ test for judicial candidates. 6 254 85

Returning to service after an AWOL or desertion: Zelenskyy signed the law Zelenskyy signs law on voluntary return to service after first AWOL or desertion President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12095 on voluntary return to service for those who have gone AWOL from a military unit or deserted for the first time. 3 800 29

Zelenskyy signs law on tax increase Zelenskyy signs law on historic tax increase in Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 11416-d "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine on Peculiarities of Taxation during the Period of Martial Law". 16 545 137

Zelenskyy to sign law on state budget for 2025 on November 28 Zelenskyy to sign law on state budget for 2025 tomorrow: All financial needs of Ukraine for next year are guaranteed President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that on Thursday, November 28, he would sign the draft law on the state budget for 2025. 1 583 17

В Україні завершилася люстрація: Чиновників часів Януковича зможуть призначати на посади 10-year lustration process has been completed in Ukraine: Yanukovych-era officials can be freely appointed to positions The 10-year term of restrictions under the Cleansing of the Ranks of Power (lustration) Law has expired in Ukraine. 7 094 65

Умєров More than every tenth citizen joins army voluntarily - Umerov Thanks to the new recruitment system of the Armed Forces, more than one in ten (12%) join the army voluntarily. 3 694 42

Електронне посвідчення ветерана як основного документа VR supports draft law as whole on introduction of e-certificate of war veterans as main document On Tuesday, October 8, the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law as a whole, which provides for the introduction of an electronic war veteran's certificate as the main document. 1 349 9

Рада підтримала створення Центру рекрутингу іноземців Rada supports draft law allowing foreigners to be recruited for military service under contract On September 17, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12023 on amendments to the procedure for military service under contract by foreigners and stateless persons. 1 859 17

Сили безпілотних систем офіційно окремий рід ЗСУ Zelenskyy signs law on inclusion of Unmanned Systems Forces in separate branches of Armed Forces President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law that officially makes the Unmanned Systems Forces a separate branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 061 8

Відстрочка неповнорідним родичам: Зеленський підписав Закон Mobilization deferment for half-blood members: Zelenskyy signed law President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on deferment for people whose half-blood immediate family members died in the war or went missing. 4 973 3

Зеленський підписав закон про заборону УПЦ МП в Україні Zelenskyy signed law banning UOC-MP in Ukraine On Saturday, 24 August, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law banning the activities of religious organizations associated with the Russian Federation in Ukraine. 8 043 77

Онуфрій "Servant of People" Poturaiev: It is not enough for Metropolitan Onufriy to withdraw from the ROC Synod to fulfill requirements of law The head of the UOC-MP, Metropolitan Onufriy, cannot simply withdraw from the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church in order to comply with the law banning religious organisations associated with the Russian Federation. 9 132 41

Медичний канабіс Medical cannabis is legalised in Ukraine: law has entered into force On 16 August, the law on the legalisation of medical cannabis comes into force in Ukraine. The law was adopted to regulate the circulation of cannabis in medical, industrial and scientific activities. 9 175 70

Зеленський підписав закони про продовження воєнного стану та мобілізації Zelenskyy signed laws on extension of martial law and mobilization for another 3 months The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed a draft law on the extension of martial law and mobilization for another three months - until November 9, 2024. 3 176 18 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський Zelenskyy signs law on moratorium on foreign debt repayment President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 11396, which allows the government to suspend foreign debt payments until October 1. 35 0

Підписаний закон, який спрощує отримання статусу УБД Zelenskyy signs law simplifying process of obtaining war veteran status President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the law "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Procedure for Maintaining Military Records and Acquiring the Status of a War Veteran During Martial Law," which simplifies the procedure for granting the status of a combatant. 3 115 11

Зеленський підписав закон про застосування англійської мови в Україні Zelenskyy signed law on use of English language in Ukraine On Wednesday, 26 June, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that officially establishes the status of English as one of the languages of international communication in the country. 6 326 94

Швейцарія Swiss parliament wants to allow indirect arms supplies to Ukraine Ten members of the Security Policy Committee of the Swiss National Council, the lower house of parliament, have supported a proposal that would allow other countries to supply Swiss weapons to Ukraine. 1 915 9

костенко In May, more people were mobilized in Ukraine than in last few months - People’s Deputy of "Voice", warrior Kostenko In May 2024, more people were mobilized in Ukraine than in the past few months. 9 638 58