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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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Zelenskyi signs draft law on ratification of memorandum with EU to get 1.2 billion Euros loan Zelenskyi signs draft law on ratification of memorandum with EU to get 1.2 billion Euros loan President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the draft bill on ratification of the memorandum and the agreement with the EU, which would let the Cabinet get the credit in the amount of 1.2 billion Euros each. Press service of the Presidential Office reported that on Monday. 1 577 19 Economics

Zelenskyi Approves Gambling Legalization Zelenskyi Approves Gambling Legalization On August 11, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed the Law of Ukraine on legalization of the gambling business. 10 349 134 Ukrainian Politics

President signs law to support ‘green’ energy President signs law to support ‘green’ energy President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law on improving the conditions for supporting the production of electricity from alternative energy sources. 8 874 46 Ukrainian Politics

Israeli ambassador claims rise of anti-Semitism in Ukraine Israeli ambassador claims rise of anti-Semitism in Ukraine There's an increase of anti-Semitism rate in Ukraine, since people let themselves dissert on the number of Jews in Ukrainian business circles and speak absurd things about Jews on TV. Joel Lion, the Ambassador of Israel in Ukraine said so in his interview. 7 351 247 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs banking law Zelenskyi signs banking law Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law introducing amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine to improve some mechanisms for banking regulation, which will make it impossible to repeal the decision by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to nationalize banks, the press service of the head of state has reported. 4 966 47 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on sale of agricultural land Zelenskyi signs law on sale of agricultural land Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed into law a bill introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on the terms of sale of agricultural land, which was approved by the Verkhovna Rada on March 31, 2020, the Office of the President has reported. 27 090 362 Previously in trend: Sale of Land

G7 ambassadors welcome adoption of law on land market in Ukraine G7 ambassadors welcome adoption of law on land market in Ukraine The ambassadors of the G7 countries in Ukraine have welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law to launch a land market in Ukraine. 5 832 75 Previously in trend: Sale of Land

Ukrainian president signs law to counter raider attacks Ukrainian president signs law to counter raider attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law introducing amendments to the Land Code of Ukraine and some other laws to counter raider attacks. 2 126 17 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian president signs law on fines for Ukrainian president signs law on fines for 'piano voting' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law on the responsibility of MPs for non-personal voting. 7 944 119 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law reducing pressure on businesses Zelenskyi signs law reducing pressure on businesses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed law No. 367-IX introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on the easing of pressure on businesses by market surveillance authorities, which the Verkhovna Rada approved on December 12, 2019, according to the website of the head of state. 2 773 18 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's parliament introduces criminal liability for piano voting The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a law introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on ensuring personal voting by people's deputies of Ukraine at plenary meetings of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. 8 034 81 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on prolongation of special status of local self-government in certain parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions for a year Zelenskyi signs law on prolongation of special status of local self-government in certain parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions for a year President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed bill No. 2569 adopted by the parliament on the extension until the end of 2020 of the law on the special procedure for local self-government in certain regions of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 3 550 76 Ukrainian Politics

Rada extends law on special self-governance procedures in ORDLO by one year Rada extends law on special self-governance procedures in ORDLO by one year The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended the law on the special procedure of local self-governance in some districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) for one year until December 31, 2020. 6 711 77 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

Law on criminal liability for illegal enrichment officially published Law on criminal liability for illegal enrichment officially published Сегодня в газете Верховной Рады "Голос Украины" опубликован закон "О конфискации незаконных активов лиц, уполномоченных на выполнение функций государства или местного самоуправления". 3 069 38 Ukrainian Politics

President signs anti-piracy amendments to Customs Code President signs anti-piracy amendments to Customs Code Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law on the protection of intellectual property during the movement of goods across the customs border of Ukraine, according to the website of the head of state. 7 885 104 Ukrainian Politics

Law on judicial reform in Ukraine enters into force Law on judicial reform in Ukraine enters into force The presidential law on amending certain laws of Ukraine on judiciary entered into force on November 7. 5 513 20 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet to cancel mandatory printing of laws, bylaws in Uryadovyi Kurier bulletin Cabinet to cancel mandatory printing of laws, bylaws in Uryadovyi Kurier bulletin Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has initiated the abolition of the mandatory printing of laws and bylaws in the official government bulletin Uryadovyi Kurier ("Government Courier"). 1 503 34 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on protection of rights of financial services consumers Zelenskyi signs law on protection of rights of financial services consumers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law amending certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the protection of rights of financial services consumers. 3 643 28 Ukrainian Politics

President signs law reducing pressure on businesses President signs law reducing pressure on businesses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a law introducing amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine on reducing pressure on businesses. 11 587 79 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on impeachment Zelenskyi signs law on impeachment President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed the law on the special procedure for removing the president of Ukraine from office (impeachment). 3 041 51 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian parliament approves law on reform of prosecutor Ukrainian parliament approves law on reform of prosecutor's office The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on priority measures for the reform of prosecuting agencies. 6 434 50 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on stripping parliamentary immunity Zelenskyi signs law on stripping parliamentary immunity Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed the bill into law that removes parliamentary immunity. 8 029 183 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian language law comes into force Ukrainian language law comes into force On July 16, the law on Ukrainian language No. 2704-VIII came into force. Not all of it though, the most high-profile ones will take effect later. 19 731 334 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Law on Ukrainian language published in parliamentary newspaper Law on Ukrainian language published in parliamentary newspaper The law on ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian as a state language has been published in the parliamentary newspaper Holos Ukrainy. 7 777 139 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Parubii signs Ukrainian language law Parubii signs Ukrainian language law Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Andrii Parubii has signed the law on ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian as a state language. 17 330 248 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Fines for National Police symbols illegal use come into force Fines for National Police symbols illegal use come into force Fines for unreasonable use of the name and symbols of the National Police provided by the law No. 2584-VIII come into force. 7 654 38 Ukrainian Politics

Hungarian Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian language law Hungarian Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian language law Hungarian Foreign Minister hopes that this issue will be clarified with future president Zelenskyi. 13 998 221 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko: Adoption of language law is truly historic decision Poroshenko: Adoption of language law is truly historic decision The adoption of the law on ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian as a state language is a truly historic decision. 6 456 142 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Law recognizing Ukrainian Insurgent Army fighters as veterans comes into force Law recognizing Ukrainian Insurgent Army fighters as veterans comes into force The Law which recognizes those who fought for Ukraine’s independence in the 20th century as veterans came into force on March 26. 5 708 131 Ukrainian Politics

New currency law enters into force New currency law enters into force The law on foreign currency control adopted by the Verkhovna Rada and signed by President Petro Poroshenko, which simplifies currency operations, has entered into force. 13 079 79 Economics

Poroshenko endorses religious communities conversion law: "No more questions about patriarchy" Poroshenko endorses religious communities conversion law: "No more questions about patriarchy" Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has endorsed the religious communities conversion law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on Jan. 17, 2019. 11 633 149 Previously in trend: Creation of local church

Martial law expires today in several Ukraine’s regions Martial law expires today in several Ukraine’s regions The martial law that was introduced in a number of regions of Ukraine a month ago expires at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 26. 15 654 231 Incidents

Ukraine Ukraine's president signs into law bills on customs clearance of cars registered abroad President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed bills No. 8487 and No. 8488 legalizing cars with license plates of the European countries that had been brought into Ukraine in violation of customs and tax laws. 31 538 701 Economics

Rada passes bill on single-window system at customs offices Rada passes bill on single-window system at customs offices Ukrainian parliament adopted the bill introducing the single-window system at the customs office branches. 11 556 37 Ukrainian Politics

Bill on of High Anti-Corruption Court creation approved by Ukraine Bill on of High Anti-Corruption Court creation approved by Ukraine's parliament The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the law on the establishment of the High Anti-Corruption Court. 12 300 42 Ukrainian Politics

Rada passes bill on national security Rada passes bill on national security Ukraine's parliament adopted bill No. 8068 on country's national security. 16 742 38 Incidents

Poroshenko signs bill making military service more attractive for Ukrainians Poroshenko signs bill making military service more attractive for Ukrainians Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko signed the bill "On amending certain laws of Ukraine on the improvement of specific issues of performing military service by the citizens." 29 341 136 Society

Rada passes draft law on human donation Rada passes draft law on human donation The draft law on human donation passed by Ukraine's parliament today stipulates that if the deceased did not express consent or disagreement as to posthumous donation during life, the consent to donor organ recovery for transplantation is requested from the spouse or a relative. 44 091 213 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko signs into law bill prohibiting bringing firearms to parliament, government Poroshenko signs into law bill prohibiting bringing firearms to parliament, government Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has signed into law a bill banning people with firearms from entering the buildings of the Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers and other government agencies. 25 056 122 Incidents

Law designed to end Donbas occupation published in parliament’s journal Law designed to end Donbas occupation published in parliament’s journal The law on certain aspects of state policy to ensure Ukraine's state sovereignty in temporarily occupied areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (the so-called "Donbas reintegration bill") was published in Holos Ukrainy parliament’s journal on Friday, Feb. 23. 44 817 202 Previously in trend: Bill on Donbas de-occupation

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"This is first step to junk Minsk agreements," – Russia’s Lavrov on Ukraine’s law designed to put end to Donbas occupation "This is first step to junk Minsk agreements," – Russia’s Lavrov on Ukraine’s law designed to put end to Donbas occupation Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine will make a huge mistake by reneging on the Minsk agreements, if the bill on the reintegration of the Donbas is signed into law. 25 837 126 Previously in trend: Bill on Donbas de-occupation

Poland’s president signs into law the bill criminalizing "Bandera ideology," - press secretary Poland’s president signs into law the bill criminalizing "Bandera ideology," - press secretary Polish President Andrzej Duda signed the bill amending the law on the Institute of National Remembrance on Feb. 6. 41 332 238 World

Polish parliament criminalizes Polish parliament criminalizes 'Bandera ideology' Polish lawmakers upheld the bill introducing a possibility of launching criminal probes against supporters of 'Bandera ideology.' 63 168 370 Incidents

Turchynov: parliament enacts law recognizing Russia as aggressor state Turchynov: parliament enacts law recognizing Russia as aggressor state The bill on special aspects of state policy to ensure Ukraine's state sovereignty in temporarily occupied areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions was passed by 280 votes despite fierce resistance of provocateurs working against our country and Russia’s hysteria. 79 262 394 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Bill on Donbas de-occupation

"Signal for both Donbas and Crimea: you are Ukraine’s integral parts!" Poroshenko on enacted reintegration law "Signal for both Donbas and Crimea: you are Ukraine’s integral parts!" Poroshenko on enacted reintegration law President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko welcomed the adoption of the bill “On special government policies in securing Ukraine’s sovereignty over the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.” 23 139 386 Previously in trend: Bill on Donbas de-occupation

Rada adopts law designed to deal with Donbas occupation Rada adopts law designed to deal with Donbas occupation Following a long discussion, the lawmakers greeted with applause the adoption of the bill designed to stop Russian occupation of the Donbas. 46 963 551 Previously in trend: Bill on Donbas de-occupation

Ukraine stiffens punishment for domestic violence Ukraine stiffens punishment for domestic violence The amendments to the Ukrainian law on aggravating circumstances of a crime enter into force Jan. 12. 7 423 61 Society