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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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порошенко указ подпись подписание Ukraine's president signs law limiting law enforcement pressure on business President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the so called law "to ban masked inspections" that was earlier adopted by the parliament. The law amends some legislative acts to ensure observance of the rights of participants in criminal proceedings and other persons by law enforcement agencies during the pretrial investigation. 22 845 82 Ukrainian Politics

канада Magnitsky Act passed in Canada, Russia reacted with criticism, - CTV News Canadian parliament has passed the so-called Magnitsky Act targeting the actions of gross human rights violators, sparking Russian criticism. 18 749 35 World

язык тв квоты Law on 75-percent Ukrainian language quota for TV networks enters into force The Law regulating language quotas on Ukrainian TV is coming into effect today, Oct. 13. The document was published in Holos Ukrainy governmental newspaper four months ago. 27 409 149 Incidents

венгрия Hungarian foreign minister refused to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Klimkin during visit to Zakarpattia Head of Hungarian Foreign Ministry Peter Szijjarto refused to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Pavlo Klimkin during the former's visit to the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine. 31 139 122 Previously in trend: Education Act

закон Bill on special status of separate areas of Donbas came into force The Law on creating conditions for peaceful settlement of the situation in separate areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions has come into force. 16 178 87 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

луценко Amendments on Crimea to be included in Donbas bill, - Iryna Lutsenko Presidential Envoy in the parliament, deputy head of Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction Iryna Lutsenko stated that the bill on reintegration of the occupied areas will be amended, including on occupied Crimea matter. 18 163 196 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

порошенко Bill on de-occupation will strengthen position of Ukraine in matters of peacekeepers and hostages release, - Poroshenko The bill on de-occupation, adopted by the Rada last week, will strengthen the position of Ukraine in the matters of hostages release by Russia and possible introduction of U.N. peacekeepers in the Donbas. 11 332 143 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Donbas bill is clear signal to all citizens in Russia-occupied territories: Ukraine will return to you, and you to Ukraine, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says the bill #7164 on restoring state sovereignty of Ukraine in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions provides for a peaceful, political and diplomatic way as the best way to settle the situation, and strengthens the position of Ukraine in the matter of a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Donbas. 52 354 250 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

ес язык венгрия Hungary on Ukraine Education Act: Ukraine might forget of European integration. PHOTO The Hungarian government has decided to block all subsequent decisions by the European Union aimed at its association with Ukraine. 159 846 873 Previously in trend: Education Act

школа Poroshenko signs Ukraine Education Act The president has signed the bill No. 2145-VIII Education Act, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Sept. 5, 2017. 56 141 326 Previously in trend: Education Act

аваков Law on citizenship needs to be urgently corrected this fall to prevent other "Saakashvili cases," - Interior Minister Avakov Minister of Interior Arsen Avakov says naturalization legislation has to be amended. 35 437 196 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

печать Law abolishing stamps on documents comes into force The bill provides for abolishing of obligatory use of stamps for business. 86 635 119 Ukrainian Politics

нато NATO membership is key factor of state policy, - Poroshenko signed bill on Ukraine's foreign policy President Petro Poroshenko has signed the Law of Ukraine "On amendments to certain laws of Ukraine on foreign policy." 12 956 88 Ukrainian Politics

сизо политзаключенные Savchenko law revoked, new law comes into force On June 21, a new law is enacted that cancels the calculation prison term under the so-called 'Savchenko law' (when one day in pretrial detention center counts as two days of prison term). 40 633 76 Society

порошенко Poroshenko signed bill banning production and propaganda of St.George ribbon President Petro Poroshenko has signed the Law of Ukraine that bans production and propaganda of the so-called St.George ribbon, which has been extensively used by Russian separatists in the east of Ukraine as a symbol of their "independence" movement. The law was passed by the Verkhovna Rada on May 16, 2017. 42 033 191 Ukrainian Politics

рада верховна Opposition bloc abstains as Rada voted on penalties to persons wearing St. George's ribbons The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law allowing to fine persons for the manufacture and demonstration of St. George's ribbons, a symbol of everything Russian. 75 647 215 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko signs law increasing social welfare of servicemen and their families President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a law increasing social protection of servicemen and their family members. 35 886 89 Ukrainian Politics

армия порошенко военнослужащие ато Law on register of persons subject to conscription enters into force The law on creation of the Unified State Register of persons liable for military service has entered into force. 127 143 114 Incidents

порошенко Poroshenko endorses law to strengthen responsibility in army The law stipulates penalties for professional negligence, drinking of alcohol, and violation of the rules for handling weapons. 54 074 142 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet urges Rada to repeal all Soviet-era laws, - Minister Petrenko The Cabinet of Ministers invites the Verkhovna Rada to abrogate all normative legal acts adopted in the Soviet Union, including in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. 30 701 168 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko signs law obliging anti-corruption activists to submit income statements President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a law obliging members of anti-corruption NGOs to file electronic income statements. 48 960 475 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

порошенко "We set up a working group to discuss changes to e-declaration law," - Poroshenko met with public activists President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and representatives of NGOs agreed to establish a working group to review changes to the e-declaration law that require anti-corruption activists to declare their income and assets. 20 949 164 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Changes to e-declaration system a serious step back, - British Ambassador Gough British Ambassador to Ukraine Judith Gough believes the changes to e-declaration law, which the lawmakers voted on March 23, are a serious step back. 27 083 102 Ukrainian Politics

Rada bans screened officials from taking local government posts The Ukrainian parliament has banned civil servants falling under the law on the cleansing of the ranks of power from holding posts in local government. 7 456 5 Ukrainian Politics

авто растаможка блокирование Protesters block entrances to Kyiv, burn tires. PHOTOS Owners of cars with foreign licence plates have blocked entrances to Kyiv and demand adoption of the bill No.5567 that will allow importing cars in Ukraine without customs payment. 157 283 1 020 Photo News

Parliament allows foreign troops to arrive in Ukraine for training The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the law on approval of the resolution of the president of Ukraine to allow military units of other states to arrive in Ukraine in 2017 to participate in multinational exercises. 26 773 38 Ukrainian Politics

парламент Rada supports bill on electronic tickes for urban transport The MPs voted in favor of the bill "On making amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine on implementing automated system of payment for use of urban transport." 49 266 157 Ukrainian Politics

Interior Minister Avakov: "64 applications for National Police chief post submitted before deadline" The applications will start being processed in the near future. 11 405 108 Incidents

армия всу "Ukraine's army big victory": Poroshenko signs law to improve career patterns President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine in terms of improving army career patterns. 102 759 103 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Bill on amendments to Tax Code signed by Poroshenko President Petro Poroshenko has signed the bill "On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine in part of improving investment climate in Ukraine." 26 865 100 Ukrainian Politics

дороги порошенко Poroshenko signs laws to boost construction of new roads President Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian and newly appointed Head of the State Road Agency Sławomir Nowak, where he signed three basic laws encouraging the construction of new roads in Ukraine. 14 955 75 Ukrainian Politics

деньги зарплата Minimum wage, subsistence level increased in Ukraine today The minimum wage and subsistence level for able-bodied persons went up by 150 hryvnia or 10.3 percent, up to 1,600 hryvnia (about $60) on Dec. 1. 135 166 243 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

радио Music quotas for Ukrainian radio stations come into force today The law defining an obligatory share of songs in Ukrainian on air of Ukrainian radio stations entered into force today, Nov. 8. 25 230 273 Ukrainian Politics

парламент Rada adopts law amending regulations on auditing companies The new bill introduces an Internet-based register of audits to record scheduled and random checks, as well as their initiators, causes, findings, and results. 57 361 39 Ukrainian Politics

яценюк Poroshenko must convince his faction to support special forfeiture law, - Yatseniuk President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko must convince members of his faction to unanimously support the bill on special confiscation of assets derived from criminal activities of Yanukovych associates that will return $1.5 billion to Ukraine's budget. 11 186 90 Ukrainian Politics

аваков Significant crime surge expected in upcoming year, - Interior Minister Avakov The minister is certain that releasing recidivists under 'Savchenko law' (stipulating for counting one day in a pre-trial detention as two days of jail term) will lead to grave consequences. 49 059 171 Ukrainian Politics

вр Rada again failed to include bill on special confiscation on its agenda The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine once again failed to include on its agenda the draft law No. 5142 on amendments to certain Ukrainian legal acts ensuring recovery of unjustified assets to the state. 16 975 109 Ukrainian Politics

вр рада пятница прогулы Rada supports bill on pension payments to disabled volunteers and their families The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed the bill No 2345а amending the Law of Ukraine regulating pension payments to persons retired from military service and other individuals. 16 466 25 Ukrainian Politics

сша U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes “Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act” The bill stipulates that efforts to support Ukraine might include lethal defensive weapons systems for Ukraine's Armed Forces. 71 915 247 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Aid to Ukraine

аваков "I support humanism but oppose indulging recidivists," - Avakov calls to immediately amend ‘Savchenko law’ Interior Minister Arsen Avakov slams the Savchenko law allowing to count one day spent in remand prison for two days of sentence. 29 929 122 Incidents

"DPR" leaders demand law on amnesty of all militants from Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities should adopt a law on amnesty of militants who took part in the armed conflict in the Donbas. 48 534 227 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

пукач закон савченко "Pukach may be released under Savchenko law," - lawyer Lawyers for ex-Chief of Interior Ministry’s Directed Surveillance Department Oleksii Pukach, convicted of journalist Heorhii Gongadze’s murder, request to change his life sentence for 15-year imprisonment. 23 425 85 Incidents

шимкив E-declaration law contains errors that should be fixed, - Shymkiv In particular, the law does not provide for authorization and signing of an electronic declaration. 19 777 68 Ukrainian Politics

Law on Special operation Forces comes into effect The Law on amendments to some laws of Ukraine concerning Special Operation Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has come into effect. 18 142 13 Ukrainian Politics

паспорт Parliament makes applying for passport compulsory from age of 14 The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the draft law No. 3224 on amendments to some laws of Ukraine concerning the documents proving the citizenship of Ukraine, identity, or person's special status, aimed at EU's liberalization of visa regime for Ukraine. 185 708 100 Ukrainian Politics

суд фемида New law on judiciary and status of judges signed by President Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the Law of Ukraine “On judiciary and status of judges.” The bill’s task is to implement new constitutional principles of delivery of justice with the purpose of securing independence and de-politicization of judicial power, strengthening its responsibility to the public, increasing of the public’s role in control over decency and ethical conduct of judges, and optimization of the judiciary system. 17 130 71 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

авто пьянство штраф Rada reinforces penalties for drunk driving The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has intensified the administrative punishment for driving under influence. 86 236 142 Society

Poroshenko signs law banning privatization of Ukrzaliznytsia President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the bill "On making amendments to the law of Ukraine 'On the list of government property legal objects banned from privatization'," which bans the privatization of major state railway carrier Ukrzaliznytsia. 7 938 45 Ukrainian Politics