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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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“If Ukraine fails to adopt law on elections in Donbas by July 14, we will hold them independently,” – “DPR” terrorists’ leader If the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine does not pass the law on local elections in the Donbas before July 14, the “DPR” terrorists threaten to hold them independently. 65 722 314 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

порошенко Poroshenko approves simplified registration of medicines President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on amendments to article 9 of the law of Ukraine on medicines, simplifying the registration of medicines by the state. 4 813 18 Ukrainian Politics

"Party dictatorship" law contradicts international standards, - Venice Commission The European Commission for Democracy through Law (the Venice Commission) has criticized the amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Election of People's Deputies of Ukraine," better known as the "party dictatorship" law. 8 432 26 Ukrainian Politics

Lutsenko opposes lustration law abolition as head of agency most efficiently cleansed due to it Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko strongly opposes the abolition of the law "On the cleansing of the ranks of power" (lustration). 6 461 42 Ukrainian Politics

Displaced persons to be hired without probation President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the bill stipulating that internally displaced persons should be relieved from a probation period when hired for a job. 6 638 97 Ukrainian Politics

петренко About 6,000 convicts released under Savchenko law, - Minister Petrenko Some 6,000 convicts have taken advantage of the 'Savchenko law' (the law of Ukraine No. 838) that stipulates equating each day spent in a pre-trial facility to two days in prison. 14 731 62 Ukrainian Politics

луценко "Savchenko law" needs to be amended, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko opposes the reversal of the "Savchenko law", but believes it needs to be amended so that it does not release criminals who had conducted grave crimes. The law stipulates for counting one day spent by a convict in pre-trial detention as two days. 51 689 170 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

More than 10,000 criminal released under 'Savchenko's law', - first deputy head of National Police Troian More than 10,000 criminals have been released since the so-called 'Savchenko's law' has come into force. 26 710 114 Ukrainian Politics

Savchenko's law must be amended. It should not apply to people convicted of violent crimes, - Minister Petrenko The Ministry of Justice says the law that allows counting one day of pre-trial detention as two days of main sentence (referred to as 'Savchenko's law') can not be applied to persons convicted of especially grave crimes. 4 835 29 Ukrainian Politics

Duda signs law to favor transfer and deployment of NATO troops in Poland President of Poland Andrzej Duda has signed amendments to the law on the principles of the presence and movement of foreign troops in the territory of Poland. 2 507 9 World

"Those involved in drug schemes of past united against us," - Hroisman The Verkhovna Rada should adopt an effective law that will allow pharmaceuticals registered and sold in countries with strong regulatory authorities to freely get to the Ukrainian market. 17 372 54 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Rada extends unauthorized immigrants’ period of stay in Ukraine to 18 months The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has increased the maximum period of stay in the immigration detention facilities for foreigners and stateless persons unlawfully present in Ukraine from 12 to 18 months. 5 951 13 Ukrainian Politics

закон украины голос Law on Prosecutor's Office already published in parliamentary newspaper’s special issue, - MP Ariev. PHOTO Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction MP Volodymyr Ariev has posted a picture of the special issue of the official parliamentary paper Holos Ukrainy with the published law that allows appointing Yurii Lutsenko prosecutor general. 24 110 149 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

луценко Poroshenko signs bill allowing Lutsenko hold post of Prosecutor General, - official information President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the bill on making amendments to certain legal acts of Ukraine regarding activities of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO). 39 633 338 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

Parubii: 15 IMF bills to be put on parliament's agenda Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrii Parubii says the agenda of the next two plenary weeks will include nearly 15 draft laws necessary for cooperation with the International Monetary Fund. 5 483 44 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine has adopted 137 laws and regulations for liberalization of visa regime with EU, - vice prime minister Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing Hennadii Zubko said that Ukraine had adopted 137 laws and regulatory acts for the liberalization of the visa regime with the European Union. 3 081 26 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Only parliamentary investigative commission can give decisive answer on Poroshenko’s offshore companies, - deputy head of Batkivshchyna faction Serhii Soboliev The definite answer about the legality of President Poroshenko’s offshore accounts can be given only by an investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada. 12 908 161 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

Law on electronic income statements for officials enters into force The law providing obligatory electronic statements for officials starting from 2016 and stipulating criminal liability if data provided differs from real by more than 344,500 UAH as of today ($12,759) has entered into force. 15 900 57 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko signs e-declaration law During a meeting with representatives of the commission to select members of the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption, President Petro Poroshenko signed the law on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine on electronic declaration by civil servants of their property, income, spending, and financial obligations in 2016. The law was part of the so-called visa-free package Ukraine has to pass for the European Union to decide on Ukrainian citizens' visa-free travels. 21 724 72 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

парламент Rada passes e-declarations law amended by Poroshenko. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada at its plenary meeting on Tuesday adopted the bill No. 3755 on electronic income declarations of public officials, as amended by President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 48 510 105 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman signed law abolishing postponement of e-declarations until 2017 Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Hroisman has signed the law cancelling the norm which amended the 2016 state budget law and stipulated that electronic income declarations of civil servants be introduced no earlier than Jan. 1, 2017. 38 979 101 Ukrainian Politics

Kyiv and Brussels reach compromise on visa-free laws, - EU Delegation to Ukraine press officer The representatives of the European Union and Ukrainian politicians have stricken a compromise on the adoption of laws required for the introduction of a visa-free regime between Ukraine and the EU. 51 158 75 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko signed three visa-free package laws. E-declaration law still debated President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the laws necessary for the establishment of a visa-free regime between Ukraine and the European Union. 6 872 63 Ukrainian Politics

Rada Speaker Hroisman signes 'visa-free' laws and sends them to President Poroshenko Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman has signed the laws that were adopted by the parliament last week. The signed laws belong to the so-called 'visa-free package', a prerequisite for the EU's introduction of visa-free travel for Ukrainian citizens. 3 441 12 Ukrainian Politics

"We have made this decisive step!" - Poroshenko thanked MPs for adoption of "visa-free” laws President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian lawmakers for the adoption of laws necessary for the liberalization of the visa regime with the EU. 37 988 300 Ukrainian Politics

Rada adopts "visa-free" law on activities of National Agency to trace and manage corrupt assets The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted in the second reading and as a whole the bill No.4056 from the "visa-free" package. The bill stipulates for amending the Law of Ukraine "on the National Agency of Ukraine detecting, investigating and managing the assets, obtained through corrupt practices and other crimes." 6 656 14 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

парламент Rada adopted "visa-free" law on special property confiscation The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted in the second reading and as a whole the bill No.4054 on improvement of property forfeiture procedures and special confiscation institutions. The adoption of the law is one of the requirements for introduction of the visa-free regime between Ukraine and the EU. 29 495 67 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko and Biden discussed adoption of anti-corruption laws President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden. 4 083 40 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Rada must support laws necessary for visa-free regime with EU next week, Ukraine’s PM says The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine must make legislation necessary for the introduction of visa-free regime with the European Union next week. 3 757 55 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Visa-free package law, publicly signed by Poroshenko, remains void According to the Verkhovna Rada official website, the law on the State Bureau of Investigation signed by President Petro Poroshenko at a press conference on Jan. 14 has not entered into force. 27 403 89 Ukrainian Politics

выборы экзит-пол урна Poroshenko signed law on re-election in Kryvyi Rih President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a law on re-election of the mayor of Kryvyi Rih city. 31 335 233 Previously in trend: Kryvyi Rih re-election

конституция constitution Law extending term for amendments to Constitution consideration in Rada rules officialy published The law will come into force on the day following its publication. 5 129 49 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

порошенко poroshenko Poroshenko approves extension of amendments to Constitution consideration term by parliament President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a bill on changes in the Verkhovna Rada rules concerning the adoption of amendments to the Constitution supported Jan. 28. 6 121 105 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

гройсман Rada Speaker Hroisman signed law on Kryvyi Rih mayoral re-election Verkhovna Rada Speaker Volodymyr Hroisman has signed the bill supported by the parliament on Dec. 23 on holding early mayoral election in Kryvyi Rih, the Dnipropetrovsk region, on March 27, 2016. 13 684 139 Previously in trend: Kryvyi Rih re-election

Law on international broadcasting comes into force Today, Jan. 16, the law "On the system of international broadcasting in Ukraine" comes into force. 2 959 18 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko signs state budget law 2016 President Petro Poroshenko signed the law on the state budget for 2016 on Thursday, Dec. 31. 8 468 68 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

налоги вр кодекс Poroshenko signs Tax code amendments President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the Cabinet's draft law "On amendments to the Tax code of Ukraine and certain legislation of Ukraine regarding securing of balanced revenues in 2016." 32 580 53 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko authorised Cabinet to impose retaliatory sanctions against Russia President Poroshenko signed the law on amendments to the law of Ukraine on foreign economic activity (on empowering the government to apply appropriate economic measures against an aggressor state). 18 702 133 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

порошенко President of Ukraine allows foreigners serving in National Guard President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the law No.920-VIII "amending the "Law on the National Guard of Ukraine" in terms of improvement of legal basis of the National Guard activities". Rada adopted the draft law on Dec. 24. 23 071 188 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko vetoes law on foreign currency loan restructuring President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has vetoed the law on the restructuring of foreign currency loans (No. 1558-1) and offers its complete rejection. 25 177 182 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko signs law authorizing attachment of property of any person within investigation of criminal case President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a law that permits the seizure of property of any person in the case of its use as evidence in criminal proceedings. 50 779 134 Ukrainian Politics

луценко War of all against all is reformers' suicide, - MP Lutsenko Poroshenko Bloc faction chairman Yurii Lutsenko says the war of all against all would lead to "reformers' suicide." 33 838 186 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko signed law on financial aid to civilian and military volunteers wounded in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the law of Ukraine No. 735-VIII "On amending the Law of Ukraine "On war veterans status, guarantees, and social protection" regarding one-time payment to civil and military volunteers protecting independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as to families of the killed," which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on Nov. 3, 2015. 4 805 20 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Poroshenko signs law on special confiscation of property President Poroshenko has signed a law amending the Criminal Code and the Civil Code of Ukraine and improving special confiscation institutions with the purpose of corruption risk elimination. 36 725 91 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Foreign military allowed to join multinational two-month exercise in Ukraine President Poroshenko signed the law sanctioning foreign military units' participation in a multinational exercise in November- December in Starychi village (the Lviv region). 5 406 80 Ukrainian Politics

hflf Parliament approves creation of State Investigation Bureau. VIDEO Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has passed the bill No. 2114 "On the State Investigation Bureau." 14 933 40 Ukrainian Politics

Putin approves law on seizure of foreign assets in the Russian Federation Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the law on jurisdictional immunity of foreign states in Russia. 32 137 196 Economics

всу Rada allows foreigners serving in Ukrainian Army as contract soldiers The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed the bill "On amendments to certain legal acts of Ukraine regarding foreigners and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine" in the second reading and as the whole. 22 276 231 Ukrainian Politics