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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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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

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

симороз Shulyak’s "apology" to me is just a disgusting farce and mockery - warrior Symoroz Seriously wounded soldier Oleh Symoroz considers apology issued by Head of "Servant of People" party Olena Shulyak to be a disgusting farce and mockery. 26 532 74 Previously in trend: War

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

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

опзж Zelensky signed law banning pro-Russian political parties President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law banning pro-Russian political parties. 8 744 70 Previously in trend: War

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

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

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. 5 824 70

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

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

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

умєров Launch of e-register of those liable for military service to accelerate exchange of information in army, - Umerov The draft law No. 10062, adopted in the second reading, will allow the army to speed up information exchange. 7 000 66 Society

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

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

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

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

Zelenskyi signs law on creation of Bureau of Economic Security Zelenskyi signs law on creation of Bureau of Economic Security President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed law No. 1150-IX on the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine, which the Verkhovna Rada adopted on January 28, 2021, the presidential press service said on Monday. 28 455 59 Ukrainian Politics

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

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

мобілізація Law on mobilization in Ukraine has been published: it will enter into force on May 18 On Wednesday, 17 April, the law on improving certain issues of mobilisation, military registration and military service was published in the official publication of the Verkhovna Rada, the Voice of Ukraine. The document comes into force one month after its publication. 27 832 56 War 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

зона,неволя,тюрма,колонія Depending on level of military training, convicts will be able to serve not only as private soldiers, but also as sergeants and officers - "Servant of People" Shuliak The draft law on the involvement of convicts in the defense of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, adopted in the first reading, stipulates that prisoners will be kept on a special register, and their administrative supervision will be exercised by the commander of the military unit. The convicts will be able to serve not only as private soldiers, but also as sergeants and officers, depending on their military training. 4 184 54 Previously in trend: War

"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

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

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

Парламент Грузії затвердив закон про іноагентів Georgian Parliament finally approves law on ’foreign agents’ On 14 May, the Georgian parliament voted in favour of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence in the third and final reading. Massive protests against the adoption of the document began in the country’s capital, Tbilisi. 4 860 51 World

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

шойгу,путін Putin signed series of laws that strengthen state's repressive apparatus Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a series of laws that bring the Russian Federation closer to the standards of modern North Korea. 13 347 51 World

єс,євросоюз Constituent meeting was held regarding beginning of assessment of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with European one – Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna took part in the constituent meeting to start assessing the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law. 817 50 World

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

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

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

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

коррупция взятка госзакупки Verkhovna Rada adopts anti-corruption law on public procurement Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Verkhovna Rada adopted in the second reading and in general the draft law on amendments to some legislative acts on public procurement, improving the mechanism of public procurement in Ukraine close to UAH 300 billion (about $13.6 billion) per year. 23 561 48 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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

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

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

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

Рада ухвалила закон про статус англійської мови в Україні Verkhovna Rada adopted law on use of English language in Ukraine On June 4, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the law on the use of the English language in Ukraine in the second reading. 6 611 44 Ukrainian Politics

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

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

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

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

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

польща EU has launched proceedings against Poland over Russian influence law The Board of Commissioners of the European Union has decided to initiate proceedings regarding Poland’s violation of EU legislation in connection with the law on the creation of a commission to investigate Russian influence. 11 498 41 World

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

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