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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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Court authorized arrest of former MP involved in voting for 'dictatorship laws' The Pechersk district court in Kyiv has authorized the detention of former Member of Parliament Andrii Pinchuk, who is charged with signing the protocols of voting for the 'dictatorship laws' dated January 16, 2014. 19 539 39 Incidents

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

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". 3 071 38 Ukrainian Politics

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

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

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

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

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

зеленський Zelenskyi signed law that would allow confiscation of assets of those who support Russian aggression The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed the Law "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Effectiveness of Sanctions Related to the Assets of Individuals", which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on May 12, 2022. 4 138 36 War in Ukraine

повістка Media: New law on mobilisation does not specify whether summonses should be in paper or electronic form The new law on mobilisation does not provide a direct answer to the question of whether a summons can be served electronically - it neither provides for such a procedure nor prohibits its introduction by the Cabinet of Ministers. 6 531 35 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

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

Закон про мобілізацію увʼязнених Zelenskyy signs law on mobilization of convicts On Friday, May 17, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law 11079-1, which allows certain categories of prisoners to be mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 4 831 33 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko Signed a Law that Allows Preventive Detention of Persons in the ATO Area President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Law "On Combating Terrorism" regarding preventive detention of individuals involved in terrorist activities in the area of ​anti-terrorism operation for a period exceeding 72 hours. 18 769 33 Ukrainian Politics

мавік Zelensky signed laws on preferential import of drones and thermal imagers The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed laws on exemption from VAT and import duties of copters, thermal imagers, collimators, walkie-talkies and night vision devices. 3 021 30 Economics

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

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

Censor.NET obtained draft law on national security that Pentagon chief urged Rada to pass. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Censor.NET obtained draft law on national security that Pentagon chief urged Rada to pass. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The draft law on Ukraine’s national security defines the bases and principles of national security and defense, the state policy goals and main provisions which will guarantee protection against threats to the society and every citizen. 10 508 29 Ukrainian Politics

Yatseniuk confident that Parliament will adopt all legislation necessary for cooperation with IMF within its next plenary week The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will support the draft legislation necessary for allocation of the next tranche of the IMF loan in the amount of $1.7 billion during its next plenary week on June 16 - 17. 2 609 29 Economics

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. 4 837 29 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

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. 5 826 27 Previously in trend: War

выборы экзит-пол урна Law on local elections came into force The law on local elections is published in the official newspaper of the Verkhovna Rada "Holos Ukrainy". 7 107 26 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

"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

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

Razumkov signs law on indigenous peoples Razumkov signs law on indigenous peoples Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov signed the law on the indigenous peoples of Ukraine. 2 670 24 Ukrainian Politics

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 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

тюрьма In Russia, they will be imprisoned for life for helping saboteurs The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted a law on life imprisonment for facilitating subversive activities. 3 250 22 World

контрабанда,беб,готівка Zelenskyy signed law on criminal liability for smuggling President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Draft Law No. 5420 criminalizing smuggling, imposing fines and imprisonment depending on the value of smuggled goods, which will come into force in July 2024. The law is part of the requirements for receiving macro-financial assistance from the European Union. 3 791 21 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський,підпис Zelensky signed law on criminal liability for rules infraction for operation of combat or special vehicles President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed Law No. 9325 on criminal liability for military offenses related to the rules infraction for the operation of combat or special vehicles, flights or training for them and navigation. 6 615 21 Previously in trend: War

дерадянізація Zelensky signed law on de-Sovietization of Ukrainian legislation President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed the law "On de-Sovietization of the legislation of Ukraine". 7 592 20 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

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

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

грузія Opposition protests in Georgia demand government resignation and early elections Protesters in center of Tbilisi began to put forward political demands and, along with government dismissal, demanded early elections. 4 513 19 World

держдума Russian Federation passed law on extrajudicial closure of mass media for "fakes" and "discrediting" army Deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted in the third reading a law that empowers the Prosecutor General's Office to close without trial the mass media for spreading "fakes", "discrediting" the armed forces of Russia and "calls for sanctions". 2 153 19 World

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

Zelenskyi signs law on intelligence Zelenskyi signs law on intelligence President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has officially signed the Law "On intelligence", which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on September 17, 2020. 2 688 18 Ukrainian Politics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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