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The increasing legal tension surrounding the latest bills in both Poland and Ukraine highlights the dynamic legislative environment in 2025. Polish President Karol Nawrocki's bill aims to penalize the denial of crimes by Ukrainian nationalists, stirring debate over free speech and historical accountability. Meanwhile, Ukraine grapples with Bill No. 14057, potentially affecting journalistic freedoms by calling into question allegations of corruption until court verdicts are rendered. Both countries’ political landscapes are deeply affected by these legislative developments, as they navigate the complex terrain of legal reform and regional relations. The intricacies of these bills reveal broader socio-political dynamics and legal frameworks influencing how countries manage national narratives and governance.

What are the key provisions of the Polish bill on Ukrainian nationalist crimes?

The Polish bill, introduced by President Karol Nawrocki, seeks to amend the Criminal Code to criminalize the denial of crimes committed by Ukrainian nationalists. This move aims to address historical grievances but raises concerns about free speech and its implications for Polish-Ukrainian relations.

What is the impact of Ukraine's Bill No. 14057 on freedom of press?

Bill No. 14057 proposes amendments to the Civil Code in Ukraine, which could potentially restrict journalists by deeming any accusations of corruption false until a court ruling is made. This creates a complex legal environment for journalists, potentially curbing investigative reporting and impacting media freedoms.

How does Bill No. 14057 affect accusations of corruption in Ukraine?

According to Bill No. 14057, until a court ruling is provided, any claims indicating corruption are considered false and subject to refutation. This proposed amendment may lead to significant changes in how corruption is reported and prosecuted, impacting both legal proceedings and public perception.

Why are there protests in Ukraine against military-related bills?

Protests in Ukraine have arisen in response to draft laws proposing tougher penalties for military disobedience. Specifically, bills like No. 13452 and No. 13260, which increase military personnel's responsibility under martial law, have sparked public outcry, as citizens express concerns over fairness and the potential for excessive punishment.

How does Polish bill on crimes by Ukrainian nationalists affect international relations?

The Polish bill addressing crimes by Ukrainian nationalists could exacerbate tensions between Poland and Ukraine. It raises historical issues that challenge diplomatic relations and necessitates careful dialogue to avoid further strain, particularly in how history is interpreted and acknowledged by both nations.

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Graham: Sanctions against Russian oil consumers will help force Putin to sit at the negotiating table Graham announces progress in advancing Russia sanctions bill US Senator Lindsey Graham announced bipartisan support for a bill that would allow Trump to impose sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil and gas in order to push Putin toward peace talks. 1 385 19 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia

Finance Committee backs bills expanding incentives for UAV manufacturers Finance Committee backs bills expanding incentives for UAV manufacturers The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy has recommended that parliament adopt bills No. 14169 and No. 14170 amending the Tax and Customs Codes to expand the system of incentives for UAV manufacturers. 16 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada voted in first reading on bill No. 14057 on right of corrupt officials to silence journalists On 5 November, the Verkhovna Rada passed the first reading of draft law No. 14057, which could create new mechanisms for censorship and complicate the work of independent media against top corrupt officials. 17 638 166 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Bill No. 14057

foreign nationals Foreigners in Ukraine’s Armed Forces to receive temporary residence permits: Rada passes bill On November 4, the Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 14052, which clarifies the legal status and medical support procedures for foreign citizens and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations. 953 4 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

new president of Poland Nawrocki Polish President Nawrocki submits bill on punishment for "denying crimes of OUN-UPA" Polish President Karol Nawrocki has initiated a bill to amend the Criminal Code, proposing to criminalise the denial of "crimes" committed by Ukrainian nationalists. 4 429 107 Previously in trend: Poland creates remembrance day for "genocide of OUN and UPA"

supreme,vr,parliament,council Bill No. 14057 states that until court ruling, any hint of corruption is deemed false and subject to refutation – Shalaiskyi Bill No. 14057, which proposes amendments to the Civil Code, states that until there is a court ruling, any suggestion that someone is a corrupt official is considered false and therefore subject to refutation. 5 235 60 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Bill No. 14057

Bill amending Civil Code submitted to Verkhovna Rada Verkhovna Rada registers Bill No. 14057 that could restrict journalists’ work On September 21, a group of MPs submitted Bill No. 14057 to the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to the Civil Code. 3 469 45 Previously in trend: Bill No. 14057

Ukraine will be able to send units of the Ukrainian Navy abroad Zelenskyy submits bill to Verkhovna Rada to send Ukrainian Navy units to Turkey and Britain President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has registered in the Verkhovna Rada bill No. 14059 on sending units of the Ukrainian Navy to Turkey and the United Kingdom until martial law is lifted. 7 033 25 Previously in trend: Law on sending Ukrainian Armed Forces abroad

Punishment for AWOL: Lubinets opposes draft laws Servicemen should not be punished for voluntarily returning to military service – Lubinets opposes tougher criminal liability for AWOL Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has spoken out against draft laws No. 13260 and No. 13452, which increase criminal liability for unauthorized absence from a unit during martial law and for disobeying commanders’ orders. 1 497 20 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

There will be no tougher penalties for military personnel for insubordination, according to the Ministry of Defence. Provisions on tougher penalties for military personnel for disobedience will be removed from bill, - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence has held consultations with the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement and the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence on draft laws No. 13452 and No. 13266, which have caused a public outcry. 5 515 160 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Protests in Kyiv against increased responsibility of soldiers for disciplinary offences "Service is not slavery": protests in Kyiv against bill that increases penalties for military personnel. PHOTOS On the evening of Friday, 5 September, a protest against draft law No. 13452, which toughens punishment for military personnel for insubordination, takes place on Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv. Ukrainians are also protesting against draft law 13260, which aims to increase the responsibility of the military for the use of force under martial law. 15 076 313 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Servant of the People Ionushas General Staff and 20 military unit commanders push stiffer penalties for military disobedience – Servant of People Ionushas The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and unit commanders are insisting on changes to the legal responsibility of servicemen and on the adoption of Draft Law No. 13452, which would prohibit courts from imposing suspended sentences or mitigating punishments for disobedience committed by military personnel. 9 175 98 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Покарання військових за непокору: комітет Ради підтримав законопроєкт Rada committee backs draft law toughening punishment for military disobedience The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement has supported a draft law proposing prison terms of 5 to 10 years for servicemen who disobey a commander’s order. 5 696 81 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Ruslan Stefanchuk There will be open debate on bill on travel abroad for men aged 18–22 – Stefanchuk Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said he expects a broad discussion, with the military and civil society, on a draft law that would allow men aged 18 to 22 to leave Ukraine. 2 794 54 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Going abroad until the age of 24 What is being proposed in the Rada Rada proposes to allow men up to 24 years old to go abroad, - media The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that proposes to lift the travel ban for conscripts and persons liable for military service who are not subject to conscription in the current and next years due to their under 25 years of age. 9 064 141 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Prison for illegal border crossing What they offer Prison for illegal border crossing: Svyrydenko submits draft law to Rada Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has submitted draft law No. 13673 to the Verkhovna Rada, which proposes to increase the liability for illegal crossing of the state border during martial law. 14 260 230 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

European Solidarity factio submitted a draft law on NABU and SAPO What is known European Solidarity faction submitted alternative bill on NABU and SAPO "European Solidarity has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada an alternative bill to the presidential one to restore the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 3 016 27 Previously in trend: New law regarding NABU and SAPO

VR Committee Tomorrow, VR Committee will consider presidential and alternative draft laws on powers of NABU and SAPO. We are talking about first reading, - Yurchyshyn On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement should reconsider the decision on the dependence of the NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. 1 624 21 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Polygraph testing of NABU detectives: Bureau clarification NABU clarifies who will conduct polygraph tests for Bureau detectives under Zelenskyy’s new draft law The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) clarified that, according to the provisions of President Zelenskyy’s draft law No. 13533, polygraph tests will be conducted by NABU’s Internal Control Department, not by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 4 737 42 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence New law regarding NABU and SAPO

NABU, SAPO NABU and SAPO back Zelenskyy’s submitted draft law restoring their independence Draft law No. 13533, submitted by the President of Ukraine as an urgent measure, restores all procedural powers and guarantees the independence of NABU and SAPO. 4 460 57 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy submits draft law on independence of NABU and SAPO to Verkhovna Rada. DOCUMENT A draft law by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strengthen the powers of the anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO has been registered on the website of the Verkhovna Rada. 12 129 140 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

New law on NABU and SAPO: European Commission welcomes Ukraine’s decision EU welcomes Zelenskyy’s preparation of new bill on NABU and SAPO, wants issues resolved – statement The European Commission welcomes the actions of the Ukrainian leadership to address the restrictions on the independence of NABU and SAPO and to draft a new bill on anti-corruption agencies. 3 621 45 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Restoring independence of NABU and SAPO Draft law registered Draft law to abolish elimination of independence of NABU and SAPO registered in Rada The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 13531 "on the restoration of institutional independence of bodies conducting pre-trial investigation and procedural guidance in cases of corruption offences". 5 115 37 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Hryshchuk Independence of NABU and SAPO must be restored. Verkhovna Rada session should be held as soon as possible – "Servant of People" Hryshchuk People’s Deputy from the "Servant of the People" faction Roman Hryshchuk has called for the restoration of independence to NABU and SAPO. 3 831 41 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: We heard what people are saying these days, I will propose bill to Rada as response. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that "will strengthen the rule of law system." 15 640 205 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Vasyl Virastiuk They gathered for whom they needed and who they did not need: "servant of people" Virastiuk explains why he voted for elimination of powers of NABU and SAPO Servant of the People MP Vasyl Virastiuk supported the scandalous draft law 12414 on the elimination of the powers of the NABU and the SAPO and explained his decision by the fact that they collected "for whom they needed and who they did not need." 24 067 200 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Yaroslav Yurchyshyn We are preparing bill to abolish yesterday’s trash. VR and Zelenskyy have messed up, and there are already hints from partners, - Yurchyshyn The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a draft law to abolish yesterday's decision to limit the powers of the NABU and SAPO. A petition to the Constitutional Court is also being prepared with the help of lawyers. 8 554 24 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Speaker of the Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk Stefanchuk has already signed draft law No 12414, which eliminates independence of NABU and SAPO Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk promptly signed the draft law No. 12414, which eliminates the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, adopted by the Rada today. 2 659 40

NABU responded to bill 12414 NABU and SAPO on draft law No. 12414: If adopted, anti-corruption infrastructure will be destroyed The NABU and the SAPO stressed that amendments were made to Bill 12414 at the last minute, which effectively destroyed the independence of the SAPO and subordinated the activities of the NABU and the SAPO to the Prosecutor General. 5 121 102 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU

We managed to change the draft laws of Defence City "Defence City" bill was changed due to publicity, - Hudymenko Head of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Ministry of Defence Yurii Hudymenko said that controversial provisions, including the provision on de facto amnesty for participants in defense procurement, were removed from draft law 13423-2. 1 830 7 Previously in trend: Law for

Civil servants must first complete military service: details Men will be required to complete military service to become civil servants – bill Men under the age of 60 will be required to complete military service in order to be appointed to civil service positions. 6 424 145 Previously in trend: Civil servants will have to serve in the military

Zelenskyy responds to petition on porn decriminalization Zelenskyy responds to petition on porn decriminalization: Rada already reviewing bill No. 12191 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a petition by an OnlyFans model calling for the decriminalization of adult content production in Ukraine. The petition had garnered over 25,000 signatures. 5 307 53 Previously in trend: Decriminalisation of pornography

"Servant of the People" Fedir Venislavskyi Rada working on bill for post-war elections – Servant of People Venislavskyi The Verkhovna Rada is working on a bill concerning elections that will take place after martial law is lifted. The process involves representatives of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and international partners. 2 288 46 Previously in trend: post-war elections

VR approves law on compensation for loss of property in TOT Draft law on criminal liability for TCR military registered in Rada The Verkhovna Rada proposes to establish criminal liability for crimes committed by officials and military personnel of territorial recruitment and social support centres (TCRs) against citizens. 4 393 131 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

Roadmap for the families of affected civilians Rada supports draft law on declaring war-related missing persons dead The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted in the first reading draft law No.12451, which defines the terms for declaring a person missing in action or armed conflict dead by a court. 2 810 4 Previously in trend: Missed in action during the war

Bill on national resistance Bill on national resistance to be registered in Rada, both men and women to undergo training – President’s Office On Monday, June 2, a bill introducing amendments to legislation on national resistance will be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. 6 437 73 Previously in trend: Center for Civilian Training in National Resistance

vr,rada,verkhovna "Servants of People" registered draft law prohibiting NACP from checking property of officials acquired either after their dismissal or before their appointment - Shabunin MPs from the "Servant of the People" faction have registered draft law No. 13271-1, which would allow officials to avoid punishment for corruption after they are dismissed. They plan to vote for it next week. 15 761 119 Previously in trend: Draft law on legalisation of corrupt property

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy ratifies minerals agreement with US President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a bill to ratify the agreement on minerals and establish an investment fund for reconstruction between Ukraine and the United States. 1 696 21 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Rada approves writing off military property Parliament adopts draft law on simplified write-off of military property The Verkhovna Rada has passed draft law No. 12373 in the second reading, which simplifies the procedure for writing off military property. 1 540 5 Previously in trend: Writing off military property

Verkhovna Rada to vote for law that will close information about real estate objects MPs want to close information on real estate that helps to record corruption - AntAC Tomorrow, the parliament will vote on draft law No. 11533, which proposes to restrict access to data on the exact location of real estate and cadastral numbers of land plots during martial law and for a year afterwards. 8 817 64 Previously in trend: Voting on law on closure of information on real estate objects

National Guard of Ukraine MIA on bill No. 10311: National Guard is not being granted powers but only regulates existing ones The Ministry of Internal Affairs commented on the planned amendments to the law "On the National Guard of Ukraine". 6 798 99

They want riots to be allowed to be dispersed with firearms "Servants of People" want to allow riots to be dispersed with firearms and drones MPs of the "Servant of the People" party want to allow the use of firearms, tear gas and unmanned aerial vehicles against protesters. 45 116 411

military, mobilisation, ticket Rada supports draft law on criminal liability of TCR and MMC employees for violations during mobilisation The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted draft law No. 12442 in the first reading, which provides for criminal liability for violations of the legislation on defence, mobilisation preparation and mobilisation committed by heads of territorial recruitment centres (TCR) and members of military medical commissions (MMC). 6 925 124 Previously in trend: violations during mobilisation

Forced evacuation of children Rada adopts draft law on forced evacuation of children from combat zone as basis Today, on February 11, the Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12353 on the mandatory evacuation of children from the combat zone. 494 4

Shmyhal on "work or fight" principle UK to provide Ukraine with $2.4bn for air defence, missiles and repair bases - Shmyhal The Cabinet of Ministers has approved and sent to the Verkhovna Rada a bill to ratify the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on strengthening the country's defence capabilities. 960 5

Rada does not restrict media with bill 11321, but strengthens their protection Bill No. 11321 does not restrict media, but rather strengthens protection of honest media - Yurchyshyn Bill No. 11321 does not restrict freedom of speech, but protects honest media. 7 209 95

Draft law on sending AFU abroad: Rada to consider amendments to laws during martial law Verkhovna Rada to consider draft law on sending Armed Forces abroad during martial law The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that allows sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 7 212 29 Previously in trend: War

VR approves law on compensation for loss of property in TOT Rada is proposed to expand range of persons subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment Ukrainian MPs have initiated a draft law that would expand the list of persons who may be subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment. 3 276 19

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