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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has made substantial progress in advancing key legislative drafts. Prominent among them is draft law No. 12442, which introduces criminal liability for leaders of territorial recruitment centers (TCR) and members of military medical commissions (MMC) for mobilization-related offenses. Additionally, the adoption of draft law No. 12353 mandates the evacuation of children from conflict zones. These legislative measures signify a crucial effort to address mobilization challenges and protect vulnerable populations during ongoing conflicts. The proposed legal enhancements align with broader strategic initiatives to fortify Ukraine's defense and uphold transparency and accountability.

What are the key features of draft law No. 12442?

Draft law No. 12442 introduces criminal liability for violations related to defense and mobilization. It targets leaders of territorial recruitment centers and members of military medical commissions, holding them accountable for breaches during the mobilization process. This measure aims to enhance compliance and integrity within Ukraine's defense mobilization framework.

What does the forced child evacuation law entail?

The draft law No. 12353 mandates the evacuation of children from combat zones. This law prioritizes the safety and welfare of children by ensuring their removal from risk-laden environments. Through this legislative action, Ukraine seeks to protect the most vulnerable from the direct impacts of military conflicts.

How does the draft law strengthen media protections?

The draft law No. 11321, contrary to restricting media, aims to protect honest media from undue influence. It provides legal safeguards to uphold freedom of speech while ensuring that media activities remain transparent and accountable, strengthening press freedom in Ukraine.

What are the implications of the multiple citizenship draft law?

The draft law on multiple citizenship, No. 11469, represents a significant shift in Ukraine's legal landscape. By allowing multiple citizenships, it opens up possibilities for Ukrainians abroad to engage more fully with their homeland while retaining foreign citizenship, thereby fostering a global Ukrainian community.

What provisions does the draft law on demobilization include?

The draft law on demobilization relates to procedural guidelines for the withdrawal of military personnel. While specific details remain under discussion, these legal frameworks are crucial to managing Ukraine's defense personnel effectively during and after mobilization periods.

How does the draft law plan to combat media-related offenses?

Draft law No. 10242 addresses the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information. It aims to impose penalties on individuals and organizations for misusing or leaking data from public electronic registers, thereby reinforcing data security and privacy protections.

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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). 6 791 124 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. 428 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. 932 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. 7 113 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. 7 176 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. 3 251 19

Defense Ministry asks to postpone drafting law on conditions of military demobilization Ministry of Defense asks Rada Defense Committee to postpone drafting of demobilization bill until March - media The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has asked the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence to postpone until March 18, 2025 the deadline for drafting a bill on the conditions for demobilization of military personnel during martial law. 3 531 12 Previously in trend: War

military ID card There are no bills to reduce mobilization age either in Rada or in relevant committee - Zavitnevych There have been no bills to reduce the mobilization age from 25 to 18 years in the Verkhovna Rada or in our specialized Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, in particular. 1 072 7

Mobilisation in Ukraine Media outlets cited 17th Brigade of National Guard of Ukraine as reporting on preparation of draft law to lower mobilisation age. Brigade says it is fake Information about the alleged lowering of the mobilisation age, which was reported by the media with reference to a representative of the 17th National Guard Brigade, is not true. 1 810 8

Ministry of Defense: Bill on demobilization is ready, but its implementation is not yet possible Bill on demobilization is ready, but its implementation is impossible - Defense Ministry Bill on demobilisation has been developed and prepared for submission to the Verkhovna Rada. 10 540 183 Previously in trend: War

Media are urged not to adopt Bill 10242 on liability for the media Media representatives call on Rada not to adopt bill on liability for publishing data from registries Media representatives and human rights NGOs are calling on the Verkhovna Rada not to adopt bill No. 10242, which provides for liability for journalists, in the current version. 1 172 9

VR, parliament, Rada, Verkhovna Law Enforcement Committee of Verkhovna Rada left provisions against journalists in draft law on registers - Zheleznyak The Law Enforcement Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has supported the submission of the draft law on registers No. 10242, which provides for liability for journalists, for the second reading. 2 871 7

Multiple citizenship: Parliament adopts draft law as basis Verkhovna Rada supported draft law on multiple citizenship as basis The Verkhovna Rada supported as a basis the draft law No. 11469 on the introduction of multiple citizenship in Ukraine. 6 021 31

Trial by jury: Rada supported in first reading Verkhovna Rada supported in first reading draft laws on establishment of jury trial in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis two bills on the establishment of a jury trial in Ukraine. 2 156 12

Rada failed bill on responsibility for publishing data from registers Rada failed to vote on bill on responsibility for publishing data from registers The Verkhovna Rada has not voted on draft law No. 10242 on criminalizing unauthorized interference, sale or dissemination of information processed in public electronic registers. 6 151 17

The Rada wants to allow covert investigative actions against journalists "Servants" want to pass bill that would allow them to "pursue" investigative journalists, - Shabunin. The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to adopt bill No. 10242, which will allow law enforcement officers to conduct covert investigative actions, in particular against journalists and the media. 5 140 33

Bill to reduce the age limit for mobilization to 55 years There is no reason to say that bill to reduce age limit to 55 will be considered in nearest future - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The bill that proposes to lower the upper age limit for mobilization of men from 60 to 55 will not be considered in the Verkhovna Rada in the near future. 9 666 46 Previously in trend: mobilization

Рада прийняла вдосконалений законопроєкт про угоди зі слідством Verkhovna Rada adopts improved draft law on plea bargains: top corrupt officials will not be able to pay off, - Shabunin The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12039, which improves the regulation of plea agreements in criminal proceedings on corruption and corruption-related criminal offenses. 3 515 32

Рада може зупинити роботу муніципалітетів: Що відомо? Parliament plans to consider draft law that will stop work of hospitals and schools - Association of Ukrainian Cities The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider today draft law No. 6013, which could lead to the shutdown of hospitals, schools, heat and water supply companies of communal property. 4 975 5

Голова Верховної Ради Руслан Стефанчук To implement "Victory Plan", legislative changes are envisaged, - Stefanchuk To effectively implement the Victory Plan, legislative changes are envisaged. There will be a number of legislative initiatives for each of the points of the document. 5 854 45

Рада підтримала законопроєкт про угоду зі слідством у корупційних справах Rada approved draft law on agreement with investigation of corruption crimes On October 9, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading draft law No. 12039 on an agreement with the investigation regarding the investigation of corruption cases. 1 795 16

patriot Romanian Senate approves government bill to transfer Patriot system to Ukraine On Monday, September 2, the upper house of the Romanian parliament (Senate) approved a government bill on the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. 1 876 7

Законопроєкт щодо правового статусу іноземних добровольців Verkhovna Rada supported in general draft law on legal status of foreigners and stateless persons defending Ukraine On 20 August, the Verkhovna Rada supported the draft law on the legal status of foreigners and stateless persons fighting for Ukraine. 1 635 2

вр Draft law banning use of Russian programs is registered in Verkhovna Rada On August 19, the Verkhovna Rada registered draft law No. 11492 "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On Sanctions’ regarding the prohibition of the use of software products and access to electronic information resources." 4 638 27

зеленський Draft law to guarantee that there will be no manipulation of Ukrainian church from Moscow is proposed to Rada - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 905th day of the war with Russia. 7 717 61 Previously in trend: War

подвійне громадянство Zelenskyy submitted draft law on multiple citizenship for consideration by Verkhovna Rada President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a draft law on multiple citizenship to parliament. 12 670 71

потураев,микита,потураєв Poturaiev: Servant of People ready to give 150 votes to ban UOC-MP The Servant of the People faction will have at least 150 votes for a draft law that would ban the activities of the UOC-MP in Ukraine. 4 885 25

танк,зсу Defense Ministry supports draft law on private military companies The Ministry of Defense has supported the draft law "On International Defense Companies" with reservations. 13 195 24 Previously in trend: War

Воєнний стан та мобілізація в Україні Zelenskyy submits bills to Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilisation President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on the extension of martial law in Ukraine and "On the extension of the term of general mobilisation" until 9 November 2024. 3 624 18 Previously in trend: Martial law

руслан,стефанчук None of three options for economic booking will gain support in Verkhovna Rada - Stefanchuk The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, is sceptical about the so-called economic reservation. He believes that none of the three proposed bills on economic reservation will gain the necessary support among MPs. 4 174 31

Нардеп Дмитро Наталуха про законопроєкт щодо економічного бронювання Draft law on economic reservation is planned to be put to vote in Verkhovna Rada by end of month, - "servant of people" Natalukha The draft law on the economic reservation of persons liable for military service may be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration in the first reading by the end of July. 4 999 67 Previously in trend: mobilization

Рада підтримала закон про військову поліцію Rada supported law on creation of Military Police in first reading On Wednesday, June 19, the Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 6569-d on the establishment of the Military Police. 6 700 42

Доноси на ухилянтів пропонують запровадити в Україні "Denunciations" on evaders for reward are proposed to be introduced in Rada - mass media In the new draft law on the military police, it is proposed to introduce the creation of a "guerrilla network", which would inform law enforcement officers about conscripts who violated the law for money. 24 725 202 Previously in trend: mobilization

Загальновійськова підготовка Verkhovna Rada adopts law on initial general military training in educational institutions The Verkhovna Rada supported in general the draft law No. 11092 on improving the system of initial general military training, which is proposed to be conducted in educational institutions, including schools and vocational schools. 3 428 23 War in Ukraine

Дмитро Наталуха про економічне бронювання "Servant of people" Natalukha suggested that employers pay UAH 20,000 military levy for each employee The Committee on Economic Development, led by the initiative group of Committee Chairman Dmytro Natalukha, has developed proposals for economic reservation, which allow employers to identify employees who are strategically important to their business, pay UAH 20,000 of military duty per month for each of them and continue to operate and pay taxes necessary to support the Armed Forces. 23 148 216 Previously in trend: mobilization

ICC Ukraine Draft law on misappropriation of private property will undermine investors’ confidence in Ukraine - ICC Ukraine The draft law No. 11195 of April 22, 2024 on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine on the mechanism of protection of property rights of third parties attempts to legalize the mechanism of state appropriation of property rights. This will not only be a manifestation of complete disrespect for the institution of property rights, but will also completely undermine the trust of Western governments and cause irreparable damage to the investment climate. 4 308 23 Ukrainian Politics

мобілізація Parliament proposes to equalize right of women and men with children under 18 to be discharged from military service in wartime The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law that would equalize the rights of women and men with children under 18 to be discharged from military service during wartime. 9 987 27 Ukrainian Politics

ВР підтримала створення Реєстру постраждалих осіб через війну  Rada supports draft law on establishing Register of Victims of Russian Armed Aggression The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading the draft law No. 10256 on the registration of persons whose lives and health were damaged as a result of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. 544 2 Previously in trend: War

авто Car mobilization: From whom and under what conditions vehicle can be seized Cars can be seized for the needs of the Armed Forces from citizens who have more than one vehicle. 27 854 110 Previously in trend: mobilization

мобілізація,тцк "Servant of people" Kopytin: Draft law on mobilisation has passed test of compliance with Constitution The future of the draft law on mobilisation depends on the "political will" of the president. 10 002 69 Previously in trend: mobilization

зсу,армія,мобілізація No demobilisation after 36 months and e-cabinet for persons liable for military service: Main provisions of draft law on mobilisation. LIST On 11 April, the Verkhovna Rada passed a draft law on mobilisation. 43 372 275 Previously in trend: mobilization

вр Rada removes amendment on demobilisation after 36 months The Verkhovna Rada removed the amendment on demobilisation from the government’s draft law. 6 795 29 Previously in trend: War

міноборони Draft law on demobilization may take several months to prepare - Defense Ministry The General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense will soon begin drafting a bill on demobilization, a process that could take several months. 3 986 38 Previously in trend: War

зсу Reward for destruction of Russian equipment and UAH 150,000 for purchase of car: "Motivational package" in draft law on mobilisation for citizens who will sign contract with MoD The draft law on mobilisation will include a "motivational package" for citizens who sign a contract with the Ministry of Defence. 6 263 22 Ukrainian Politics

вр Rada begins second reading of draft law on mobilisation The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has begun consideration of Draft Law No. 10449 on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding certain issues of military service, mobilisation and military registration. 4 519 30 Ukrainian Politics

авто Citizens who own more than one car may have their vehicle confiscated for needs of army, - "servant of people" Bezuhla The draft law on mobilisation contains a provision according to which citizens who own more than one car can have their vehicle confiscated for the needs of the Defence Forces. 36 871 128 Ukrainian Politics

авто,війна,тот They want to deprive evaders of right to drive car - People’s Deputy Honcharenko The draft law on mobilization, prepared for the second reading in the Verkhovna Rada, contains a provision prohibiting petitioners from driving a car. 7 621 96 Previously in trend: mobilization

комітет Rada Committee on National Security and Defence excluded from draft law on mobilisation previously approved provisions on additional payments to military The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defence removed from the draft law on mobilisation the provisions on additional payments at zero, which had been previously supported by the Committee. 12 373 55 Previously in trend: mobilization