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The Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada is currently tackling significant legislative bills, with a focus on military service impacting civil appointments. One bill mandates that men under the age of 60 complete military service to qualify for civil positions, further aligning civil service obligations with national defense needs. Simultaneously, the Rada is reviewing a petition linked to porn decriminalization, prompted by support of over 25,000 signatures, revealing societal shifts and legal reforms in the country.Amidst the ongoing war climate, the legislative body concentrates on post-war election logistics, evidencing its forward-looking governance. The climate in Ukraine continues to witness an array of legislative developments, exemplifying active governance amidst societal challenges and international collaborations for national progress.

What is the current requirement in Ukraine for civil service positions for men?

In Ukraine, a new bill requires men under the age of 60 to complete military service before they can be appointed to civil service positions. This legislative step aims to integrate military service as a civic duty, reinforcing the commitment to national defense while preparing citizens for civil roles. This policy aligns with the government’s strategic focus on national security and civic responsibilities, reflecting significant legislative reform amidst ongoing global and national challenges.

How is Ukraine addressing the decriminalization of adult content?

Ukraine is currently reviewing a bill responding to a petition that garnered over 25,000 signatures, advocating for the decriminalization of adult content production. This petition, supported notably by an OnlyFans model, indicates a progressive discourse on societal norms and the exploration of freedom in content creation within Ukraine's digital and cultural landscape. The proposal is at the review stage, suggesting potential shifts towards more liberal content regulations in response to public and stakeholder interest.

What legislative measures are being considered for post-war elections in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is working on a legislative bill concerning post-war elections, coordinating efforts with the Central Election Commission and international partners. This legislative effort focuses on planning and logistics to ensure democratic processes continue smoothly once martial law is lifted. It represents the country’s preparation for stabilizing its governmental practices while acknowledging the importance of international collaboration in this endeavor.

What are the proposed penalties for crimes by officials in Ukraine's military recruitment centers?

A draft law under Ukraine’s legislative consideration proposes establishing criminal liabilities for crimes committed by officials and military personnel of territorial recruitment and social support centers. This bill addresses integrity and accountability within military infrastructures, aiming to establish clear repercussions for crimes involving officials to uphold justice and trust in military operations, reinforcing ethical standards in military conduct.

What does Ukraine's bill on national resistance entail?

The bill on national resistance, recently registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposes amendments to existing legislation mandating both men and women undergo training as part of enhancing national resistance. This policy reflects a holistic approach to national defense, engaging all citizens irrespective of gender, thereby fostering a unified resistance strategy aimed at bolstering national security and civilian readiness in turbulent times.

Are there legislative efforts to simplify military property write-offs in Ukraine?

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a draft law simplifying procedures for writing off military property, indicating a move towards streamlined asset management within military frameworks. This legislative action is part of efforts to enhance efficiency and operational management of military resources, ensuring that Ukraine's defense mechanisms are not bogged down by bureaucratic hurdles and can respond aptly to defense requirements.

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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. 2 941 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. 1 531 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). 4 690 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. 4 399 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. 12 062 140 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. 3 551 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". 5 064 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. 3 774 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." 15 484 205 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." 23 885 200 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. 8 472 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. 2 608 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. 5 027 102 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. 1 782 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. 6 356 145 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. 5 218 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. 2 261 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. 4 363 131 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. 2 755 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. 6 409 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. 15 635 118 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. 1 667 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. 1 506 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. 8 763 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". 6 764 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. 45 064 411

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). 6 894 124 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. 462 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. 946 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. 7 181 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. 7 190 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. 3 258 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. 3 650 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. 1 089 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. 1 816 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. 10 557 183 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. 1 183 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. 2 881 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. 6 109 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. 2 168 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. 6 166 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. 5 157 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. 9 833 46

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. 3 526 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. 4 979 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. 5 865 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. 1 806 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. 1 880 7