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MPs want to complicate Kolomoisky's return of Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta

Ukraine to extend martial law for three months: What will change in the country?

It is proposed to prohibit the judicial suspension of decisions on the forced seizure of property that could be used for the defense industry during martial law, specifically the decision to forcibly seize Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta, according to the Judicial and Legal Newspaper. The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense recommends that deputies adopt the second reading…

MPs want to simplify the procedure for traveling abroad during the war.

Members of parliament are proposing to the Rada to facilitate their travel abroad during the war. The corresponding bill, No. 7383, was submitted on May 17, according to Strana. Currently, members of parliament liable for military service can cross the border with a travel document signed by the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (this is precisely how Petro Poroshenko recently left Ukraine on his third attempt).

What is Ombudsman Denisova accused of and why does she call her dismissal illegal?

Lyudmila Denisova, dossier, biography, incriminating evidence, Ombudsman

On May 31, the Rada dismissed Ombudsman Lyudmila Denisova. This was preceded by an appeal from Ukrainian media representatives and journalists calling on her to adjust her communications about sexual crimes during the war. NV explains what Denisova is accused of and why she calls her dismissal illegal. The media representatives' appeal to Denisova was published, among other publications, by…

Razumkov's salary increased during the war.

25 MPs joined Razumkov's inter-factional alliance.

Former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Dmytro Razumkov's salary increased by 2,500 hryvnias in April compared to March, reaching 27,300 hryvnias. This was reported in a response from the parliamentary staff to a request from Ukrainian News. The former Rada speaker's salary in April was 27,291 hryvnias. In March, the speaker…

In the Verkhovna Rada, a group of deputies united around customs overseer Pavlyuk.

Ukraine to extend martial law for three months: What will change in the country?

An informal group of deputies from the Servant of the People faction, controlled by Chernivtsi businessman Ilya Pavlyuk, operates in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The group first came to light after a video of a secret meeting between deputies from the mono-majority party and Ilya Pavlyuk was published by former Servant of the People faction in the Verkhovna Rada, Anton Polyakov. It is alleged that…

MPs voted to exempt all imports from duties and VAT.

Ukraine to extend martial law for three months: What will change in the country?

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law exempting goods imported by businesses from duties and value-added tax. Members of Parliament made the corresponding decision at a meeting on March 24. The law also exempts vehicles imported by citizens from customs duties. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that, by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, during the period of martial law…

From residents to prisoners of war: What will parliament vote for?

Ukraine to extend martial law for three months: What will change in the country?

MPs want to expand the circle of Russian residents and protect the country from internal threats. The Verkhovna Rada is preparing for its plenary session, with more and more bills being submitted. They can be roughly divided into two broad groups: defense (military) and civilian, according to Vesti. Russian residents may not have close ties or citizenship...