#Verkhovna Rada

EU Refuses to Early-Release Funds to Ukraine and Sets Reform Conditions, - FT

Economy 10/03/2026, 02:16

The European Union has refused to early-release funds from a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, demanding reform implementation and the removal of controversial amendments.

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Ukraine Updates Rules for Minority Language Education: Details of Draft Law No. 16119

Politics 10/02/2026, 14:11

The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 16119, expanding rights for national minorities in schools for EU integration. The document defines minority school status and regulates EU language use.

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Minimum Wage of 12 Thousand Hryvnias: Social Policy Committee Proposes Changes to 2027 Budget

Economy 10/01/2026, 16:59

The Verkhovna Rada Social Committee proposed raising the minimum wage to 12,000 hryvnias in the 2027 state budget draft, exceeding the government's 9,546 hryvnias projection.

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Verkhovna Rada Takes a Key Step Toward Implementing a New Basic Social Assistance Model

Politics 09/30/2026, 21:24

The Verkhovna Rada committee supported the bill on basic social assistance for the second reading, consolidating disparate payments to support low-income families.

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The EU Has Questions Regarding Ukraine's Financing: What Displeases Partners

Politics 09/28/2026, 09:15

European partners demand clarity from Ukraine regarding financial needs and reforms, linking aid to arms procurement and anti-corruption efforts.

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Up to 8 Years in Prison for a Bank Card: How Ukraine Plans to Punish Drop Schemes

Politics 09/25/2026, 16:26

The Verkhovna Rada accelerated consideration of draft law No. 16013 on criminalizing drop schemes, introducing up to 8 years in prison for transferring bank cards to fraudsters.

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Clock change in Ukraine: why the cancellation never took effect and when the country will switch to winter time in autumn 2026

Politics 09/25/2026, 11:04

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law abolishing the clock change back in 2024, but the president has not signed it. Therefore, in autumn 2026 Ukraine will again switch to winter time on the night of 24 to 25 October.

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Verkhovna Rada registers bill granting children of IDPs official displaced person status

Politics 09/25/2026, 08:31

The Verkhovna Rada has registered Bill No. 16087, which allows children born after their parents' displacement to obtain official IDP status and access to education at their actual place of residence.

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Verkhovna Rada Committee Prepares Bill to Protect High School Students from Being "Pushed Out" of Schools During Status Changes

Politics 09/23/2026, 22:59

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education has completed work on draft law No. 15082-d, which guarantees students in grades 10-11 the right to finish their studies in their own school even if its status changes from a lyceum to a gymnasium. The vote in the Rada is expected in October 2026.

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Stefanchuk: elections in Diia are not yet possible — I don't want a repeat of 'Eurovision'

Politics 09/22/2026, 05:53

Verkhovna Rada speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that holding elections in the Diia app is currently impossible due to technical and constitutional barriers.

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Verkhovna Rada Allows Renting Houses and Dormitories for One Hryvnia to Resettle Internally Displaced Persons

Politics 09/20/2026, 21:40

On September 17, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law allowing houses and dormitories to be rented for one hryvnia to resettle internally displaced persons. The document resolves a legal contradiction and is in effect until the beginning of 2028.

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Verkhovna Rada denies rumors of 26-day “holidays”: parliament says work has not stopped

Politics 09/20/2026, 19:49

The Verkhovna Rada’s press service denied rumors of 26-day “holidays,” stating that from 17 September to 13 October deputies continue working in committees and working groups. Some media present the pause in plenary sessions as a break amid a crisis.

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Verkhovna Rada did not strip Potap of the title 'Honored Artist of Ukraine': only 198 deputies voted for the petition

Politics 09/18/2026, 15:50

The Verkhovna Rada did not support the petition to strip Potap of the title 'Honored Artist of Ukraine': only 198 of the required 226 deputies voted in favor. Kateryna Taran's petition, which gathered 25,000 signatures, did not lead to the adoption of the document.

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Rada backs fines for 'noisy' cars in first reading: up to 34,000 hryvnias and license suspension

Politics 09/17/2026, 03:30

The Verkhovna Rada adopted in first reading bill No. 15358 on liability for exceeding the permissible noise level from vehicles — 261 deputies voted in favor. In parallel, the bill on tightening fines for speeding was rejected.

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Rada approves new taxation rules for international parcels in first reading: what will change for buyers

Economy 09/17/2026, 00:28

The Verkhovna Rada supported Bills No. 16051-1 and No. 15460 in first reading, changing the VAT payment rules for international parcels and e-commerce. The new provisions may take effect no earlier than July 1, 2027.

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“There Is No More Time to Delay”: Marchenko for the Third Time Demands the Rada Adopt the Tax on Parcels Up to 150 Euros

Economy 09/16/2026, 23:23

Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko for the third time called on the Verkhovna Rada to support the bill on the tax on parcels up to 150 euros, linking it to the receipt of four billion euros.

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Verkhovna Rada Adopts Law on Criminal Liability for Fraudulent Call Centers: 313 Votes in Favor of the Formal Offense Composition

Politics 09/16/2026, 22:54

The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 10190 (313 votes), introducing a formal offense composition for fraud through call centers and the unlawful collection of personal data. The law was signed by Zelenskyy on September 16, 2026.

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