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Do Pro-Russia Politicians Have a Future in Ukrainian Government?
Kyiv

Do Pro-Russia Politicians Have a Future in Ukrainian Government?

A draft law calling for Ukrainian parliamentarians who had been in now-banned pro-Russian parties to be barred from government in the future was criticized by the European Council’s Venice Commission.
By Jeremy Dirac, Maryna Shashkova
Oct. 14, 2023
Ukrainian Lawmaker Andriy Ivanchuk Dies Aged 50
Ukraine

Ukrainian Lawmaker Andriy Ivanchuk Dies Aged 50

The exact cause of Ivanchuk’s death is currently unknown, although parliamentarian Oleksiy Goncharenko reported that a blood clot may have been the cause.
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 25, 2023
Ukraine Could Be About to Take A Major Step Towards EU Integration in-depth
Ukraine

Ukraine Could Be About to Take A Major Step Towards EU Integration

While Orban may be a problem, EU and Kyiv officials expect Ukraine will enter EU negotiations in December having made key reforms for minority rights, against corruption, and against oligarchs.
By Maryna Shashkova, Jeremy Dirac
Sept. 21, 2023
In Win for Ukrainian Civil Society, Parliament Approves Open Assets Declarations
Ukraine

In Win for Ukrainian Civil Society, Parliament Approves Open Assets Declarations

In a move seen as a win for European integration as well, the Ukrainian parliament amended a controversial law vetoed by Zelensky which would have limited public access to asset declarations.
By Jeremy Dirac
Sept. 20, 2023
EXPLAINED: Why Ukraine Dismissed All Its Deputy Defense Ministers
Ukraine

EXPLAINED: Why Ukraine Dismissed All Its Deputy Defense Ministers

The dismissals of deputy ministers is standard procedure after a new defense minister is appointed, but some reports suggest a huge overhaul is underway at the Ministry.
By Anya Korzun
Sept. 19, 2023
Ukraine Just Dismissed All Its Deputy Defense Ministers – Here’s Why
Ukraine

Ukraine Just Dismissed All Its Deputy Defense Ministers – Here’s Why

The move is standard procedure after the new defense minister is appointed but some reports suggest a huge overhaul is underway at the Ministry.
By Julia Struck-Feshchenko, Maryna Shashkova
Sept. 18, 2023
Ukrainian MP Nestor Shufrych Suspected of Treason, Security Service Says
Russia

Ukrainian MP Nestor Shufrych Suspected of Treason, Security Service Says

The SBU suspects that he was one of the “mouthpieces” of Russian propaganda in Ukraine, working with a former Yanukovich ally who’s now an alleged Russian FSB operative.
By Maryna Shashkova
Sept. 15, 2023
Following Outcry Zelensky Calls for Public Disclosure of Officials' Assets
Ukraine

Following Outcry Zelensky Calls for Public Disclosure of Officials' Assets

Zelensky said government officials’ wealth and income declarations must be open to the public immediately, not hidden for a year.
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 12, 2023
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Second Attempt: Defense Ministry Revises Mobilization Bill

Second Attempt: Defense Ministry Revises Mobilization Bill

Ukraine’s Parliament Supports Draft Law on Lobbying

Ukraine’s Parliament Supports Draft Law on Lobbying

Ukraine’s Second Wartime Budget: Some Basic Figures

Ukraine’s Second Wartime Budget: Some Basic Figures

Some Women in Ukraine Must Register for Army – Could Still Go Abroad
Ukraine

Some Women in Ukraine Must Register for Army – Could Still Go Abroad

Recent legislation mandates that women with medical backgrounds register for military service starting Oct. 1, but, unless they are mobilized, they wouldn’t be restricted from leaving Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 8, 2023
Danish Prime Minister Visits Kyiv and Addresses Ukraine’s Parliament
US

Danish Prime Minister Visits Kyiv and Addresses Ukraine’s Parliament

Mette Frederiksen arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit today, her third since the beginning of the full-scale war and addressed the Verkhovna Rada.
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 6, 2023
Umerov Appointed New Defense Minister, Vows to ‘Liberate Every Centimeter’ of Ukraine
Verkhovna Rada

Umerov Appointed New Defense Minister, Vows to ‘Liberate Every Centimeter’ of Ukraine

Ukraine’s legislature, the Verkhovna Rada, voted overwhelmingly to approve Rustem Umerov as the new civilian leader of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry.
By Kyiv Post
Sept. 6, 2023
Ukrainian Lawmakers Vote for Mandatory Wealth Declaration but Not for Full Public Transparency
Ukraine

Ukrainian Lawmakers Vote for Mandatory Wealth Declaration but Not for Full Public Transparency

Some Ukrainian citizens are calling for Zelensky to veto new law that would reinstitute wealth reporting for government officials to agencies, but keep their scandalous info from public scrutiny.
By Maryna Shashkova
Sept. 6, 2023
Ukraine Defense Minister’s Future in Doubt Once Again, Zelensky Mulling Replacement
Corruption

Ukraine Defense Minister’s Future in Doubt Once Again, Zelensky Mulling Replacement

Oleksiy Reznikov finds himself in a precarious position for the second time this year, this time in the wake of a scandal involving the purchase of military jackets from Turkey.
By Maryna Shashkova
Aug. 31, 2023
OPINION: Will Elections Be Held in the Near Future?
Ukraine

OPINION: Will Elections Be Held in the Near Future?

Despite rumors, parliamentary elections are unlikely to be held while under martial law and definitely not in October, whereas a presidential election in March is still a possibility.
By Volodymyr Fesenko
Aug. 28, 2023
Hero of Ukraine: Controversy Over Who Gets the Nation’s Highest Honor
Ukraine

Hero of Ukraine: Controversy Over Who Gets the Nation’s Highest Honor

Created on National Flag Day in 1998, the highest national title the Ukrainian president can award has sometimes been awarded to real heroes and sometimes to the undeserving.
By Daryna Kolomiiets
Aug. 23, 2023
Porn Is Illegal in Ukraine But That Might Be About to Change
Ukraine

Porn Is Illegal in Ukraine But That Might Be About to Change

Supporters of decriminalization say the current law is so vague that a person could technically spend years in prison either for sending or receiving a naked photo.
By Kateryna Zakharchenko
Aug. 17, 2023