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Ukraine
Turncoats and Traitors: Why Pro-Russian Lawmakers Are Still in Ukraine’s Parliament
Lawmakers who pushed Russian narratives in Ukraine for years are now insisting they’re making amends for their mistakes. But they refuse to leave the political arena on their own.
Aug. 12, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Lawmaker Dubinsky Declared Suspect for Unauthorized Travel During Martial Law
Dubinsky, who has been under US sanctions since 2021 for alleged involvement in a Russia-linked group, is suspected of forging documents to travel abroad on luxury vacations under false pretenses.
Aug. 9, 2023
Ukraine
Controversial Pro-Russian Ukrainian Politician Faces Being Axed From Committee
Nestor Shufrych gained worldwide notoriety in 2022 when he was put in a headlock by a journalist on live TV for refusing to condemn Putin’s actions in Donbas and Crimea.
Aug. 3, 2023
Ukraine
Former Ukrainian Lawmaker Wanted on Treason Charges, Faces Possible Extradition From Israel
In late July, Vadim Rabinovich, a pro-Russian former lawmaker of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, was notified in absentia that he was under suspicion of treason for promoting Kremlin propaganda.
Aug. 2, 2023
Ukraine
Parliament Adopts Crucial Improved Judge Selection Law
In a move to satisfy key EU requisites for Ukrainian accession, the bill would strengthens the role of international experts in the Constitutional Court judicial selection process.
July 28, 2023
Zelensky
Ukrainian Parliament Dismisses Culture Minister, Replacement Yet to be Announced
President Zelensky had personally urged Tkachenko to step down from his position earlier. However, there is currently no indication regarding the identity of his successor.
July 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Is Ukrainian Parliament Considering Declaring Belarus as an Aggressor State?
A draft resolution on the recognition of Belarus as an aggressor state has been proposed in the Verkhovna Rada. Kyiv Post weighs its chances for adoption.
June 23, 2023