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Verkhovna Rada
Is Ukraine About to Create a Class of ‘Special-Status’ MPs?
The draft law has taken several years to pass through parliament due to some concerns around the granting of “special status” privileges.
Nov. 16, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
New Contracts with Long-Term Leave – Will They Help the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
Ukraine’s defense minister has announced new military contracts incorporating long-term leave. What problems do they intend to solve, who stands to benefit and why are some concerned?
Nov. 15, 2025
Corruption
Anti-Corruption Agencies Notify Former Deputy Prime Minister of Investigation Into Illegal Enrichment
Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators have notified a former deputy prime minister of Ukraine that they are under investigation for illegal enrichment
Nov. 11, 2025
Poland
Ukraine’s Air Defense Troops to Teach NATO to Kill Shahed Drones
The very first time major Ukrainian combat units deployed abroad, anywhere, was in June 2024 when Ukraine invaded Russia. This new law is about training and air defense with NATO allies.
Sept. 24, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
Ukraine Creates Military Ombudsman Role to Oversee Soldiers’ Rights
Rada passes law creating Ukraine’s first Military Ombudsman to protect servicemen’s rights, with inspections and oversight of the armed forces.
Sept. 17, 2025
Ukraine
Suspect Admits Killing Ukraine’s Ex-Speaker Parubiy, Calls It ‘Revenge on Authorities’
The suspect in the murder of ex-parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy admitted guilt in court, calling it “revenge on Ukraine’s authorities,” and was jailed for 60 days without bail.
Sept. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: ‘For Me, Politics Is a National Liberation Struggle’ – Why Andriy Parubiy’s Murder Shook Ukraine
Former Speaker and National Security Council head Andriy Parubiy was shot in Lviv. Respected across the political spectrum, his death highlights Russia’s ongoing threat to Ukraine’s national figures.
Sept. 1, 2025
Verkhovna Rada
Maidan Leader and Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy Shot in Lviv
Police said the shooting occurred in the Sykhivskyi district of Lviv. Parubiy was struck five times and died at the scene. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Aug. 30, 2025
