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Zelensky pays working visit to Poland
A bilateral meeting of the Polish president with his Ukrainian counterpart is scheduled for 15:10 Kyiv time.
14:45, 03.05.2021
U.S. Senate votes Trump's second impeachment trial as constitutional
The process will continue on Wednesday, February 10.
02:30, 10.02.2021
G7 Ambassadors provide advice on Constitutional Court reform in Ukraine
They outlined a set of priority actions that should restore public confidence in the Ukrainian judiciary and anti-corruption infrastructure.
20:59, 25.01.2021
Updated
Number of legislators could be reduced to 300 in Ukraine
Draft legislation proposes to lay down in the Constitution a proportional electoral system.
16:05, 14.01.2021
Constitutional Court says it respects Venice Commission's opinion
The principles of separation of powers and mutual respect between branches of government are enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine.
11:05, 11.12.2020
Zelensky's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in Ukraine
He says all authorities must act in a coordinated and efficient manner to implement the three steps.
16:30, 28.11.2020
Constitution could be amended in relation to decentralization reform
The team working on the project includes members of the Commission on Legal Reform under the President, recognized experts in constitutional law, and representatives of the National Academy of Legal Sciences.
19:30, 18.11.2020
Zelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stopped
He predicts the situation might even escalate into bloodshed.
15:57, 02.11.2020
Constitutional "anti-constitutional" coup d'etat
Is the new Maidan broiling to erupt in November? This is no rhetorical question. The skirmish that various branches of government entered into following a scandalous ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine "to abolish asset declarations" for officials is not only fraught with street protests, it also poses a threat to statehood.
16:40, 30.10.2020
Analysis
Constitutional court cancels criminal liability for inaccurate declaration of income
Some of the NACP's powers were reportedly designated as non-constitutional.
23:49, 27.10.2020
Updated
Constitutional Court puts off hearings on farmland market indefinitely
The court must decide whether a Ukrainian citizen has the right to freely dispose of land.
21:59, 29.09.2020
Donbas special status may be put to referendum – lawmaker
Stefanchuk emphasized that separation of the territories is out of the question.
02:59, 04.08.2020
Zelensky responds to Russia's demand that amendments on special status of occupied Donbas be made in Constitution
The meeting of political advisers to Normandy Four leaders in Berlin was good and substantive, the head of state believes.
17:46, 04.07.2020
Ukraine pushes for international sanctions against Russia over vote on Constitution in Crimea
Five MEPs were on a three-day visit to Crimea until July 2 to act as "experts" and "assess the voting process."
11:20, 02.07.2020
EU does not recognize Russian "vote" for constitutional amendments held in occupied Crimea, Donbas
The European Union "remains unwavering in its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine".
22:30, 01.07.2020
"Are we living our lives the right way?": Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on Constitution Day
In his speech, the president mentioned people who refuse to wear face masks on subway and truck drivers damaging roads by overloading their vehicles.
15:30, 28.06.2020
No amendments to Russian Constitution can prevent Crimea de-occupation – Ukraine's FM
Putin has scheduled a vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation for July 1.
15:00, 26.06.2020
Russian Constitutional amendments to make Crimea return to Ukraine "impossible"
The amendments are to be voted in a national referendum on July 1.
14:20, 22.06.2020
Ukraine reacts to Donbas residents' voting in Russia Constitution referendum
The amendments provide that Putin will be able to run for another two presidential terms after 2024.
14:20, 19.06.2020
Zelensky not to be fined for cafe visit amid lockdown due to immunity
The relevant ruling was issued by a Khmelnytsky court on June 19, 2020.
12:35, 19.06.2020
No money for medics in occupied Crimea, while RUB 15 bln spent to rubberstamp Putin's life presidency – rights group
Meanwhile, the new article in the Criminal Code will allow persecuting doctors, journalists, civic activists and others providing information on COVID-19 that is not in line with official reports.
23:30, 18.06.2020
Fifty MPs ask Constitutional Court to recognize as "unconstitutional" law on clemency for Maidan protesters
In February 2014, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law banning prosecution and punishment of participants in the Revolution of Dignity as many activists had been imprisoned, or otherwise prosecuted on fabricated charges.
22:00, 02.06.2020
Russia may try to drag occupied Donbas residents with Russian passports into voting
Ukraine's envoy to the UN earlier stated that Russia had issued more than 200,000 passports Ukrainians living in the occupied part of Donbas.
20:40, 02.06.2020
Journalists wary of rigging potential as Putin offers online vote
The draft will be submitted for Duma consideration in the coming days.
18:30, 13.05.2020
Ukraine at Minsk talks categorically rejects idea of fixing special status of occupied Donbas in Constitution
At the political subgroup, Ukraine's delegation emphasized the need to implement the agreements the Normandy Four leaders had reached at the Paris Summit.
22:00, 22.04.2020
Ukraine never to fix in Constitution "special status" for certain areas of Donbas, Vice PM says
That's Russia who is imposing the idea in the course of negotiations, Reznikov explains.
19:20, 27.03.2020
Ukraine lawmakers ask Constitutional Court to check bill on prosecutors' reform
The president-prepared bill on the reform of Ukraine's prosecution agencies was adopted in September 2019.
22:45, 18.03.2020
RFE/RL: Putin formally signs off on constitutional changes that allow him to extend power
The Kremlin notes that Putin has not said whether or not he will run again in 2024.
22:35, 14.03.2020
Putin seeks to consolidate in Russian constitution "historical truth" about WW2, "protection of Russian speakers"
Earlier, Putin suggested that legal experts be instructed to draft a constitutional provision prohibiting "alienation of Russian territories".
19:10, 26.02.2020
Rada paves path toward cutting number of parliament seats
The relevant bill was backed by 236 MPs out of 393 registered in the session hall.
15:20, 04.02.2020
New bill on lifting parliamentary immunity challenged in Constitutional Court
Authors of the appeal believe that the bill passed the Rada in violation of the constitutional procedure.
18:45, 31.01.2020
Ukraine in much greater danger after Putin's decision to amend Constitution – expert
The expert says mainly Ukraine and Belarus are in jeopardy.
12:45, 28.01.2020
Russia turning into totalitarian regime described by Orwell in '1984' novel – Putin's ex-adviser
According to Illarionov, Russia's decisions of January 15-22, 2020, are definitely a "milestone."
11:29, 28.01.2020
Russia's Duma adopts at first reading bill on Constitutional amendments
The bill passed in a unanimous vote.
14:00, 23.01.2020
International treaties not to be enforced in Russia if they contradict Constitution – Putin
Earlier, Putin delivered his annual address to the Federal Assembly, proposing amendments to the Russian Constitution.
19:10, 16.01.2020
Bill on president's appointment of SBI, NABU heads ruled unconstitutional – source
On September 3, the Verkhovna Rada sent the relevant bill to the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.
16:24, 17.12.2019
Bill on reducing number of Ukrainian lawmakers recognized constitutional
The bill proposes amending Article 76 of the Constitution of Ukraine to fix the constitutionally binding number of MPs at 300.
15:52, 17.12.2019
Zelensky: Ukraine fulfilling obligations on decentralization amendments to Constitution, laid down in Minsk
Zelensky is positive he was able to convince Germany and France on the issue, while admitting it will be "very difficult" to convince Russia.
09:40, 13.12.2019
"Building a wall" in Donbas: Zelensky's aide names plan B in case Russia peace talks fail
Andriy Yermak emphasized that the president’s team are now set for the success of the negotiations.
19:30, 05.12.2019
Normandy Summit: Prystaiko names "red lines" for Ukraine
The top diplomat said that Kyiv's principal position is the lack of direct negotiations between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed pseudo-authorities in the occupied territories.
22:20, 03.12.2019
Ukraine never agreed with Russia on fixing in Constitution any "special status" for Donbas – Prystaiko
At the same time, the top diplomat notes the need to update the law on the special procedure for local governance in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, which expires December 31.
09:20, 12.11.2019
Ukraine not to amend Constitution on special status for Donbas – FM Prystaiko
Prystaiko stresses Ukraine will continue to implement the reform of decentralization and offers to implement it in occupied Donbas.
21:32, 14.09.2019
Zelensky's envoy to Parliament confirms drafting bill to reduce number of MPs
The very voting for the bill itself is scheduled for September 3.
14:30, 26.08.2019
Russian "constitution" for children promotes anti-Ukrainian propaganda, lies on Donbas war – rights group
It also blames "America" for the sanctions imposed on Russia.
09:00, 12.08.2019
No need to amend Constitution to reach settlement in Donbas, Zelensky tells Putin
The importance of strict adherence to the ceasefire regime established on July 21, as well as of separation of forces and means from the delimitation line was emphasized during the conversation.
16:40, 07.08.2019
Law on decommunization in line with Basic Law, Constitutional Court rules – source
The court made the decision at a hearing held behind closed doors July 16.
16:15, 16.07.2019
Zelensky's envoy to Rada: Russian language for Donbas "Bohdan's personal position"
The statement earlier voiced by the chief of the President's Office does not correlate with the pro-presidential Sluha Narodu [Servant of the People] party’s program.
09:00, 02.07.2019
Ukraine marks 23rd anniversary of Constitution
The country's main law was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada overnight June 28, 1996.
14:40, 28.06.2019
Radical Party leader says Zelensky violates Constitution by dissolving parliament
Liashko insists Zelensky's decree on disbanding the parliament is illegal and arbitrary.
11:40, 22.05.2019
Zelensky's administration chief: President not to amend Constitution in coming years
Bohdan says the current Constitution is far from ideal.
11:12, 22.05.2019
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