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Resumption of water supplies to Crimea "theoretically possible," parliament speaker says

According to Razumkov, he would like to hear such comments "not from the TCG representative, but from those who are much deeper involved in this process."

19:35, 11.06.2021

Parliament speaker says doesn't fully support cannabis legalization

The Rada chair fears it could be used for purposes beyond medical.

16:00, 31.05.2021

Rada chair sees "no global issues" to be submitted to referendum any time soon

Also, Razumkov noted the high expenses related to such polls.

21:00, 27.05.2021

No grounds for disbanding parliament yet – Speaker

Razumkov says he sees no legal basis for the dissolution of the Verkhovna Rada.

16:20, 29.04.2021

No grounds for military emergency in Ukraine yet – Parliament speaker

Razumkov says the parliament will take a "unanimous or almost unanimous position" on the issue.

11:05, 16.04.2021

Poll: Zelensky, Razumkov, Avakov top public trust rating

Over 45% of the respondents trust in the incumbent president.

16:15, 01.04.2021

Parliament speaker signs bill safeguarding Ukrainians against unethical debt collection practices

The draft law was sent to the head of state for signing.

16:55, 25.03.2021

Over 170 lawmakers already contract COVID-19 – Razumkov

Also, over 300 employees of the secretariat had COVID-19.

15:15, 15.03.2021

Razumkov explains move not to support sanctions on pro-Russian TV channels

Razumkov reiterated that sanctions related to terrorist activities should be accompanied by actual arrests and charges.

14:00, 11.03.2021

Zelensky mulls reshuffle in Rada leadership – media

The move requires media support to explain reasoning.

12:20, 10.02.2021

G7 envoys elaborate on reforms they expect from Ukraine

The diplomats stressed the need for making the country's anti-corruption institutions more resilient.

15:40, 05.02.2021

Speaker Razumkov says referendum may take place no earlier than 2022

The official assessed the possibility of holding a referendum in the near future.

21:59, 26.01.2021

Parliament speaker says relations with Zelensky "normal"

At the same time, he says he would hold own ground on certain personnel issues.

13:10, 15.01.2021

Razumkov names three key challenges for parliament in early 2021

The fight against COVID-19 tops the agenda.

13:50, 28.12.2020

Razumkov doubts effectiveness of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine (Video)

He says the quality of the vaccine is important.

12:20, 18.12.2020

Razumkov announces creation of fund for COVID-19 vaccination, support of doctors

Initially, the government had no plans to create a separate fund.

14:50, 16.12.2020

Razumkov reacts to Russian sanctions against him

The speaker says Russia's sanctions will absolutely not affect him.

16:30, 14.12.2020

Speaker Razumkov says 21 lawmakers, 55 parliament workers ill with COVID-19 now

As of today, 211 employees of the secretariat and 128 MPs have been ill or are being treated.

15:15, 14.12.2020

Razumkov names date for 2021 budget vote in Rada

Negotiations to win support of the sufficient number of MPs to have the bill adopted are underway.

09:50, 10.12.2020

Parliament speaker says disbanding of government not on the table

No motion regarding the prime minister's dismissal has been tabled in parliament yet.

12:00, 05.12.2020

Speaker Razumkov says 26 lawmakers, 67 parliament workers ill with COVID-19 now

He estimates that over 150 lawmakers have been tested positive for the coronavirus.

20:59, 04.12.2020

Crimean Platform inter-faction union created in Ukraine parliament – speaker

Five MPs became co-chairmen of the union.

16:05, 03.12.2020

Ukrainian parliament speaker recovers from COVID-19

Razumkov posted a photocopy of the negative result of his PCR test for November 29.

10:40, 30.11.2020

Ukrainian parliament speaker tests positive for COVID-19

He says he feels fine.

19:56, 11.11.2020

Amendments to resolution on local elections could jeopardize their legitimacy – Razumkov

Russia has been blocking the peace process within the Trilateral Contact Group, demanding that Ukraine hold local elections in the occupied areas of Donbas before the Kremlin withdraws troops and hands back to Ukraine control over the border in the region.

11:55, 29.09.2020

Speaker Razumkov signs Belarus statement passed by Ukraine's parliament

The document was signed on September 21.

15:20, 21.09.2020

Parliament speaker sees no grounds for relocating Donbas peace talks from Minsk

All negotiation sessions are currently held online.

01:59, 16.09.2020

Minor reshuffle possible in Cabinet before local elections – ruling faction leader

At the same time, he stopped short of naming the minister in question.

16:20, 15.09.2020

Speaker Razumkov rules out disbanding of parliament, government reshuffles

He says that some changes in the Cabinet's economic bloc are possible.

13:55, 13.09.2020

Zelensky signs into law bill to raise minimum wage from Sept 1

Earlier, the bill was endorsed by Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov.

22:20, 29.08.2020

Reservations remain to draft law on media – Parl't head

The draft law on mass media must preserve freedom of speech, one of Ukraine's great achievements, he believes.

16:40, 24.07.2020

Ukraine's parliament speaker sees no grounds for cancelling local elections

Some budget funds have already been allocated for holding the vote.

10:57, 02.07.2020

Ukraine's parliament should announce local elections no later than 90 days prior to vote – Razumkov

The speaker stressed this issue should be considered as a priority at the next plenary week.

13:15, 30.06.2020

Parliament speaker sees no grounds for rescheduling local elections in Ukraine

He says he hopes it will happen this autumn.

10:00, 24.06.2020

Ukraine's Rada to consider national referendum bill on June 18 – Razumkov

Nominations are expected to be discussed as well.

16:40, 15.06.2020

Ukraine's PM submits new nominations to Cabinet posts – Razumkov

Lawmakers may endorse the candidates at a parliamentary meeting on Thursday.

16:15, 03.06.2020

Parl't speaker: Protection of children's rights, life, health among state priorities

He says the main task is to make the world safe for children.

16:15, 01.06.2020

Ukrainian parliament speaker declares almost US$50,000 in 2019 income

The document is available in the state register of assets declarations by persons authorized to perform state functions or local government.

14:10, 01.06.2020

Return of Crimea 'difficult and slow process,' says Ukraine's parliament speaker – media

Razumkov said Kyiv would not abandon efforts to return Crimea to Ukrainian control, nor efforts to regain control of terrorist-controlled areas of Luhansk and Donetsk regions, also known as Donbas.

22:40, 16.05.2020

Parl't speaker says doesn't support lustration

The law on lustration entered into force on October 16, 2014.

10:20, 29.04.2020

Ukraine's parliament to gather for special meeting late this week

No motions to vote on Cabinet nominees have been registered in parliament yet.

17:29, 26.04.2020

Parliament speaker comments on plan to beat vote-delaying tactic of tabling excessive amendments to bills

A special procedure will be envisaged for such cases if deputies approve changes to regulation.

10:20, 14.04.2020

Number of COVID-19 cases among Ukraine's MPs not increased, Rada chair says

Some legislators have already recovered.

11:20, 13.04.2020

Parliament speaker comments on progress of legislative changes required by IMF

Some 16,000 amendments have been submitted to the bill on banking regulation, an absolute record for Ukraine.

20:00, 10.04.2020

Coronavirus update: Ukraine to suspend all air travel March 17

Citizens will not be allowed to leave country.

20:25, 13.03.2020

Ukraine's parliament to consider amendments to language law – Razumkov

The law on ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as the state language entered into force on July 16.

23:06, 10.03.2020

"Anything is possible": Parl't Speaker Razumkov on reports on Presidential Office chief Bohdan's alleged stepdown

Presidential Office staff this afternoon were allegedly clearing the office where Bohdan used to receive visitors.

22:45, 10.02.2020

Ukraine's parliament speaker says all laws exist to hold elections in Donbas

According to Razumkov, the Minsk agreements did not specify the law for holding elections, but only indicated they should be held under Ukrainian law.

17:22, 08.02.2020

Parliament speaker's security change rules for visitors in wake of PM audio leak

No smartphones are allowed from now on.

10:40, 07.02.2020

Bill on media yet to be finalized, Parliament Speaker assures

The bill is intended to regulate relations related to information dissemination in mass media, and defines the legal framework for media operations in Ukraine, as well as regulation and supervision in this domain.

10:20, 05.02.2020