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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

Zelensky vetoes bill on liability for inaccurate declaration of assets

The NACP has earlier called on the president to go for such a step, having found flaws in the adopted version.

09:00, 04.06.2021

Rada votes to tax tech giants

A lot of countries have already obliged non-residents to pay VAT on the sale of digital services.

13:05, 03.06.2021

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

Three topics may be put to national referendum – media

Plans for the vote rest on the level of public feedback.

14:00, 31.05.2021

Zelensky submits bills on national resistance, bigger army to parliament

Wordings of the documents are not available yet.

15:20, 25.05.2021

"Hybrid warfare tool": Rada urging U.S. to stop Russia's Nord Stream 2

Ukrainian lawmakers have appealed to their American counterparts from both chambers of Congress.

15:15, 21.05.2021

Ukraine may condemn Hamas, recognize it terrorist organization

The motion has been submitted by about 80 members of different factions.

14:25, 21.05.2021

Rada passes bill on new rules for farmland auctions

Current auctions involving farmland lots are outdated as they imply physical attendance of bidders and bid plaques.

16:30, 18.05.2021

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

Cabinet to appoint new envoy to parliament within two weeks

Incumbent envoy Vasyl Mokan has submitted a letter of resignation.

14:50, 29.04.2021

Rada passes bill to counter raiders' attacks

Some 311 lawmakers backed the draft law with the required minimum being 226 votes.

15:40, 16.04.2021

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

Rada fails to back bill on unblocking large-scale privatization campaign

The 2021 national budget has laid down US$428 million in privatization revenue.

14:25, 14.04.2021

Zelensky enacts law to introduce ethics rules for debt collectors in Ukraine

The document is designed to safeguard Ukrainian citizens against unethical debt collection practices.

15:40, 13.04.2021

PrivatBank threatens to disable Apple Pay, Google Pay

The bank does not accept "blackmail and pressure from large retailers' lobby."

18:45, 29.03.2021

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

Lithuanian president in Rada: Crimea is Ukraine (Photo, video)

Lawmakers welcomed the words with loud applause.

15:15, 19.03.2021

Bill on collaboration foresees punishment for assisting in Russian aggression – Ukrainian MP

In particular, Ukrainian lawmakers who are in contact with the occupying authorities may be held liable.

13:10, 18.03.2021

Rada seeks Constitutional Court conclusions on bill on appointment of NABU, SBI chiefs

Some 267 MPs out of the 381 registered in the session hall backed the relevant resolution.

16:05, 16.03.2021

Over 170 lawmakers already contract COVID-19 – Razumkov

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

15:15, 15.03.2021

Atlantic Council: Ukrainian parliament finally moves to end multi-voting

The Ukrainian parliament has long been plagued by incidents of multi-voting.

15:15, 03.03.2021

Fighting against piano voting: Rada installs touch button system (Photo, video)

The relevant system has been successfully operating in Kyiv City Council.

14:00, 02.03.2021

Health minister invited to Rada to report on COVID-19 vaccine in Ukraine

Parliamentarians need explanations about the quality of the vaccine.

13:35, 01.03.2021

Rada expands powers of acting ministers

A provision has been removed that prohibits appointing for a minister's post someone whose nomination Rada has already rejected.

16:30, 23.02.2021

Rada appoints new Constitutional Court judge

The relevant appointment was backed by 241 lawmakers.

15:40, 18.02.2021

Parliament votes for VAT on services of Google, Microsoft, Netflix in Ukraine

Some 286 lawmakers backed the draft law in the first reading with the required minimum being 226 votes.

13:10, 18.02.2021

Rada finds Yanukovych regime responsible for deadly shootings during Revolution of Dignity

The Revolution of Dignity has been designated as one of the key events in the history of the Ukrainian state, representing the national idea of freedom.

14:25, 17.02.2021

Rada to vote for customs clearance worth EUR 1,000 of cars with foreign registration – lawmaker

This refers to cars imported into Ukraine before January 1, 2021.

15:15, 16.02.2021

Government bill on new procedure for appointing NABU chief submitted to parliament

The bill was registered on February 15.

13:35, 16.02.2021

Vitrenko could be nominated for energy minister again, after two failures in Rada

The deputy says the issue is yet to be discussed with the Rada leadership.

22:30, 15.02.2021

Cabinet endorses bill set to sack NABU chief Sytnyk

The procedure for appointing an agency director could be changed.

18:00, 15.02.2021

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

Ukrainian lawmakers back sanctions against Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan government decided to open the so-called "honorary consulate" in Russian-annexed Crimea in the summer of 2019.

16:55, 02.02.2021

After two failed attempts, Vitrenko could again be nominated for energy minister

Government leadership could meet Rada leaders and chiefs of factions and groups prior to the decisive vote.

21:45, 01.02.2021

Ruling faction in Ukraine's Parliament expels MP Dubinsky

The legislator was earlier targeted by U.S. sanctions.

21:00, 01.02.2021

Zelensky comments on national referendum bill passed by Rada

The president said the relevant draft law provides an opportunity for all citizens to make important decisions on the country's life, while politicians losing influence are trying to criticize the bill.

16:05, 29.01.2021

Zelensky elaborates on bill to reduce number of legislators

The president urged citizens to closely monitor the roll-call vote to see who opposes the initiative.

15:15, 29.01.2021

SBU reform passes first reading in Rada

The Concept of the SBU reform is based on NATO standards.

12:20, 29.01.2021

Bill on Bureau of Economic Security passes second reading

The bill suggests disbanding tax police.

11:05, 29.01.2021

Rada snubs Vitrenko for First Vice PM, energy minister post, again

Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities backed his candidacy.

16:05, 28.01.2021

Rada instructs Cabinet to resolve issue with high tariffs

The Cabinet of Ministers must submit its proposals within a month to increase the cost of paying subsidies, which are provided for in the state budget for 2021.

15:40, 28.01.2021

Lawmakers want to introduce administrative liability for sexism in Ukraine

The draft law also stipulates a ban on manifestations of sexism in advertising.

14:59, 19.01.2021

Rada's Committee recommends Constitutional Court reform bills be included in agenda

The committee also recommends that the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada submit the drafts to The Venice Commission.

16:55, 14.01.2021

Mezentseva voted in as new chair of Ukraine's delegation to PACE

She has replaced Yelizaveta Yasko.

23:45, 11.01.2021

Four political parties would enter Rada if elections held soon – poll

Another two parties could have also overcome the 5% threshold.

19:20, 28.12.2020

Razumkov names three key challenges for parliament in early 2021

The fight against COVID-19 tops the agenda.

13:50, 28.12.2020

Female combat general Laputina appointed Minister for Veterans Affairs

The decision was backed by 248 lawmakers.

14:25, 18.12.2020

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

He says the quality of the vaccine is important.

12:20, 18.12.2020