Tag: Legislation

From August 16, 2024, Ukraine legalizes the use of medical cannabis under strict regulation, focusing on healthcare and scientific research

Ukraine and Britain have initiated talks to establish a long-term partnership agreement, aiming to enhance cooperation across various sectors, building on existing agreements.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a bipartisan US Senate delegation to discuss further support for Ukraine, including the need for long-range weapons

In a significant regulatory shift, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a decision enabling foreign companies, specifically Polish firms, to establish and manage checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border

On August 6, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the law on the strategic foundations of integrated state border management, aligning Ukraine’s border protection system with European standards

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The Council of the European Union has approved a significant financial assistance package for Ukraine, allocating €4.2 billion in macro-financial aid

In a significant move to facilitate foreign investment and infrastructure development, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allowed foreign businesses to engage in construction activities without obtaining traditional licenses

In Ukraine, the process of registering a land lease contract is governed by specific legal requirements aimed at ensuring transparency and protecting the rights of both lessors and lessees

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, has officially signed a memorandum on political consultations with Nancy Tembo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved Resolution No. 848, titled “On Approval of the Procedure for Land and Soil Monitoring.”

The Ukrainian government is looking forward to fostering productive cooperation with Matias Shmale, the newly appointed UN system coordinator in Ukraine

On August 2, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a draft law for the ratification of a grant agreement between the governments of Ukraine and France

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a draft law (No. 7331) that simplifies business conditions during martial law by allowing businesses to operate with a declaration in lieu of traditional permits and licenses

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has supported the draft law on creating private military companies (PMCs) but emphasized the need for a clear legal framework and alignment with the Constitution and international treaties

Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada propose a new segmental approach to categorize entrepreneurs into five distinct categories, aiming to provide targeted regulatory benefits and support

UNESCO has established a Recovery Support Office in Ukraine under the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy (ICIP), aimed at restoring cultural heritage and infrastructure affected by the Russian invasion

Penny Pritzker, the US Special Representative for the Economic Recovery of Ukraine, arrived in Kyiv to discuss rebuilding efforts and promote a transparent business environment and rule of law

Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Science, Moriyama Masahito, arrived in Kyiv to discuss joint projects and cooperation in cultural and educational fields

Ukraine issues its first licenses for craft alcohol production to small enterprises, thanks to recent legislative changes simplifying the regulatory framework

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and David Urban outline a potential peace plan for Ukraine under Donald Trump, emphasizing military and economic strategies to counter Russian aggression

The G7 countries are set to finalize a framework agreement for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, serviced by revenues from frozen Russian assets, by October

The Individual Deposit Guarantee Fund sold assets of Russian state banks through Prozorro.Sales, raising ₴5.2 billion over two years

The EU has sided with Ukraine in a dispute with Hungary and Slovakia over the transit of Russian oil, as Kyiv’s recent sanctions on Lukoil affect supplies