The Ukrainian Parliament has passed legislation on lobbying, marking a significant step towards meeting one of the European Commission’s prerequisites for initiating discussions on EU membership for Ukraine
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The Government of Ukraine, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations, released the RDNA3 report, detailing the updated assessment of damages and recovery needs due to Russia’s full-scale invasion
Ukraine and Japan have taken significant steps to enhance their economic and environmental partnership through the signing of the Convention on the Elimination of Double Taxation regarding income taxes and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance, accompanied by a related Protocol
The World Bank has revised its estimate for the reconstruction of Ukraine, now projecting nearly $486 billion is needed, as stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
The U.S. Senate has successfully passed a bill aimed at providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has inked a memorandum of understanding with Nasdaq, the premier global technology entity, to bolster the Ukrainian economy and enhance its capital market
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has landed in Kyiv, Ukraine, to commence negotiations with Ukrainian government officials and international partners
On February 8, 2024, Ukraine and the United Kingdom took a significant step towards strengthening their trade relations
“Ukroboronprom,” Ukraine’s state defense conglomerate, has announced the transformation of ten of its state-owned defense enterprises into economic entities, marking a significant step in the reform of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex
Ukraine has initiated the State Register of Sanctions, a comprehensive database now containing 17,202 individuals and legal entities deemed subject to sanctions
China has formally requested Ukraine to immediately remove over a dozen Chinese companies from its list of “International War Sponsors,” citing potential negative impacts on bilateral relations
The Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has endorsed a proposal for the dissolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), aiming to automate the process of issuing licenses for the gambling industry
Today, the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to announce a crucial decision regarding Russia’s alleged breach of two international conventions
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, and Emine Japarova, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently convened with Matsuda Kuninori, the Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine, for a vital operational meeting
On January 26, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 30/2024, establishing the Council on Business Support in Martial Law
Ukraine has been ranked third in terms of the number of cases filed with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), as nearly two-thirds of the cases currently under the Court’s review involve three countries, including Ukraine
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, has embarked on a working visit to Kyiv on Monday, January 22
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his intention to submit a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) regarding the introduction of multiple citizenship
In his evening video address on January 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed significant diplomatic efforts on the international front, notably regarding security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have inked a landmark security cooperation agreement, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
As of early 2024, Ukraine has successfully implemented 309 NATO standards, surpassing the adoption rate of some member states from the Alliance’s recent expansion, according to Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Ivan Gavrylyuk, in an interview with Ukrinform.
Ukraine is set to introduce medical cannabis following the passage of a new law, with its implementation expected in the second half of 2024
On Friday, December 8, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, passed two significant legislative drafts, #10203-1 and 10262, essential for Ukraine’s path towards European integration
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law the state budget for 2024, following its adoption by the Verkhovna Rada on November 9