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Government simplifies combatant status procedure for foreign defenders

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has simplified the procedure for acquiring combatant status for foreigners and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The requirement to submit an extract of no criminal record has been removed…

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Verkhovna Rada has adopted the Law on stimulating the economic development of the fisheries industry

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 12384, aimed at stimulating the development of fisheries and aquaculture. The document provides for the introduction of transparent investment models and electronic auctions for access to water resources.


US Congress Members Initiate Total Ban on Russian Oil Imports

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is developing a legislative act aimed at completely blocking the purchase of oil products from Russia. To ensure its adoption, the plan is to use the Discharge Petition procedure, which has already secured the necessary…


IDPs in October receive assistance under a new period: what has changed

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 1087 dated September 3, 2026, which introduces changes to the mechanism of providing state housing allowances for internally displaced persons. The updated rules have entered into force and…


Ukraine develops new Investment Funds bill based on EU standards

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission, together with the relevant parliamentary committee and the World Bank, has prepared updated legislation on investment funds. The draft law has already been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for…


Government sets new rules for imported food labelling until April 1, 2027

Until April 1, 2027, the sale of packaged imported foods labelled in a foreign language is permitted in Ukraine provided complete information in Ukrainian is included in accompanying documents. This is stated in Cabinet of Ministers resolution No…