New front opens for unexpected category of Ukrainians — yet joining remains choice, not command
Volunteers can sign one-year contracts after health checks.
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For first time, Ukraine legally defines rashism as totalitarian ideology combining Russian communist and Nazi practices
The legislation provides legal tools other democracies could adopt to counter authoritarian influence operations, transforming ideological warfare from propaganda to prosecutable crime.
Intelligence: Russia plans to weaponize crisis emerged after Zelenskyy signs law weakening anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine
As Ukraine’s President triggers outrage by signing a contentious law, Moscow reportedly prepares provocations to exploit internal discord.
Ukraine’s 980,000-strong military gets green light for foreign deployments
Ukraine's parliament overwhelmingly supported the measure allowing its 980,000 troops to train and operate abroad.
Romania allows military to intercept aerial threats after Russian drone incidents
Romania’s military was legally unable to act against aerial threats without an official state of emergency.
Zelenskyy approves new law that simplifies citizenship for military families
This initiative is specifically designed to address the needs of foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine and their families.
Czech Lex Ukrajina amendment blocks citizenship for Russian passport holders
Czechia's Senate has approved permanent restrictions on citizenship applications from Russian nationals, requiring Russians to renounce their citizenship first.
Zelenskyy signs law banning religious institutions linked to Russia
Religious organizations will have a nine-month period in Ukraine to sever ties with Russia or face potential ban.
Ukraine ratifies Rome Statute: how it aids prosecuting Russian war crimes
After two decades of hesitation, Ukraine has finally ratified the Rome Statute, potentially unleashing a flood of war crime prosecutions against Russian perpetrators in the International Criminal Court.
ISW: Kremlin seeks to tighten control over criticism with new legislation
A legislative proposal in Russia seeks to broaden the definition of terrorists and extremists, raising concerns about free speech.
English officially becomes one of international communication languages in Ukraine
On 4 June, Ukrainian parliament passed the law on the use of English language in Ukraine which determines specific positions for which knowledge of English is required.
50% of Ukrainians believe mobilization efforts going wrong – survey shows
60% negatively assess work of Territorial Recruitment Centers. Verkhovna Rada (55%) & TRCs (59%) seen as most responsible.
Ukraine passes law to enhance military readiness and veteran welfare
The Ukrainian parliament approved a law that will create a unified electronic database of persons liable for military service and issue combatant certificates for Ukrainian veterans, as part of the country’s efforts to modernize its defense sector amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
Ukraine takes important step to fight corruption, approving amended law on e-declarations
In a 341-1 vote, Ukraine's parliament approved disclosing officials' asset declarations, meeting President Zelenskyy's demand and supporting the country's EU membership bid. The register will open immediately.
Russia stands behind “DNR” leader’s order to confiscate food crops, echoing Stalin’s Holodomor
Oleksandr Zakharchenko, the self-proclaimed leader of the Russian client statelet, the Donetsk Peoples Republic, has called for the…
“DNR leader” Zakharchenko orders confiscation of local crops
The text of this “Order” dated Novemeber 3, 2017 has been published on the “DNR” website. “Cereals and…
12,000 pages of laws should be passed to align Ukraine with EU legislation
Is Ukraine on track for the EU? Of course, there are multiple indicators that measure EU's Eastern Partners'…
Why Nadiya Savchenko must be freed: Russia has committed a war crime against her and Ukraine
Michael A. Newton, a lawyer in international law, has written an affidavit showing how Nadiya Savchenko’s defence can be…