Ukraine’s ousted defense minister took drone contracts away from the generals. Now they may take them back
The suppliers who thrived under the old system are already pushing to bring it back.
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Ukraine moves to ratify €90 billion EU loan, accepting a wartime tax overhaul to unlock it
Parliament could approve the deal within hours, releasing the first payment after months of delay.
Can “good morals” become a legal weapon in Ukraine’s new Civil Code?
Brussels says reform is “necessary.” It also says quick answers to complex questions are always a problem.
EU praises Kyiv’s response to anti-corruption law rallies but underscores need for reforms to keep integration hopes alive
In the wake of nationwide protests, Brussels embraces Ukraine’s commitment to address the issue, while demanding transparency in reforms.
RFE/RL: Ukraine’s Top Court judge lives rent-free in luxury apartment her Russian niece bought – with barely any income
Judge Nadiia Stefaniv lives rent-free in a $375,000 Kyiv apartment owned by her Russian niece, who officially earned just $45,000 over eight years.
Ukraine tackles world’s fastest aging population with drastic pension overhaul
As Ukraine grapples with a dwindling workforce, a new three-tier pension system races to reverse the demographic crisis while cutting Russia's political grip.
Ukraine ramps up anti-corruption safeguards ahead of potential $ 300bn Russian assets transfer
The G7 summit in Italy this week will be the stage for a critical discussion on the potential confiscation of $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. Ukraine's recent anti-corruption measures are strengthening the case for this unprecedented action.
Ukraine passes anti-corruption laws to advance EU integration
The parliament of Ukraine passed laws that increase the staff and powers of the anti-corruption agencies and regulate the rights of national minorities, fulfilling three out of four conditions set by the European Commission for opening accession talks with Ukraine.
Ukraine’s new NATO reform plan denies Hungary veto leverage
In approving Ukraine's new Annual National Programme, the list of reforms did not include Hungary's demands, unlike previous times.
Netherlands announces new support package for Ukraine
Dutch government allocates funds to support Ukraine's reconstruction and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine launches a new agency in the Ministry of Defense to make procurement more efficient
Unlike other Ukrainian ministries, which since 2017 have been operating according to the new Prozorro system, the Ministry…
Ukraine’s new ministers of Education and Strategic Industries named: manager of Minor Academy of Sciences and Head of Railways — PM
Oksen Lisovyi, manager of Ukraine's Minor Academy of Sciences (for high school pupils), who voluntarily joined Ukraine's military…
Ukraine’s Education Minister accused of plagiarism to resign; educator with military background among replacement candidates
Ukrainian media wrote that Ukraine's Minister of Education, Serhiy Shkarlet, will be dismissed from his office, referring to the information…
Ukraine’s key anticorruption body finally gets a chief; key watchdog is unhappy
On 6 March 2023, Ukraine's government appointed Semen Kryvonos as director of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), the…
Ukraine’s Parliament votes for liquidation of Kyiv court previously involved in corruption scandals
The Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) voted for the bill to eliminate the notorious Kyiv District Administrative Court (KDAC)…
Ukraine is now an EU candidate. What happens now? When will it become a member?
EU candidate status was not granted to Ukraine because of the war, yet on special terms On 17…
What everyday corruption looks like in Ukraine and how reforms stop it
Sources of daily corruption Although no country can eliminate corruption entirely, societies that have experienced extreme violence or…
Big privatization reform in Ukraine gains momentum with first auction
A thorny way to privatization Privatization is associated with an exceptionally abusive period for Ukrainians; many carry painful…
Zelenskyy’s new anti-oligarch law: populism or the real thing?
On 23 September, the Ukrainian parliament passed law №5599 on de-oligarchization. It sets criteria for determining who oligarchs…
Here is how the US can truly help Ukraine move forward
Read more: Javelins, reform plan, and $2.5 bn of military aid: Ukraine and USA sign joint statement on…