Politics
Ukraine and Finland will jointly develop a distributed generation network
Ukrnafta JSC and the Finnish company Wärtsilä have agreed on the supply of equipment for new power stations.
The EU will not withdraw its diplomats from Kyiv despite threats from the Kremlin
The European Union has no plans to alter its presence in Kyiv following Moscow’s threats of possible strikes. The European Commission has described Russia’s statements as part of a reckless escalation strategy.
Zaluzhny described demobilisation during the war as political populism
Valeriy Zaluzhny stated that Ukraine must move towards “smart mobilisation”, which takes into account the new nature of warfare, the development of unmanned systems, the demographic crisis and the need for a long-term defence strategy. According to him, demobilisation is only possible as a result of systemic changes, rather than as an end in itself.
The biggest rift has begun in the Kremlin
A pro-Kremlin lawyer has stated his intention to continue publicly criticising Vladimir Putin following his release from a psychiatric hospital.
The new Labour Code is entering the home stretch: the government is pushing ahead with labour market reform
Ukraine’s new Labour Code is entering the stage of detailed finalisation in parliament. The government views the reform as a key element of a broader transformation of the labour market – with a focus on formalising employment, flexible working arrangements and alignment with EU standards.
The Ministry of Justice has asked the High Anti-Corruption Court to order the confiscation of assets belonging to Azarov and his son for the benefit of the state
The Ministry of Justice has initiated proceedings to forfeit the assets of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov and his son Oleksiy to the state.
Zelensky has instructed officials to draft legislation on private military companies
Ukraine is already preparing the legal framework to recruit foreign nationals into the Ukrainian army through private military companies. The law could be passed as early as this year.
What role will Budanov’s new adviser, Tihipko, play in the team? — media reports
What role will Serhiy Tihipko, a businessman and deputy prime minister under Viktor Yanukovych, take on in the Office of the President?
Parades on 9 May are being cancelled en masse across Russia: a list of regions
A number of regions in Russia and the occupied territories have announced the cancellation of parades on 9 May, as well as the introduction of additional restrictions on the celebrations.
New Zealand has imposed sanctions on Russian cyber entities
New Zealand has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian cyber entities, online platforms, propagandists and others involved in supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. The sanctions apply to 20 individuals and companies.
Stefanchuk responded to criticism of the new Civil Code
Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, has stated that claims regarding inadequate preparation and insufficient discussion of the draft new Civil Code are untrue. According to him, work on the document has been ongoing for seven years, with over 300 experts involved in its preparation.
“IMF Day” in Parliament: Zheleznyak announced three bills for 12 May
On 12 May, the Verkhovna Rada may consider three bills at once introducing changes to tax and customs regulations. These relate to the taxation of digital platforms, new rules for international parcels, and amendments to the Customs Code.
