The Rada dismissed Svyrydenko and the entire Cabinet of Ministers
The Verkhovna Rada approved Yulia Svyrydenko’s resignation as Prime Minister of Ukraine. 258 members of parliament voted in favor of the resolution, which automatically results in the resignation of the entire Cabinet of Ministers.
During her speech in parliament, Svyrydenko summarized her work in office. Among her key achievements, she cited the EU’s decision to allocate 90 billion euros to Ukraine, the opening of two negotiation clusters regarding EU accession, and the successful completion of the 2025–2026 heating season.
The Verkhovna Rada must now consider the appointment of a new government.
Source: Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed Bill No. 15294 in its first reading, which strengthens criminal liability for crimes related to child pornography, and also provides for the decriminalization of the production and distribution of pornographic content between adults. A total of 231 members of parliament voted in favor of the decision.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law expanding the rights of military personnel released on parole from serving their sentences to serve under contract. Bill No. 15225 was supported by 309 members of parliament.
