Verkhovna Rada
Coverage of Verkhovna Rada in the Nexus archive.
- Zelensky Initiates ‘Order of Europe’ State Award
President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada to establish the 'Order of Europe,' a state award recognizing Ukrainian citizens and foreigners for contributions to Ukraine's EU membership path, defense of independence, and European security.
- Zelensky Submits Bill to Ratify €90B EU Loan Deal to Boost Ukraine’s Defense
President Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada to ratify a €90 billion EU loan agreement for 2026-2027, aimed at funding Ukraine's defense, industrial development, and budget support. Additional financial tranches are contingent on Ukraine implementing tax and economic reforms required by the EU.
- Ukraine’s Parliament Is Pulling Back on LGBTQ Rights as Courts and Citizens Move Forward
Ukraine's Parliament is advancing a civil code that would prevent courts from recognizing same-sex couples as families, contradicting a February 2024 Supreme Court decision and Ukraine's EU accession commitments. The draft legislation explicitly excludes same-sex partnerships and introduces a vague 'good morals' standard that could be used to deny legal recognition to LGBTQ+ families.