🇺🇦🏛️ On 18 December 2025, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine held a productive plenary session, resulting in the adoption of four laws in full, four draft laws in the first reading, and two resolutions.
As the editorial team of the official website www.ndu.kr.ua, we consider it essential not only to record the list of decisions but also to explain their content, logic, and practical significance for citizens in the context of martial law, European integration, and Ukraine’s post-war recovery.
Laws Adopted in Full: Practical Implications
Academic Integrity as the Basis of European Education
Parliament approved the Law “On Academic Integrity” (Reg. No. 10392). The document establishes unified rules of ethical conduct in education and science, moving Ukraine closer to the standards of the European Higher Education Area.
For citizens, this ensures greater trust in Ukrainian diplomas, protection for honest students and researchers, and clear mechanisms for responding to plagiarism and misconduct.
State Support for Cinematography
Law No. 6194 amends legislation on state support for cinematography. Its adoption signals the preservation of cultural policy even under wartime conditions and the promotion of national identity through Ukrainian film production.
Mentorship as a Tool for Social Support
The Law “On Mentorship” (Reg. No. 13200) lays the legal foundation for the development of mentorship, particularly for children and youth in need of additional support. This is a step toward a more socially oriented state policy and the development of human capital.
Rights of Military Personnel Released from Captivity
Law No. 14092 guarantees the right to leave for military personnel released from captivity. This decision carries not only legal but also deep moral significance, demonstrating the state’s commitment to its defenders and their families.
Draft Laws Adopted in the First Reading: Directions for Future Change
De-Sovietization and Symbolic Policy
Draft Law No. 14093 on de-Sovietizing the name of a small-value coin is part of a broader decolonization policy and the rethinking of state symbols.
Strengthening Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities
Draft Law No. 14191 aims to create a comprehensive state support system for families with persons with disabilities. It represents a systemic approach rather than fragmented payments, aligning with the European model of social policy.
Land Rights for Veterans and Families of the Fallen
Draft Law No. 10027 seeks to ensure the effective implementation of the right of combatants and families of fallen Defenders of Ukraine to receive land plots from state and communal property.
Honoring the Fallen with Dignity
Draft Law No. 13693 addresses the regulation of burial sites for those who defended Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. This is an important step toward unified standards of memorial policy.
Resolutions: International Position and Historical Memory
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Resolution No. 14204 — an appeal to heads of state, parliaments, and governments of democratic countries and to the International Paralympic Committee to ban the participation of athletes from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus in international competitions.
It also approved Resolution No. 14203 on commemorative dates and anniversaries for 2026–2027, ensuring a systematic approach to state historical memory policy.
Significance for Citizens and Next Steps
The 18 December plenary session demonstrated the parliament’s commitment to combining security, social, humanitarian, and European priorities. The adopted laws are already shaping a new legal reality, while the draft laws passed in the first reading open the space for further refinement with the involvement of experts and civil society.
As the editorial team of www.ndu.kr.ua, we will continue to monitor these initiatives, analyze amendments for the second reading, and explain how the decisions of the Verkhovna Rada affect the daily lives of citizens. Such transparency and clarity are the foundation of modern European parliamentarism.
