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04.02.2026

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has commenced the work of the 15th Session of the 9th Convocation.

On 3 February 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine commenced the work of the 15th Session of the 9th Convocation, which will continue until September...

02.02.2026

The duties of the Head of the State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine will be performed by the First Deputy Head of the Service

By Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 30 January 2026 No. 97-r, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has temporarily assigned, until...

30.01.2026

On the Repeal of National Standards (Part 1)

On 30 October 2024, the European Commission—the highest executive authority of the European Union (EU)—presented a Report within the framework of the EU Enlargement Package...

Decline in Rail Freight Transportation

According to information provided by CTS, in 2025 rail transport in Ukraine carried 161.3 million tonnes of freight, which is 13.6 million tonnes, or 7.8%,...

26.01.2026

The Date of Repeal of National Standards Concerning Aggregate (Crushed Stone) Requirements May Be Postponed

As previously reported (see the information in the “News” section dated 29 December 2025), the Association addressed the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of...

22.01.2026

In the Legislative and Executive Authorities

Members of Parliament of Ukraine H.M. Tretiakova, V.Yu. Bezgin, and T.V. Tsyba (a total of 9 MPs) have submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine...

Is Default by JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” Inevitable?

According to information from the online project Minprom, the international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”...