Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens
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Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian government’s legal information website published on Nov. 23. The law targeted at least 15 countries, including several in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina, and Canada. Additional legislation approved on the […]
Zelensky signs law on 'historic' tax increase
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Zelensky signs law on 'historic' tax increase

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law a bill authorizing a major tax increase on Nov. 28, following more than a month of delay. The bill, which was passed by the Ukrainian parliament on Oct. 10, will raise taxes by Hr 8 billion ($192 million) in 2024 and Hr 141 billion ($3.4 billion) in 2025, lawmaker […]
Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with Greece
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Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with Greece

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Zelensky said on Oct. 17. Ukraine has already signed 25 similar agreements, including with the U.S., the U.K., Germany, and France, aimed at helping Kyiv repel Russia's aggression amid the full-scale war. These agreements are based on a pledge made by […]
Zelensky signs decree to liquidate medical examination commissions amid corruption
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Zelensky signs decree to liquidate medical examination commissions amid corruption scandal

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 22 issued a decree to liquidate medical examination commissions for determining the severity of disabilities by Dec. 31. The decree was released after a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), which on Oct. 22 discussed violations at medical examination commissions and the fraudulent acquisition of disability status […]
Poland signs deal with domestic companies to kickstart ammunition production
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Poland signs deal with domestic companies to kickstart ammunition production

Poland has signed a letter of intent with domestic companies to begin producing nitrocellulose and multi-base powders essential for ammunition manufacturing, according to a Polish government report published on Nov. 18. This marks a significant step in rebuilding Poland's ammunition production capabilities, which currently rely on imports from several European countries and Canada. The government […]