Stefanchuk: Rada ready to promptly adopt decisions to strengthen Ukraine's defense
Parliament is ready to promptly provide the necessary legislative decisions to strengthen the state’s defense capability, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk stated after a meeting with the leadership of Ukraine’s security and defense sector.
Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk declared on Tuesday that the Verkhovna Rada is prepared to swiftly enact legislative measures to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. In a meeting with the heads of Ukraine's security and defense sectors, Stefanchuk emphasized the urgency of funding for the Defense Forces, stating it remains a top priority.
The speaker highlighted the need to bolster the defense-industrial complex, enhance countermeasures against ballistic threats and Russian air attacks, and increase the country's ability to target enemy combat zones. According to Stefanchuk, the Rada is poised to swiftly approve the necessary legislative decisions to fortify the nation's defense, as confirmed in a Facebook post.
The parliament leadership discussed proposals from the Defense Ministry, aiming to formulate a government action program, coordinate joint efforts, and improve cooperation with the Rada, specialized committees, and MPs for a more robust security and defense legislative framework.
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