{
  "id": 14674298,
  "title": "Koretsky: results of this parliamentary week give grounds for optimism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/koretsky-results-of-this-parliamentary-week-give-grounds-for-optimism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:37:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1220752.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky expressed optimism about the parliamentary week ahead, stating that the results thus far provide grounds for hope. However, he acknowledged that much remains to be accomplished. During this particular week, ministers have been collaborating closely with deputies, particularly within committees and parliamentary groups, to ensure comprehensive preparation for the review of outstanding draft bills.\n\nThe government is confident that a similar cooperative spirit will prevail in the next parliamentary session, enabling the passage of all required legislation and securing full international financial backing for Ukraine. This session saw the Verkhovna Rada backing several crucial legislative measures, including the Ukraine Facility program, IMF agreements, and other international support systems.\n\nNotably, the chamber took action to eliminate the VAT exemption for parcels worth up to EUR 150, amend the Customs Code to implement this change, endorse a draft law capping loan interest deductions at 30% of EBITDA at the insistence of the IMF and EU, pass the European integration law on basic social assistance, and approve legislation governing the educational rights of national minorities, a prerequisite for establishing EU negotiation clusters.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky has called on the Verkhovna Rada to maintain the same constructive cooperation with the Cabinet of Ministers during the upcoming parliamentary week.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian PM Serhiy Koretsky optimistic about parliamentary week's results.",
    "Ministers worked closely with deputies on committees and parliamentary groups.",
    "Legislation passed includes Ukraine Facility program and IMF agreements."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}