Ukraine will introduce a jury system, and medical professionals will not be reassigned to infantry: key highlights from December 5th.
A Jury Trial Will Be Established in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has supported the establishment of a jury trial in Ukraine. The legislative proposals related to this were decided to be combined and considered through an expedited procedure.
Until now, the Constitution of Ukraine also allowed for public participation in the administration of justice through jurors, but the principle of their operation was based on Soviet practices.
Additionally, the parliament passed a bill that restores the confiscation of property from corrupt individuals in agreements with investigators. This provision had previously been annulled by another bill.
Medics Will Not Be Transferred to Infantry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree implementing the NSDC's decision to prohibit the transfer of medics to military positions not related to medical service. However, this will not apply if the medics themselves express such a desire.
Director of the National Museum of History Accused of Not Returning from a Business Trip
MP Solomiya Bobrovska reported that the director of the National Museum of History, Fyodor Androshchuk, did not return from an overseas business trip that was supposed to conclude on September 20.
In response to her parliamentary inquiry, which she quoted, she was informed that the museum director “got lost” at the exhibition opening in Lithuania.
Androshchuk later explained that he holds Swedish citizenship and has been living there for nearly 25 years, thus stating, “in the business trip, I am not in Sweden, but in Ukraine”.
In December, Ukrainians Will Receive Funds for Books
Starting in December, all Ukrainians who turn 18 in 2024 will be able to receive 908 hryvnias from the government for purchasing Ukrainian books—whether paper, electronic, or audiobooks.
To obtain the funds, they will need to submit an application through the “Diia” app, opening a virtual bank card called “єКнига.”
Trump Is Already Changing His Tone Regarding Ukraine — Hodges
Former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, General Ben Hodges, believes that after his inauguration, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump will adjust his stance on Ukraine, which he and his team expressed during the election campaign.
According to Hodges, Trump’s circle has already begun to change their tone towards Ukraine. In particular, he noted that he has not heard future Vice President James Vance make anti-Ukrainian statements since the elections.
Yermak Declared Readiness for Elections
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine is ready to hold elections immediately after achieving a fair peace, but several issues must be addressed first.
Meanwhile, Reuters reports that Yermak met in Washington with representatives of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump to establish cooperation and gain support in the war against Russia.
He has allegedly already met with Trump’s candidate for National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, and the candidate for Special Representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
Other News of the Day
- The head of the Russian General Staff, Gerasimov, called U.S. General Brown after the “Oreshnik” strike on Ukraine — NYT.
- At least six mayors and heads of communities remain in Russian captivity.
- “I’m not a fool”: Fedina and Zveroboy, who criticized Zelensky for a conversation with the military, announced the closure of the case.
- Applications for “Thousand from Zelensky” are mainly submitted by women — Svyrydnenko.
- Zelensky awarded honors to “Kurgan & Aggregate” and sister Petrychenko.