Anna Skorokhod's Legislative Proposal
Member of Parliament Anna Skorokhod has submitted a draft law aiming to amend Ukraine’s Constitution by withdrawing from the path toward NATO accession and restoring the country’s neutral status. This information was shared by political analyst Viktor Ukolov. Currently, there is no official record of the bill on the Verkhovna Rada’s website. Skorokhod, elected in 2019 from the 93rd electoral district, is part of the parliamentary group “For the Future.”
She serves on several committees and delegations, including:
- The Committee on Energy and Housing and Communal Services,
- The Temporary Special Commission on Military Justice,
- The delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly,
- The Ukraine-EU Association Committee.
Viktor Ukolov, who revealed the legislative initiative on Facebook, urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to respond to the proposal. He emphasized:
“Anna Skorokhod, whom Zelenskyy supported in a Kyiv region district, has introduced a constitutional amendment to abandon NATO membership ambitions and reestablish Ukraine’s neutrality.”
The draft bill is open for parliamentary signatures until October 20. Meanwhile, on October 4, 2026, MP Oleksiy Honcharenko unveiled a peace plan that similarly calls for renouncing NATO membership and initiating neutrality talks. This stance led to his expulsion from the European Solidarity faction due to conflicting principles. The faction issued a statement asserting that peace negotiations must not compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty, language rights, religious freedom, or defense capabilities.
Outlook on the Peace Proposal
Regarding Honcharenko’s peace plan, he argued that negotiations on Ukraine’s neutrality are necessary, describing the pursuit of NATO membership as unrealistic given the lack of genuine admission offers. Ukolov stressed he is awaiting Zelenskyy’s comments on Skorokhod’s initiative, adding:
“I am eager to see which deputies will endorse this constitutional change alongside Anna Skorokhod.”
These proposals spark intense debates among politicians and the public about Ukraine’s foreign policy direction. Skorokhod’s bill and Honcharenko’s peace plan represent contrasting perspectives on the feasibility and desirability of NATO integration amid ongoing conflict and complex relations with Russia. Given the war and security challenges, discussions about neutrality and national defense remain highly relevant and demand broad societal and political engagement.
In light of Skorokhod's initiative, the political landscape is shifting, particularly following the recent developments involving MP Oleksiy Honcharenko. His controversial peace proposal, which also advocates for Ukraine's neutrality and has caused a rift within the European Solidarity faction, underscores the growing debate on the nation's security stance. For a deeper understanding of these ideological divisions and their implications for Ukraine's future, read more about the conflict within European Solidarity.