The Verkhovna Rada approved the state budget for 2026: key decisions on December 3

Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada confirmed the new state budget for the next year in the second reading and in general. The state budget for 2026 received the 'green light' as 257 lawmakers supported the bill.

The Ukrainian delegation received an invitation for the next round of negotiations in the USA to continue the peace process. The invitation was sent by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, for negotiations in the United States.

In Kryvyi Rih, the occupiers carried out a missile strike, resulting in injuries to four people, including a child. Garages and an administrative building were also damaged. Rescue workers are currently working at the scene.

The Council's decision to exclude the Russian language from the list of protected languages in Ukraine received support from 264 parliamentarians. This means that the European Charter will not apply to this language.

The NABU investigator Ruslan Maghamedrasulov was released from custody by a court ruling, despite suspicions of organizing illegal trade with Russia.

The names of nine finalists for the National Selection for Eurovision-2026 were also announced, and the tenth finalist will be determined after an online vote in the 'Diiа' application.

Thus, the Ukrainian parliament approved the new state budget, Sybiha's meeting is important for the ongoing peace process, and the attack in Kryvyi Rih indicates the continuation of tense events in the east of the country.