Ukraine
- President Poroshenko, clarified at the meeting with Verkhovna Rada fractions and deputy groups leaders that Ukraine is not ready for the introduction of martial law, as in this case it would be impossible to get the support of international financial institutions, supply of arms and dual-use goods, as well as in the case of the declaration of martial law the opposite opposite side of the conflict will be protected by international law. Based on this context, anti-terrorist operation will continue and efforts should be focused on recognition of DPR and LPR as international terrorist organizations.
- Verkhovna Rada amended its governance principles, allowing the chairman to dissolve specific fraction should number of its deputies decrease versus initial one during formation on the first session. This allows to eliminate parliamentary faction of the Communist Party, that have been abandoned by several deputies. The law was signed by President Poroshenko.
