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Zelenskyy Vetoes Controversial "Firewood Law"
President Zelenskyy vetoes Ukraine's "firewood law" due to concerns over penalties impacting citizens preparing for winter amid energy crisis.
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Volodymyr ZelenskyyDmytro LitvinLarisa ShovkovaMaksym Pavlyuk
- Who are the main critics of the "firewood law"?
- Potential fines range from 34,000 to 425,000 hryvnias, or imprisonment for up to seven years, depending on the amount of wood involved. This harsh punishment, critics claim, disproportionately affects ordinary Ukrainians.
- Why will President Zelenskyy not sign the "firewood law"?
- President Zelenskyy will not sign the recently passed law in Ukraine regarding the use of forests, nicknamed the "firewood law", due to concerns about its impact on ordinary citizens.
- What is the main point of contention within the "firewood law"?
- The law, while intending to curb illegal logging, includes provisions that could penalize individuals storing firewood for personal use, causing public outcry, especially with the anticipation of harsh winter conditions.
- What is the main concern of ordinary citizens regarding this law?
- While the law's authors maintain it targets illegal logging operations, concerns persist that it could negatively affect citizens preparing for winter by penalizing the storage of firewood without extensive documentation.
- What are the potential penalties for violating the "firewood law"?
- The controversial part of the law focuses on penalties for possessing, transporting, or selling wood without proper documentation. Critics argue this unfairly targets those gathering firewood for winter, not just illegal loggers.