The Rada has made the decision to revoke the mandate of Oles Dovgyi, which set a new anti-record in the Ukrainian parliament in terms of the number of deputies at the start of the current convocation
This decision caused significant resonance and became a landmark event in the country's political life, reflecting unexpected trends and dynamics in the activities of the Verkhovna Rada. According to information published by Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a representative of the "Holos" faction, on his Telegram channel, 244 deputies voted in favor of the resignation of one of the long-standing parliamentarians. This decision, which effectively means the termination of Oles Dovgyi’s mandate, gathered enough votes in accordance with the procedure for adopting such decisions. It is worth emphasizing that during the voting, the number of deputies present in the hall was 398. This indicates that the parliament set a new anti-record for the number of active parliamentarians — precisely this number, which is currently the largest in the modern history of the Ukrainian parliament. This reflects the significant size of the factional composition as well as the number of deputies who are currently working or temporarily absent. The reasons for such a decision remain subjects for discussion and analysis. Many experts point to possible intra-political conflicts, changes in regulations, or political dynamics between different factions that contributed to this personnel “reboot.” In the context of Ukraine’s current political climate, this decision can be viewed as a sign of intensified struggles for control over the parliamentary body, as well as for setting new priorities and interaction protocols among deputies and their factions. The decision to revoke Dovgyi’s mandate sparked widespread discussion both in political circles and among the public. This raises questions about the deputy’s future, his political prospects, and the potential consequences of this step for internal processes within the Verkhovna Rada. Opposition representatives and some analysts suggest that this act could serve as a signal to other parliamentarians regarding possible internal sanctions or be a demonstration of the political will of the leadership. Overall, this episode once again confirms that the current Ukrainian parliament is undergoing a period of reconfiguration, where political battles are entering new, more intense forms. The incident with stripping a veteran deputy of his mandate is a vivid example of how internal parliamentary processes are gaining momentum, and the increasing number of deputies in the session hall has become a symbol of changing stages within the country’s political system. Reviewing these events demonstrates that the Ukrainian parliament is in a state of ongoing transformation, and the new anti-record for the number of deputies is not just a statistic but a reflection of profound processes and challenges facing Ukrainian politics on the path toward stability and reform.