Lilia Podolyak
In Western countries, lawsuits regarding medical negligence are a common practice and part of the quality control system in medicine. They form rules of responsibility, increase transparency in the industry, and influence treatment standards.
Law enforcement officers detained a member of a group that attacked companies in the US and Europe. The court set bail for the suspect at 399 million hryvnias.
Medical malpractice cases in Ukraine rarely reach court despite patient complaints and reports to law enforcement agencies. The reasons for this may include: the high cost of litigation, the difficulty of proving medical error, and the lack of evidence due to patients rarely being given all medical documentation. Thus, the inequality of resources between patients and private clinics often forces people to give up the fight.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is intensifying cooperation with state bodies to develop a system of prosthetics and rehabilitation. According to FPU head Serhiy Byzov, the key priority is to create an effective, accessible, and human-centered system that will help military personnel, veterans, and civilians return to a full life faster.
"Stop-Parasite" plans to control the use of international aid by "professional activists," - veteran.
The FPU insists on linking the minimum wage to 50% of the average. Trade unions demand the preservation of the right to strike and the protection of employees' rights in the new Labor Code.
More than a book: "A Guide to Military Leadership" - a methodology for success for the army and business in an era of change.
Journalists accused anti-corruption activists of concealing Semen Kryvonos' crime. The head of NABU may have formalized paternity to avoid prison.
The trial regarding the death of patient Adnan Kivan at the private Odrex clinic continues. One of the accused doctors once again claimed not to understand the essence of the indictment, despite the prosecutor's explanations. Such statements may indicate attempts to delay the court process. The next hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
A new season of charity matches by Betking Foundation and Pavlo Zhurilo kicked off in Uzhhorod.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated the need to ease requirements for potential residents of Defence City. This will allow expanding the circle of participants and stimulating the industry.
In Svitlana Huk's case regarding her husband's death during treatment at the Odrex clinic, another medical examination has been ordered, this time in Lviv. Six years after the case began, the widow places great hopes on the results of the new examination.
The Trade Union of Aviation Workers of Ukraine unanimously supported Serhiy Byzov's candidacy for the position of Chairman of the FTU. Oleksiy Shabanov was elected acting head of the industry trade union.
In Kyiv, the memory of fallen employees of the defense-industrial complex was honored at the site of the future memorial, Petro Bolbochan Square. The event highlighted the contribution of arms manufacturers to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and the role of the industry during the full-scale war.
The BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) is persecuting airlines, believing that aircraft leasing operations should be taxed as royalties. Experts consider such fiscal pressure unfounded and emphasize a flawed interpretation of the legislation.
The Prosecutor General's Office and the BEB exposed a scheme for selling e-cigarette liquids worth UAH 30 million. Equipment and raw materials were seized during 70 searches.
The record was set on May 30, 2025. The broadcast lasted five hours in eight languages simultaneously.
The Security Service of Ukraine, under the leadership of Yevhen Khmara, has become a co-leader of an international operation to eliminate cyber threats. The special services exposed a large-scale Russian network that hacked routers around the world.
Dr. Vitaliy Rusakov of the Odrex clinic, who is accused of medical negligence that allegedly led to the death of patient Adnan Kivan, stated that a conviction could supposedly lead to a “collapse” of the entire medical system. Lawyers call such statements emotional and emphasize that criminal law provides for individual responsibility, not “consequences for the entire system.”
The BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) accuses air carriers of tax evasion on aircraft leasing, ignoring international conventions. This undermines trust in Ukraine as a partner and threatens to destroy the civil aviation industry.
Vitaliy Rusakov, a doctor at the Odrex clinic who is on trial for medical negligence in the case of Adnan Kivan's death, publicly disclosed details of the patient's treatment in his video blog. Lawyers believe that such actions may indicate a breach of medical confidentiality and the constitutional right to privacy.
Poroshenko declared almost 53 million in payments from Orban's pro-Russian government and transferred another 15 million to Hungary.
The deputy director of the department demanded money for dismantling a railway track in Khmelnytskyi region. He faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The StopOdrex movement, created by patients' families and people who claim to have had negative experiences with treatment at the Odesa clinic "Odrex," continues to collect and publish new stories. Activists assert that their work in the public sphere helps to form a more complete picture – not only positive reviews about the clinic but also the experiences of patients with various treatment outcomes. According to them, this provides people with more information to make an informed and conscious decision when choosing a medical institution.
Attempts by the BEB (Bureau of Economic Security) to tax airlines for aircraft leasing abroad threaten Ukraine's international reputation and jeopardize the aviation industry in Ukraine. Experts emphasize the violation of conventions on avoiding double taxation and the risks posed by the incorrect interpretation of international law.
The Pechersk Court granted a complaint against the SBI's inaction regarding violations in ARMA. The agency ignored the return of property and failed to enter data into the register.
The owner of ALFA GAZ urges the state to audit over 200 inactive fields. Top players are ready to buy out the rights and start investing in production.
The Bureau of Economic Security has opened cases against a number of airlines for non-payment of taxes on aircraft leasing abroad. Investigators consider aircraft rental to be the use of intellectual property, which jeopardizes the existence of civil aviation in Ukraine.
Adherence to the Ethical Code of a Doctor of Ukraine in practice remains problematic. The case of the Odrex clinic and surgeon Vitaliy Rusakov demonstrates how medical ethics norms can be ignored, and control by the Ministry of Health remains only on paper.
The owner of ALFA GAZ spoke about working during the war and equipment shortages. Companies keep a double stock of equipment for quick restoration of facilities.