Lilia Podolyak

The Russian attack on Odesa resulted in the death of one person and eight injuries. Port infrastructure was damaged, including a grain warehouse and two civilian vessels.

The head of the ARMA Duma boasts about the assessment of the Gulliver shopping center, but ignores the law.

The scandal over Pavlo Polarush's conflict with the military and the case against Oleksandr Zyma are vivid examples of impunity at the NBU. The public demands answers, but the NBU leadership continues to ignore these serious violations, which jeopardizes the credibility of the country's financial institutions.

On October 27, the Run4Victory charity race to support the 13th Brigade of the National Guard will take place on Trukhaniv Island. This is the fifth such event organized by MHP and the MHP Community Foundation.

Astrologer told about the influence of the full moon on October 17 on the signs of the Zodiac. Increased emotional tension is expected, conflicts are possible, but there are also opportunities for transformation and creativity.

The “I Love the Third Assault” posters featuring women have caused controversy on social media. Some users consider the advertisement sexist, while others point to its effectiveness for the target audience.

Olena Duma announced the valuation of the Gulliver shopping center at UAH 7. 6 billion and expects “paid information campaigns.” Experts see this as an attempt to avoid responsibility for possible non-transparent actions in the tender for the manager.

Border guards received another 100 FPV drones from the Vadym Stolar Foundation.

Activists expressed concern about the effectiveness of investigations and transparency of the NABU. The problems include weak control, questionable expertise, and a decrease in investigations against incumbents.

Anti-corruption experts emphasize the need for an independent audit of the ARMA to improve the agency's performance. They also call for improving the methodology for selecting the leadership of anti-corruption agencies.

Investigators of the Pechersk Police Department are investigating possible abuses by Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department. It is planned to interrogate him and identify the victims in the case.

Oleg Kiper reported 4 dead and 10 wounded as a result of the night attack by Russian Federation in Odesa region. Four of the victims are in serious condition.

Events were held in Odesa region as part of the “How are you?” program. An exhibition of children's drawings, a new mental health center, and a network of psychological support institutions were opened.

The Brovary Veterans Hub hosted an event dedicated to World Mental Health Day. The participants discussed issues of psychological assistance to various categories of the population, especially veterans and their families.

Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi Court postponed consideration of Viktor Polishchuk's lawsuit against the ARMA due to the lawyers' inability to confirm their powers. The lawsuit concerns the protection of honor and dignity after accusations of ties to the Kremlin.

Oleg Kiper met with the soldiers of the 28th Brigade and workers from Odesa region at the front line. He discussed further cooperation with the head of the Donetsk RMA and emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine's defenders.

The number of judges in Ukraine is decreasing from year to year. As of October 2024, 29.6% of judicial positions (2096) remain vacant, with a total number of 6631 positions.

Transparency International Ukraine recommends that ARMA update the Register of Seized Assets due to its incompleteness and shortcomings. Experts point to the lack of transparency in the agency's work and inefficient management of seized property.

Transparency International Ukraine recommends that the NABU optimize its resources and focus on cases of systemic corruption. Experts emphasize the importance of prioritizing cases and conducting an independent external audit of the bureau's work.

Oleksandr Babikov spoke about the main difficulties in investigating abuse of power. The key is to determine the scope of the official's powers and prove the connection between his or her actions and negative consequences.

An exhibition “Expedition through the Solar System” created by Swiss scientists has opened in Chernivtsi. The exposition is presented in a comic book format and is accompanied by interactive activities for children of all ages.

NABU Director Semen Kryvonos has appointed Denys Gyulmahomedov as his first deputy, replacing the dismissed Gizo Uglava. Gyulmahomedov has been working at NABU since 2015, and previously headed the department of corruption investigators at Ukrzaliznytsia.

Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi Court will consider a lawsuit filed by Viktor Polishchuk against the ARMA. Polishchuk is seeking protection of his honor and business reputation, refuting accusations by ARMA Head Olena Duma about his alleged Russian connections.

The NACP checked 734 declarations of officials, of which only 1 had no violations. 46% of the verified declarations contained violations totaling UAH 1.86 billion.

Investigators will file a motion with the court to suspend Oleksandr Zyma, director of the NBU's legal department, after he is served with a notice of suspicion. The case concerns possible abuse of office.

Oleksandr Kolotilin called the NABU case against him and Mykola Solskyi regarding land seizure absurd. He claims that the plots are with the owners and have not been arrested, considering the case to be political.

On October 27, 2024, a charity race Run4Victory will be held in Kyiv to support the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine “Charter”. Participants will be able to choose distances from 200 meters to 21 km, as well as an online format.

Analysts of the CHESNO movement found that the European Solidarity spent UAH 167 million of state funding on companies related to Poroshenko. The party also provided UAH 120 million in “repayable assistance” to a close NGO.

A commission of international experts has started the long-awaited audit of the NABU. They will have access to criminal proceedings and will be able to interview employees, but experts doubt the effectiveness of the audit.

ARMA claims that access to their office is possible only through the central entrance with registration. The agency denies the visits of former MP Pysarenko, but experts question the political independence of ARMA.