Lilia Podolyak
Ukraine has announced the winners of the "School of Community Leaders 2. 0" competition from MHP, who will receive UAH 10 million in grant support. The projects focus on energy efficiency, veteran policy, and youth engagement.
MHP company received the highest award from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, "Honorary Ambassador of Ukraine 2025," in the nomination "Economic Diplomacy. " This award recognizes its contribution to strengthening Ukraine's position on the world stage and shaping its image abroad.
The Stop Odrex website, created by relatives of deceased patients and former patients of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, has temporarily ceased operations. This happened due to complaints from the clinic, which accused the website of misleading users and harming its business reputation.
In Kyiv, the third "Bez Khvyl" (No Waves) relaxation shelter has started operating, combining safety and mental health support. The project was implemented thanks to a business idea competition from the "MHP-Hromadi" Charitable Foundation.
Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba is lobbying for the appointment of Ihor Zelinsky to the post of head of the State Aviation Service, despite his involvement in decisions that could have harmed Ukrainian aviation and effectively played into the hands of the Russian Federation. Zelinsky's appointment could become a strategic mistake for the state and obviously carries risks for national security in wartime.
The so-called "Odrex case" became a catalyst for discussing systemic problems in the field of licensing private medicine in Ukraine. At a meeting of the relevant Verkhovna Rada committee, MP Viktoriia Vagner raised the issue of the risks of the current model of control over medical institutions, which allows effectively circumventing regulator's sanctions. Following the discussion, the Ministry of Health is to prepare an analysis of the gaps in the licensing system and present it to the deputies.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko spoke about the influence of the waxing moon and Venus's transition into Capricorn on the week of December 22–28. She advises putting affairs and finances in order, as well as summing up the year, as the Black Moon changes signs from Scorpio to Sagittarius.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of another legal entity associated with the activities of the Odesa private clinic Odrex – LLC "Medical House "Odrex". The reason for the inspection was criminal proceedings in which the company is involved.
An incident occurred in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast involving MP Dmytro Kysylevskyi and servicemen from the recruitment center.
2025 marked a period of fundamental institutional breakthrough for WhiteBIT, which transformed into the global fintech ecosystem W Group. The company with Ukrainian roots, which is the largest European crypto exchange by traffic, now unites 8 fintech companies and has 35 million users in 150 countries.
After the investigation into the death of businessman Adnan Kivan began, the owners of the Odrex clinic registered a new company, "Medical House 'Odrex'". In December 2025, they founded another firm providing medical services – LLC "MDO Pivden".
The head of Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitalii Kim, emphasized the need to create conditions for investments in Ukraine's economy for its recovery.
The head of the NACP, Viktor Pavlushchyk, opposes changing the criteria for the external audit of the body's work before it is conducted, believing that this contradicts the principles of legal certainty and threatens independence. He also believes that attempts to bring the NACP audit criteria closer to those used to monitor the activities of NABU are an attempt to remove him from office.
Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky commented on the decision of the new commander of the 125th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade to transfer incompetent officers to the infantry. This decision was called a practical implementation of the reforms that Biletsky emphasized in an article for The Economist.
The criminal prosecution of Roman Mileshko's group of aviation companies has been ongoing for more than three years without any charges being filed. A number of law enforcement agencies have found no evidence of a crime, which indicates possible pressure from competitors.
Leonid Kuchuk, the founder of the Odrex clinic, and his partner Tigran Arutyunyan, started with the gambling business. Kuchuk, who currently lives abroad, continues to control his business in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian labor market at the end of the year is sending new signals: how vacancies are transforming, what is changing in employer behavior, and what to expect in 2026.
For training, choose t-shirts made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, elastane, nylon, which wick away moisture and provide elasticity. The cut of the clothing should allow for free movement, and modern technologies provide ventilation and comfort.
In 2025, gold and silver became record-breaking growth leaders in global markets, attracting the attention of both institutional investors and private savers. In 2026, it is important for Ukrainians to consider not only the potential for profit but also the risks of volatility and corrections, as warned by fintech expert Olena Sosedka.
ObmenAT24 service topped the Finance. ua rating as the most reliable crypto exchanger.
Professor Vadym Popko highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in Ukrainian diplomacy, referring to student works. Young people propose to institutionalize counter-disinformation and implement ethical AI mechanisms.
Professional astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko presented a general astrological forecast for 2026, which will be a time of changes and trials, as well as great potential. She noted that the world enters 2026 in a state of deep fatigue, but this is also a unique chance for renewal and development.
Political expert Kyrylo Sazonov claims that Ihor Kolomoisky is working to destabilize Ukraine in order to avoid criminal liability. His statements are in line with Russia's interests, which seeks destabilization.
The "Odrex Case" became a litmus test for the systemic problems of Ukrainian medicine: imperfect legislation, lack of clear rules of responsibility, and mechanisms of professional control. Experts and politicians emphasize: without medical self-governance and transparent procedures for evaluating medical care, the system is doomed.
Former head of the State Judicial Administration Oleksiy Salnikov stated critical systemic violations in the HACC and NABU. He pointed to interference in the automatic distribution of cases, support for the prosecutor's position in the HACC, and ignoring evidence by NABU detectives.
The Ukrainian meat and sausage market is transforming: consumption volumes are decreasing, but monetary volume is growing due to inflation. Consumers prefer quality, convenience, trust, and local brands, which leads to the emergence of new products, such as the meat and sausage line under the "Nasha Ryaba" brand.
Ukrainian citizens are calling on the Ministry of Health and law enforcement agencies to respond to numerous complaints about the Odrex clinic. People have recorded video appeals to government and law enforcement officials to draw attention to systemic violations at the clinic. They have also created the Stop Odrex website to collect new testimonies and support each other.
Blochka online store offers professional tools and accessories for handicrafts, so it will be a reliable entry point for both beginners and experienced craftsmen.
ICU, a company that served the circles of Yanukovych and Poroshenko, avoids investigations despite working with sanctioned individuals and Russian state banks. Serhiy Lyamets, former editor of "Ekonomichna Pravda," believes that only the US and EU can investigate ICU's financial operations.
The Odesa Oblast police are investigating criminal proceedings regarding the alleged embezzlement of budget funds by the management of the private clinic "Odrex" and the communal Odesa hospital. The investigation believes that the transfer of 4 million hryvnias to "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, to which the "Odrex" clinic was registered, was unfounded.