Lilia Podolyak
The US Armed Forces Transportation Command recognized AAL Group Ltd as unsuitable for cooperation due to possible ties with the Russian military-industrial complex. However, the State Aviation Service of Ukraine entrusted this company with supporting repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters.
In the first half of 2025, the company hired the largest number of technical specialists among the ranking participants.
The Ukrainian An-32P firefighting aircraft of the "XENA" company is involved in extinguishing forest fires in Montenegro. The operation is financed by the UAE, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukrainian aviation.
This year, over 6,500 first-graders in 12 regions of Ukraine started the school year with gifts from the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation. The "School – Heart of the Community" campaign covered 6,581 children in 380 educational institutions.
Generation Z, numbering almost 2 billion people, is forming new standards for relationships with financial institutions. They demand speed, personalization, and technological solutions, and also value security and transparency.
Learn how to choose a bed that meets your needs, considering room size, daily habits, and materials. Get tips on selecting a base, headboard, and mattress for maximum comfort.
Analysts at KIT Group warn Ukrainian investors against long-term hryvnia investments due to inflation and currency fluctuations. It is recommended to form a multi-currency portfolio and use short-term instruments.
The VRU Committee supported bill No. 12439, which is intended to make life easier for entrepreneurs. Lawyer Vitaliy Serdyuk emphasizes the importance of its adoption to reduce corruption and pressure on business.
The Croatian organization Dobro Dobrim and partners, with the assistance of Favbet Foundation, carried out a large-scale humanitarian delivery to Ukraine. The aid included 150 tons of food, hygiene products, and 13 tons of disinfectants for hospitals.
The podcast "Zakryv Round" has been nominated for the "Slushno-2025" award in two categories. Public voting will last until September 5, and the results will be announced on September 30.
"Ukroboronprom" calls for a review of the decision by former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, to transfer the right to support repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd. This decision creates risks of sensitive information leakage and threatens the operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises, as the company may be linked to the Russian defense industry.
Ukrainian aviation needs tax benefits and preferences, because without systemic support, the industry risks losing accumulated knowledge, development prospects, and professional staff. Since the beginning of 2025, the Ukrainian aviation industry has lost state support: exemption from income tax, VAT, land tax, and customs duties on imported components.
The application of sanctions against citizens of Ukraine contradicts legislation and creates legal conflicts. This can lead to multi-billion dollar lawsuits against Ukraine.
The relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 12439, which improves the protection of businesses in criminal proceedings. It establishes clear terms for property arrests and grants the right to appeal "urgent" searches.
The VR Committee is preparing the bill on the DGF for the second reading. Deputies are submitting amendments, but there is a risk that they will not be taken into account.
The lunar eclipse on September 7 opens an eclipse corridor until September 21. This period will affect emotions and ancestral ties, with possible communication disruptions and an escalation of political processes.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported bill No. 12439, which introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, providing additional guarantees for business.
Andriy Parubiy, former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, was shot dead in Lviv. An unknown assailant fired several shots and then disappeared.
An assassination attempt on Andriy Parubiy has been made in Lviv. The politician's condition is currently unknown.
The investment group ICU was involved in cases concerning Medvedchuk, Poroshenko, Yanukovych, and "Rotterdam+". The company remains outside the attention of law enforcement, which raises questions.
The launch of Defence City is a positive step for Ukraine's defense industry, but expert Ihor Zhdanov emphasizes the need for separate support mechanisms for enterprises that produce critically important parts but do not meet formal criteria. He calls for a review of the status of aviation enterprises and consideration of the realities of war.
Ksenia Semenova, President of the Kyiv Aviation Institute, states that the inaction of the State Aviation Service undermines the future of aviation. The decision to transfer the documentation support for Mi-8 helicopters to a company with Russian ties caused a stir.
An opinion column by financial expert Olena Sosedka.
Petro Poroshenko stated the need to recognize the UOC-MP as a structure of the Russian Orthodox Church, which contradicts his long-standing cooperation with the Moscow Patriarchate. Expert Petro Oleschuk believes that the politician used the church for career advancement.
Author's article by Ihor Harbaruk: Ukraine takes off the rose-tinted glasses of democracy — what European politics hides.
Veteran Yuriy Hrytsai, after being wounded, underwent rehabilitation under the "MHP Poruch" program. He returned to cooking, became a program specialist and host of the project "Old World Cuisine of Ukraine", recreating more than 50 dishes.
Ukrainian airlines have become leaders in the segment of UN aviation missions, occupying 43% of the market. This contributes to the economy and maintains the qualifications of pilots, demonstrating the competitiveness of the Ukrainian aviation industry.
The Defence City initiative is designed to restart the defense industry, but the aviation industry, which is an economic driver, is only partially taken into account. Its development requires separate targeted support mechanisms.
According to the Settlement Center, ICU Investment Group continues to lead among professional securities market participants — both by the number of transactions on the organized market and by attracting new retail investors.
Low water levels in the rivers of the Siversky Donets sub-basin will cause a deterioration in water quality in Kharkiv and the region in September. This is due to falling water levels and a lack of precipitation.