Lilia Podolyak
The SBI announced suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin regarding evasion of service and illegal receipt of combat payments. The case caused a stir, but part of the public and MPs call not to politicize it, emphasizing legal impeccability.
Information about a criminal case regarding tax evasion by Vagif Aliyev's companies is inaccurate. Journalists refuted this data, stating that no proceedings were opened against the developer.
Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK), has been charged with evading military service and fraud. He is accused of systematic absence from his military unit, receiving financial support, and using a humanitarian vehicle.
Two charitable organizations accuse ARMA of discrimination and hindering the revival of the "Zhovten" sanatorium in Koncha-Zaspa. They claim that the tender requirements were written for "friendly" companies, which makes their participation impossible.
Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the "Anti-Corruption Action Center," has been served with a notice of suspicion for systematic evasion of military service and the use of a humanitarian SUV. According to the investigation, he had not reported to his place of service for a long time, remaining in civilian institutions, and receiving monetary compensation.
In Ukraine, state bodies are trying to shift responsibility for counterparty violations onto customers. Lawyers and courts argue that the customer company is not responsible for the actions of the counterparty after the completion of a business transaction.
Experts emphasize that without the adoption of the "Defence City" bills, the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex will not be able to fully develop, compete, and attract investments. The bills provide for tax, customs, and budget changes, as well as amendments to the Criminal Code.
Ukraine's accession to SEPA will allow Ukrainian banks and fintech companies to operate under European conditions, simplifying euro transfers. This will open up new opportunities for businesses and Ukrainians abroad, although the euro exchange rate will depend on other factors.
MHP company, through the "MHP Poruch" program, provides legal assistance to military personnel, veterans, and their families. Over two years of the program, the amount of received payments reached 120 million hryvnias.
In Zaporizhzhia, a man with a knife attacked a doctor, inflicting stab wounds. The attacker, a former military serviceman with a disability, broke down the door, injuring another doctor.
TRC will analyze the work of NABU and SAP - Vlasenko.
Yuriy Hudymenko, head of the public anti-corruption council at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stated that the Defence City draft laws unfairly exclude aircraft manufacturing enterprises.
The second attempt by ARMA to find a manager for the Gulliver shopping mall has been ongoing for three months. In the final, PP "Limex Express Kyiv" and LLC "Alakor City" remained, the owner of which has Russian citizenship.
The Asset Recovery and Management Agency announced a tender for the purchase of a Hyundai Staria Bronze car for almost 3 million hryvnias. This decision caused outrage among the public and experts due to the inexpediency of such expenses during wartime.
Ukrainian companies, in particular LLC "MS AVIA-GRADE", face unsubstantiated accusations and responsibility for the actions of their suppliers, even when complying with the law. Experts emphasize systemic problems of law enforcement and the need for a clear distinction of responsibility between the customer and the supplier.
The "Flowers Therapy" event took place in Kyiv for 40 women from military families, organized by MHP and the MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation. The event included psychological support, poetry readings by Ada Rogovtseva, and flower therapy.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, which possesses unique competencies, may not be included in the Defence City program due to strict criteria. This threatens the loss of a strategically important industry that produces components for military and civil aviation.
The fifth president of Ukraine, People's Deputy Petro Poroshenko, is using for his own PR the repair of a rural road in Vinnytsia Oblast, which was done at the expense of the budget.
Economist Borys Kushniruk stated that the abolition of marketing agreements between pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies threatens the functioning of the market, especially small pharmacies. This leads to an increase in drug prices and benefits only pharmaceutical manufacturers.
In Kyiv, on July 23 this year, the KBU Business Club will take place. They will discuss the results of the first half of 2025, and debate possible vectors for the development of the real estate market. The event will unite industry leaders to discuss proposals and initiatives that will contribute to the future reconstruction of Ukraine.
The NBU's chief lawyer Oleksandr Zyma, suspected of abuse of power, continues to work and receive a high salary. The investigation has been ongoing for almost two years, but he has not yet been served with a notice of suspicion.
Journalists published an anti-rating of high-profile scandals involving NABU representatives, which includes cases of abuse of office, conflicts of interest, inaccurate declaration, and ties to Russian citizens. These "screw-ups" jeopardize the existence of the Bureau.
A package of draft laws has been registered in Ukraine to create Defence City, which will provide tax and customs benefits to defense manufacturers. The initiative aims to increase production volumes, but selection criteria may exclude some enterprises, particularly aircraft manufacturers.
The appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General became a catalyst for a wave of anti-corruption investigations. Law enforcement agencies show high activity, while NABU and SAP remain in the background.
The ban on marketing payments did not lead to a decrease in drug prices, and in some places prices even increased by 13. 9%. Manufacturers save UAH 2.5 million monthly, while pharmacies and patients lost benefits.
Maryna Semenenko, a deputy of the Chernihiv City Council, and Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the mayor of Gdańsk, demonstrate effective female leadership. Semenenko increased funding for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and resolved the issue of preferential travel, while Dulkiewicz transformed Gdańsk into an ecological flagship and actively supports Ukrainian refugees.
At the first strategic session, regulation, education, and AI integration into key economic sectors were discussed.
The Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) purchased a Hyundai Staria car for almost 3 million hryvnias. Political scientist Dmytro Hromakov considers this purchase inappropriate in wartime conditions, especially given the luxurious configuration of the car.
The scientific and production company LLC "MS AVIA-GRADE" is accused of legalizing funds through cooperation with four suppliers. The company states that all purchases are documented, and the conclusions of law enforcement agencies are based on fragments of bank statements without proper checks.
The Cabinet of Ministers refused to appoint the candidate for the position of head of the BEB, selected by the Commission. Lawyer Volodymyr Bohatyr points to systemic mistakes and risks to national security from the creation of bodies with “foreign elements”.