Lilia Podolyak
Ukrainians have increased the volume of cash currency savings by $38 billion. Experts advise having a cash reserve for 2-3 months of living and exchanging currency only in reliable places.
Military "Stalker" accused Poroshenko of cynicism due to calls for the construction of fortifications. He recalled the failed "Wall" project and the theft of billions of hryvnias.
In Ukraine, prices for drugs not included in the Ministry of Health's list have increased by 10-20 UAH after the ban on marketing agreements. The new restrictions do not solve the problem of drug costs for patients.
The IT Ukraine Association has announced the composition of the new AI committee — a platform for companies from various sectors of the Ukrainian economy that are actively implementing artificial intelligence technologies.
The Asset Recovery and Management Agency needs a reboot due to inefficiency. An audit should be the first step towards ARMA reform, says political scientist Vitaliy Kulyk.
In the conditions of war, Ukraine solves problems with equipment repair, looking for spare parts abroad and developing import substitution. The lives of military personnel depend on the serviceability of the equipment.
Artem Lyashanov explained how 3RI technology simplifies online payments, increases conversion and meets PSD3 requirements.
The new draft resolution of the Ministry of Health regarding drug marketing benefits only large manufacturers. The declared 20% actually amounts to 3.5%, which is many times less than previous proposals.
Despite the open criminal proceedings, the chief lawyer of the NBU, Oleksandr Zima, was not served with a suspicion notice. Investigative actions are not actually carried out, and the official remains in office.
In business circles, the possible absorption of "Citrus" by the "YABLUKA" network is being discussed, which may indicate the dominance of "gray" business. Previously, YABLUKA had already absorbed iStudio and was noticed in schemes to evade VAT payment.
The draft law on the reform of ARMA, which was supposed to put an end to "manual" property management, unexpectedly "stalled" in the Rada. This coincided with a high-profile scandal over corruption in the agency.
Political expert Hladkykh accused Poroshenko of cynicism for calling for missiles to be provided to the Armed Forces, because during his presidency the country's defense capability declined.
russia is trying to restore its worn-out aircraft fleet by buying up soviet components. ukraine cannot buy them back, western analogues are needed.
The MHP Run4Victory charity half marathon was held in Ternopil to support the 44th Brigade.
Due to the ignoring of duties and illegal import, "gray" sellers set prices lower. They use schemes with sole proprietors, avoid taxes, and deprive buyers of guarantees.
The automated system for accounting for mobile devices has brought over 6 billion UAH to the state budget in 5 years. The Ukrainian State Centre of Radio Frequencies emphasizes the need to restore a full-fledged accounting mechanism.
In June, Kyiv hosted a large-scale children's tournament Favbet Foundation Cup. Eight teams took part in the competition, the event was organized with the assistance of the Department of Youth and Sports.
Serhiy Kuzminykh systematically violated traffic rules, driving drunk and without a license, for which he was fined. He also ignored court hearings and drank alcohol in a public place.
Marketing ban did not stop price increases, regulation of producers is needed, says MP.
The commission for the election of the BEB director will continue the competition, despite requests to check the candidates' possible connections with the Russian Federation. Foreign members of the commission do not consider this a problem.
The Supreme Court has resumed consideration of the case of smuggler Alperin, in which Oleksandr Skomarov's sister from NABU is involved. Skomarov is applying for the position of director of the BEB.
Family conflict of interest. The father of NABU top official Skomarov has a Russian passport, and his sister was involved in the case of the "king of contraband".
Ukraine is facing problems with the purchase of spare parts for Soviet equipment due to certification barriers and restrictions. Imports from the Russian Federation are prohibited, which complicates the maintenance of military equipment.
More than 40 experts – representatives of leading brands and agencies – gathered on one stage to talk about the main thing: how to retain consumer attention in the face of information overload, how to extract real insights from the context and turn them into working strategies.
Head of ARMA Olena Duma reacted to the investigation into the possible non-transparent transfer of seized property, but did not refute the key facts. The situation confirms the need for ARMA reform.
The iStore chain of stores may have been part of a large-scale system for selling equipment with violations. It is backed by a network of companies associated with Oleh Illyenko.
Mass purchase of agricultural land by Poroshenko's companies makes it impossible for millions of Ukrainians to access it. The expert called on law enforcement to investigate the abuses.
Oleksandr Skomarov's father, head of the NABU detective unit, obtained Russian citizenship in 2024. Also, in the Unified Register of Taxpayers, you can get information that the man is registered with the FPS of the Russian Federation.
The ban on marketing agreements between pharmacies and drug manufacturers did not have the expected effect. Prices did not decrease, and only pharmaceutical plants benefited, the situation looks like lobbying for the interests of companies.
The shadow economy in Ukraine reaches 50% of the market, which leads to budget losses of 800-900 billion hryvnias. The most profitable sectors are tobacco, alcohol, gadgets, the agricultural sector and the gambling business.