Yevhen Tsarenko
Companies are becoming more proactive in preparing to employ veterans, training teams and developing adaptation programs. Anton Semenov, an expert in communication during wartime, explained how to prepare a team for the return of service members and what role trade unions can play in this process.
Russia combines strikes on defense-industry enterprises with campaigns to discredit manufacturers. The manipulations threaten contracts, funding, and weapons production.
With the support of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, the “Kuyalnyk” sanatorium is gradually overcoming financial difficulties, upgrading its facilities and equipment, and preparing to expand rehabilitation services for military personnel and veterans. The sanatorium’s director, Rahim Babaiev, spoke about changes in the facility’s operations and development plans.
Two state-owned airports are assessing risks and preparing shelters for flights. The industry is awaiting tax regulation of leasing.
Europe is forced to rethink its own security system. Russia continues to build up its military potential, test NATO's readiness to respond to provocations, and use not only military but also hybrid tools against European states.
Lawyer Vitalii Fedirko explained under what conditions the law allows limitation periods to be suspended and how victims can counteract the delaying of criminal cases.
Business associations warned of risks to the economy and defense production. No specific changes were agreed upon after the October 29 meeting.
Denmark is providing a state guarantee for a $113 million loan to Fire Point. The decision by the country topping Transparency International’s ranking is an important signal of financial confidence in the Ukrainian defense manufacturer.
The protection of critical infrastructure in the Kyiv region is ongoing, but requires additional funding.
Fire Point has focused on producing the FP-5 “Flamingo” and developing the FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles. Production of the “Flamingo” is not being discontinued.
Fire Point systems are designed to complete missions without satellite communications.
In the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors, only 3 of the 16 court hearings scheduled for October took place. On October 30, Vitalii Rusakov’s lawyers once again filed a motion to postpone the hearing—10 minutes before it was due to begin.
Fire Point is increasing production of FP-5 Flamingo missiles and FP-1 and FP-2 drones. The company is also developing FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles.
The facility has a designed refining capacity of approximately 8. 8 million tonnes of oil per year.
The head of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, Serhii Byzov, spoke about how trade unions help military personnel and their families, facilitate the professional adaptation of veterans, and cooperate with employers to create proper working conditions.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 10147, but trade unions warned of risks to early retirement pensions and labor guarantees. They are asking the president to veto it.
“MS AVIA-GRADE” noted that modernizing aviation equipment makes it possible to continue operating time-tested helicopters and avoid significant costs associated with purchasing new aircraft.
Systematic postponements of court hearings in medical negligence cases may violate victims’ rights. Roman Yedelev, an associate professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, explained when it is possible to apply to the ECHR, how the expiration of the limitation periods affects the case, and whether a closed criminal proceeding can be reopened.
FP-1 attacks damaged six Russian enterprises producing solid rocket fuel components. An immediate reduction in shelling should not be expected.
On October 27, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa was unable to continue hearing the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors due to a motion filed by the defense. The next hearing is scheduled for October 29.
MP Anatolii Ostapenko noted that, to help veterans return to work, it is necessary to help them adapt their skills to civilian professions and create appropriate working conditions.
The Ministry of Finance is preparing a consultation on the taxation of aircraft leasing, which the Economic Security Bureau is reclassifying as royalties. It may help in disputes that have already been opened.
Ukrainian businesses are gradually developing practices for employing and adapting veterans — from preparing teams and retraining to creating specialized positions.
Companies can challenge the new reservation rules in court, but filing a lawsuit does not suspend their effect. Businesses can also submit collective appeals to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Parliament.
FP-1 drones struck the Russian Voronezhsintezkauchuk plant, whose products are used for solid rocket fuel. The facility was already attacked on September 25.
Denys Shtilerman said that the war would not end as long as Putin remains in the Kremlin. He proposed four steps to weaken his power.
Tightening restrictions on employee deferments threatens production, employment, and business. Advanter Group forecasts a 0.5% decline in GDP in 2026.
In the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors, 7 of the 13 hearings scheduled in September could not be held in full, while in October, 9 of the 12 hearings scheduled through October 22 did not take place.
Despite years of work on the draft law and more than a thousand amendments considered, the key proposals of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine were not taken into account by parliament.
An expert explained what consequences attacks on Russian banks’ data centers could have for Russia’s banking system and economy.