Yevhen Tsarenko
The government is preparing new reservation rules, but the quotas for industries have not yet been revised. Businesses are warning of a labor shortage and the risk of companies shutting down.
The accused may participate in a court hearing even while on sick leave—remotely, from home or a medical facility. A female lawyer explained under what conditions the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine allows this.
The FPU and “Ukrprofozdorovnytsia” discussed using the potential of trade union sanatoriums to provide health rehabilitation for veterans.
On October 21, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa was again unable to hold a hearing in the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors due to the continuation of the sick leave of the accused, Vitaliy Rusakov. The hearing scheduled for October 22 will also not take place. Thus, all three hearings scheduled for this week have been postponed.
The financing will be provided through the Danish Export and Investment Fund.
Ukraine and its European partners plan to test the FREYJA anti-ballistic system by the end of 2026. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the initial results of the development and Norway’s active participation in the project.
Even after the law enters into force, trade unions will be able to promote amendments to it and use legal mechanisms to protect workers.
The attacks are damaging Russian oil refineries, repairs to which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and are being complicated by sanctions. Experts are calling for intensified strikes and tighter control over sanctions evasion.
On October 20, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa once again failed to hold a hearing in the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors Vitaliy Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine calls for a veto of the occupational safety law. Lawyers explained how the document is reconsidered and how trade unions can seek to have their comments taken into account.
A service member does not lose the right to discharge on a lawful basis after being AWOL. The command is obliged to consider the report, and the refusal can be appealed.
The government plans to reduce the deferment quotas for the defense-industrial sector, energy and utilities, and change the rules for obtaining critical enterprise status. Businesses warn of staff losses and disrupted orders.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine believes that the law was adopted without proper consultation with the social partners and proposes that it be revised.
Ukrainian drones attacked the data centers of Yandex, Sberbank, and VK. Expert Oleksandr Hlushchenko explained that strikes on server infrastructure paralyze business processes and harm the Russian economy.
The Cabinet of Ministers has postponed a resolution to reduce the reservation quota for employees of critical enterprises from 100% to 85%. Businesses warn of staffing risks.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine warns of a possible narrowing of workers’ social guarantees. Member of Parliament Andrii Klochko acknowledged that these reservations were justified and stated that it was necessary to assess the consequences of the new law.
Think tanks and businesses have criticized changes to the reservation rules due to risks to the defense industry, infrastructure, and the economy. The government will hold consultations.
Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, highlighted the importance of Fire Point’s developments.
The President of Ukraine discussed work on the project with the President of France.
FPU Chairman Serhii Byzov pointed to the risks posed by the new law to occupational safety, compensation for injured workers, and social guarantees for employees in hazardous industries.
The government plans to reduce the reservation of defense industry workers from 100% to 85%. Manufacturers warn of contract breaches and the loss of defense capabilities.
Lawyers report delays and returns of bail payments for the HACC, while the media suggest a possible connection between the problems and the situation surrounding NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi.
The Cabinet of Ministers is finalizing amendments to the rules for reserving employees of critical enterprises, despite warnings from businesses and members of parliament about risks to defense capabilities and the economy. At the same time, the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption identified a number of corruption risks in the government initiative.
Ukraine has a powerful missile legacy; however, after the collapse of the USSR, a significant portion of the industry's production capabilities and technological potential was lost. Modern developments are paving the way for the restoration of Ukraine's own ballistic missile capabilities.
Changes to the reservation rules could deprive the aviation industry of key specialists and derail defense contracts. Businesses are calling for the current rules to be preserved.
In the case of medical negligence by Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska, five consecutive court hearings have been postponed. Against the backdrop of systematic delays in considering the case, the risk of the statute of limitations expiring is growing. Lawyer Rostyslav Kravets explained how the court can counteract the delaying of proceedings and what consequences deliberate evasion could have for the accused.
In the case concerning medical negligence by Odrex doctors Vitalii Rusakov and Maryna Bielotserkovska, three court hearings have been postponed at once. This time, the reason was sick leave taken by one of the defendants. The next hearing is scheduled to take place on October 20.
The government plans to review the limits on reserving employees of critical enterprises. Businesses forecast losses of personnel, production, and budget revenues.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces attacked Sberbank’s mega data center and the Balakovo Metallurgical Plant in Russia’s Saratov region.
Russia uses information and psychological operations to intimidate Ukrainians, discredit the authorities, and undermine trust in the country's defense capabilities.