The full-scale war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over four years, yet despite this, the system for monitoring procurement for the defense sector has still not been properly established. Moreover, there is a lack of systematic oversight of the field and preventive detection of violations.
The Office of the President commented on the statement by the EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, regarding the US Embassy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denied information about the evacuation of American diplomats.
Public oversight of defense procurement is almost non-existent in Ukraine following the restriction of publicity on Prozorro, experts claim. Against the backdrop of the Ministry of Defense launching the new "Logistics Lockdown" program worth UAH 5 billion, the question arises: is the state capable of ensuring a balance between military secrecy and transparency in the use of funds?
Fire Point will launch over 200 satellites for a sovereign communication system. The first major batch of spacecraft will be placed into orbit as early as 2027.
Economist Andriy Novak identified aviation and the agricultural sector as key to recovery. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines regarding leasing threatens the industry's survival.
Modern clinics are a business that is impossible to imagine without marketing, as PR tools can guarantee a steady flow of patients, and therefore, earnings. One of the most popular claims used by clinics in their communications is "treatment according to the principles of evidence-based medicine." But does real evidence-based medicine always stand behind such positioning, and how can a patient understand if the treatment truly meets medical standards?
The ESBU is persecuting airlines by reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties. Investigators are ignoring court rulings and international tax conventions.
Financial strategy during the war: KIT Group analysts explained how to effectively protect savings from inflation.
Shabunin stated there is insufficient control and a lack of reforms in the defense procurement system. Oversight of the distribution of €60 billion in EU aid remains weak.
In Ukraine, patients are increasingly organizing into grassroots movements due to a lack of trust in official mechanisms for protecting rights in the healthcare sector. Given the prolonged legal proceedings in medical negligence cases and the difficulties in obtaining forensic medical examinations, the question arises as to whether the healthcare system is capable of independently identifying medical errors, responding to them effectively and timely, and, most importantly, preventing potential tragedies.
The Mayor of Kiliya was exposed for taking a $35,000 bribe for a wind power plant permit. The official is suspected of receiving the money through a crypto scheme and has been detained.
Lawyers warn of risks of up to 12 years in prison for assets in the occupied territories. Any interaction with property can become grounds for opening a case.
The Defence City special regime must be modified to support small manufacturers and startups. This will allow for an increase in the share of domestic weaponry in the economy.
The case regarding the death of businessman Adnan Kivan during treatment at Odrex was returned to the beginning of the hearing just before the testimony of an independent medical expert. Lawyers believe that the delay in the process may be related to a reluctance to move to the stage where the court will evaluate not the emotional statements of doctors, but medical documents, clinical protocols, and errors during treatment.
The ESBU has opened cases against airlines for non-payment of royalties for aircraft leasing, despite the fact that courts have previously concluded that such an interpretation of tax regulations is illegal.
The school has opened an optics laboratory and a renovated astronomy classroom funded by patrons. The institution's students consistently become prize-winners in global scientific competitions.
Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the FPU at the IX Congress in Kyiv. Energy Minister Shmyhal announced salary increases and strengthened protection for workers.
The logic of warfare is changing, and Ukraine has much to offer its partners—from experience to innovative technologies that are already of interest in the West.
Another case concerning the death of a patient after surgery at the Odesa Odrex clinic has been stalled again. The Lviv Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination returned the materials without a conclusion due to Russian-language medical records maintained by the Odrex clinic. Lawyers warn of the risk of delaying the case and the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Vasyl Andreyev, Yevhen Drapiatyi, and Ihor Moskalenko have become Deputy Chairmen of the FPU.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered an underground cigarette factory and a vape distribution network in Kharkiv. Goods worth 37 million UAH were seized, and three individuals have been served with notices of suspicion.
The ESBU interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, creating risks for five airlines. Experts claim violations of international law and agreements.
At the IX Congress of the FPU in Kyiv, Serhiy Byzov was re-elected as the head of the organization. His candidacy was supported by 280 delegates during an open vote.
The SBS and SBU conducted Operation Snow for Akhmat, destroying a pilot school in Snizhne. 65 cadets and the head of the center, Lieutenant Colonel Bury, were liquidated.
Yurii Babinets spoke about the principles of evidence-based medicine in oncology and international protocols. Patients are advised to choose a team approach and scientific methods.
The medical negligence case involving Odrex doctors, which may have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, has been transferred from the Prymorskyi to the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa. Due to the change of court, the hearing of the case on its merits will start anew; experts point to risks of stalling the process and the expiration of the statute of limitations.
AFU officers have developed a Military Leadership Manual to build combat-ready teams. The presentation will take place on May 20 at the Sens bookstore in Kyiv.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi revealed details of the AFU corps reform. The Third Corps is the only one fighting with all its subordinate brigades in a single sector.
Ukraine's civil and military aviation function as a single ecosystem with shared specialists. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines threatens to reduce the state's defense capabilities.
The NABU has officially confirmed that the executives and founders of Fire Point have not been notified of suspicion in the case regarding drone procurement. Furthermore, the company does not have the status of a legal entity to which criminal law measures can be applied.
