The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The interpretation of aircraft leasing as royalties by the State Tax Service and the BEB contradicts the principles of applying international conventions on the avoidance of double taxation. International tax law expert Olena Kuznechikova emphasizes that the problem should be resolved by an official clarification from the Ministry of Finance, not by criminal prosecution of businesses.
Attempts to retroactively charge Ukrainian airlines 15% royalties for aircraft leasing could lead to the bankruptcy of most market players. The Aerospace Association of Ukraine calls on the state to ensure legal certainty on the issue.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
The Bureau of Economic Security is investigating criminal proceedings against five Ukrainian airlines over aircraft leasing. Experts warn that treating lease payments as royalties contradicts international law.
The Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada found statistical errors and manipulations in the BEB report for 2025. Deputies noted the low effectiveness of investigations, with only 13% of cases reaching court.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
The aviation industry paid a record 702 million UAH in taxes despite a critical drop in profits. The ESBU is exerting pressure on companies over tax disputes regarding leasing.
In 2025, the aviation industry transferred over UAH 702 million to the budget, marking a record for the past eight years. Passenger carriers paid the largest share.
Ukraine and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the EFF program. Following approval by the Executive Board, Kyiv will receive 690 million dollars.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) attempted to pass off old budget revenues as achievements for 2025, reporting 3. 8 billion UAH instead of 47 million UAH. Consequently, it is necessary to conduct an internal investigation within the agency and hold those responsible accountable.
The ESBU has been accused of falsifying a report on the recovery of 3. 8 billion UAH in damages. Experts demand an investigation and the punishment of responsible officials.
The ESBU has been accused of inflating budget damage recovery figures for 2025 from 47 million to 3. 8 billion UAH. The leadership faces a potential criminal case for falsifying the report.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated that the ESBU manipulated figures in its 2025 report. Instead of 3.8 billion hryvnias, only 47 million were actually returned.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved an increase in defense spending by 1. 5 trillion UAH in 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and weaponry, thanks to a 90 billion euro EU loan.
The lawyer explained that the audit of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) criminal cases refers to a review of the legality of initiating criminal proceedings and the decisions made during investigations. This will help identify groundless proceedings and pressure on businesses.
Corruption scandals within the ESBU have brought to the fore the issue of auditing criminal proceedings that may be used as a tool for pressuring businesses. Experts believe that verifying the legality of such cases, particularly those regarding aircraft leasing, should be the first step toward a genuine reboot of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine.
Analysts have identified the primary manipulation schemes in state tenders and procurement. The new law is intended to strengthen oversight and bring procedures closer to EU standards.
The ESBU requires an audit due to corruption and pressure on airlines in leasing cases. Experts consider these proceedings groundless and demand reforms.
Due to bribery at the ESBU, MPs demand an audit of criminal cases. The review is intended to identify instances of pressure on business and purge the ranks of the law enforcement agency.
Two ESBU officials were exposed for taking bribes to close cases and facilitate business activities. The Verkhovna Rada demands an audit of all criminal proceedings of the agency and a cleanup of the body from corruption.
A State Border Guard Service official and a businessman are suspected of extorting a $1 million bribe. The money was demanded from the winner of a 760 million hryvnia tender for the supply of drones.
An ESBU detective was remanded in custody with bail set at 5 million UAH for bribery. A department analyst received house arrest for schemes involving license manipulations.
In the Kyiv region, a BEB detective demanded 15,000 dollars to close a case. An analyst from the agency promised to influence the issuance of a license for 2,000 dollars.
Aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war economic development. Currently, the industry is facing pressure from the ESBU due to attempts to tax transport leasing as royalties.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) returned to the Trade Union House after the cancellation of ARMA management. Valuable furniture was found missing from the premises, along with signs of a call center operation.
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.
The ESBU is persecuting airlines by reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties. Investigators are ignoring court rulings and international tax conventions.
