The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft laws on Defence City, which provide for tax and customs benefits for defense industry enterprises. However, the aviation industry may remain outside the regime due to strict criteria, which jeopardizes its potential and the country's defense capability.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
The resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is being delayed due to a tax law and six military issues. MP Oleksandr Honcharenko calls for blocking the Verkhovna Rada rostrum, while ministers leave the hall.
A package of bills on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City was discussed with representatives of G7 and NATO countries. The initiative provides for information protection, tax benefits, and simplification of customs procedures for arms manufacturers.
The Main Scientific and Expert Department of the VRU criticized the revised draft law on regulating the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund. The document poses a threat to legal certainty and the protection of the rights of depositors, creditors, and shareholders of banks.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, which possesses unique competencies, may not be included in the Defence City program due to strict criteria. This threatens the loss of a strategically important industry that produces components for military and civil aviation.
The NACP began checking Danylo Hetmantsev's declaration for 2020, but did not complete it due to martial law. The declaration revealed a loan from the MP's mother to a Lebanese man who is under US sanctions due to his ties to "Hezbollah".
The revised draft law No. 13007-d on the activity of the DGF contains norms that restrict the rights of depositors, remove responsibility from officials, and contradict legislation. Experts point to inconsistency with the IMF, risks of corruption, and lack of transparency in financial reporting.
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturers in Kharkiv called on the authorities to preserve tax benefits for the strategic industry. The head of the VRU finance committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, proposed to study the Defense City bill.
There is no unified position in the Verkhovna Rada committee regarding the draft law on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals, despite previous agreements. MP Nina Yuzhanina stated that the Fund refused the compromise option agreed upon earlier.
Hetmantsev's bill, which significantly changes the principles of the Deposit Guarantee Fund for individuals, has drawn criticism due to potential violations of depositors' rights and contradictions with the Constitution of Ukraine.
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.
A draft law on the creation of a crypto reserve may be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. It will allow adding virtual assets to reserves, if there is a decision of the regulator.
The demand for refurbished gadgets is growing in Ukraine, but there is a risk of poor-quality refurbishment due to the shadow market. Experts advise carefully checking sellers and warranty conditions.
The head of the tax committee stated that the company "Yabko" openly admitted to working "in the shadows" through sole proprietorships. According to him, this is a violation of the law and is subject to investigation by the BEB.
Ruslan Kravchenko believes that the criteria for joining the "club" should be expanded so that more tax-paying enterprises can join it.
The number of Ukrainians in the Register of Gambling Addicts has tripled in a year, reaching 12,807 individuals. Since the beginning of 2025, 1,719 people have been added to the register, which is 10% more than last year.
Where did Yevhenii Sokur, the former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, disappear to?.
Since September 2024, the NACP has been monitoring the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, the former Deputy Head of the State Tax Service, and now Hetmantsev's assistant. The audit is related to the non-declaration of his cohabitant and a criminal case.
Experts and lawyers point to violations of the Constitution and the creation of corruption risks due to the bill that makes the FGVFO completely controlled.
