Rinat Akhmetov

Siyar Kurshutov, allegedly co-owner of the Telegram channel "Joker", is resuming information attacks, which journalists link to pressure on Ukrainian businesses. The channel has already attacked Uklon and is now targeting SCM, Rinat Akhmetov, and the "Aromateka" store.

Viktor Dubovyk, a participant in the competition for the position of Director of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES), was denied access to information about his scores in the competition. Experts say that this approach casts doubt on the meaning of the competitive procedure.

The competition for the director of the BEB is at the finish line: out of 43 candidates, 16 remain. Among them are representatives of NABU, SBU, the prosecutor's office and the State Fiscal Service. The commission is checking their assets and integrity.

Forbes published the ranking of billionaires for 2025. Elon Musk topped the list with $342 billion, ahead of Zuckerberg and Bezos, becoming the richest person in the world.

In 2025, Forbes counted six Ukrainian billionaire businessmen. Rinat Akhmetov became the wealthiest with a fortune of $7.9 billion, and Petro Poroshenko returned to the list.

The state controls the top 5 banks in Ukraine, foreigners - almost half of the institutions. Some banks are connected with politicians and corporations, which affects their activities.