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The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has concluded its pre-trial investigation into the alleged misappropriation of 32 million hryvnias from state-owned enterprises within the Ukroboronprom group. According to the investigation, those involved in the scheme also attempted to illegally misappropriate a further 19 million hryvnias.
The plot of land on which the SPACE international science and health centre is to be built will remain in state ownership and under the permanent use of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The project’s developers also assure that the concept does not envisage any residential development or a change in the land’s designated use.
Denmark is preparing legislative amendments that could deprive some Ukrainian men of conscription age of their right to temporary protection. The draft bill sets out new rules for obtaining and retaining a residence permit.
The Council of the EU plans to invite influencers to cover EU leaders’ summits in Brussels and selected ministerial meetings. The content creators will be selected by EU member states, but they will be subject to a number of requirements.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has approved a plea agreement with Oleksii Basan, the former director of the state-owned enterprise ‘Poltava Region Local Roads Agency’. Pursuant to the court’s decision, special confiscation of property was applied in the case, specifically six flats, a house and a jet ski, and a donation of 20,000 USDT to the Armed Forces of Ukraine was also ordered.
Yuriy Garkavyi, commander of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment ‘Skelya’, has been suspended from his duties pending investigations. The decision was taken following a media investigation into alleged deaths, torture and abuse of conscripts at the regiment’s training centres.
On 26 June, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians honour Saint David of Thessaloniki. In popular tradition, this day is known as ‘David the Strawberry-Gatherer’ and is associated with folk omens concerning strawberries, prosperity and financial good fortune.
Following ThePublic’s report on the intention of the municipal utility company ‘Mykolaivvodokanal’ to hire a debt collection agency, a key question arose among readers: is it even legal to hand over utility debts to private debt collectors? The editorial team sought clarification from two lawyers to determine where the line lies between legitimate debt collection and potential breaches of consumer rights.
Ukraine’s partners have announced at least €375 million in additional support for the restoration of energy infrastructure. The funds are intended to help repair damaged facilities, protect critical infrastructure and prepare the power system for next winter.
The National Audit Office has completed its audit of the Ministry of Digital Transformation’s financial and budgetary statements for 2025. The auditors found the statements to be generally reliable, but identified some discrepancies in the accounting for assets and the disclosure of financial information.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has explained how the new system of military contracts and pay will work following the adoption of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 768. The document introduces fixed contract terms, new combat allowances and guarantees following discharge from service.
The Audit Office has launched a financial audit of the State Bureau of Investigations. The auditors will examine the SBI’s financial and budgetary reports, its accounting records, the use of budgetary funds and the functioning of its internal control systems.
