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How the ESBU and the Accounting Chamber will influence Ukraine's financial future: analysis of the latest IMF report
In the context of a protracted war, financial support for Ukraine from international partners has become not just an auxiliary tool, but the foundation of macroeconomic stability. The new four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme from the IMF, worth $8.1 billion, is part of a $136.5 billion international support package. However, these funds are not provided unconditionally: their receipt directly depends on Ukraine's ability to reform key state institutions, among which the Economic Security Bureau and the Accounting Chamber occupy a special place.
Reebok closes stores in Ukraine and winds down its operations
The sports brand Reebok is gradually ceasing operations in Ukraine, closing its stores in Kyiv and its online store. The last retail outlets will remain open until May 2026.
Canada and India prepare new trade agreements during Karni's visit
During his visit to India, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to sign a number of trade and investment agreements, particularly in the fields of energy, uranium and critical resources.
Road repairs require 90 billion hryvnia, but only 10 billion is available.
Large-scale road repairs in Ukraine are being postponed due to an acute shortage of funding. The available budget funds are only sufficient for emergency repairs and maintenance of key routes, while a full-scale restoration of the road network is currently impossible. This was announced by the head of the Restoration Agency, Serhiy Sukhomlyn, during a telethon.
The company reimbursed over UAH 5 million in taxes following an investigation by the BEB in Kyiv.
A company suspected of tax evasion fully reimbursed the state budget more than UAH 5 million after a pre-trial investigation by the Economic Security Bureau.
In February, Nazar Konstantinov, head of the capital's ESBU, received almost half a million hryvnia in salary.
In February, Nazar Konstantinov, head of the territorial administration of the Economic Security Bureau in Kyiv, received a salary of 481,501 hryvnia. The official received almost the same amount from the ESBU for the entire year 2024.
NBU: businesses accounted for over 93% of all money transfers in Ukraine in 2025
In 2025, the largest amount of funds within payment transactions in Ukraine was transferred by business entities — over 93% of the total amount of credit transfers.
The Economic Security Bureau announced the first competition as part of the reboot
The Economic Security Bureau has launched its first competition under the new rules. Recruitment is taking place in parallel with employee certification.
Rinat Akhmetov has allocated 13.5 billion hryvnia to support Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Rinat Akhmetov has allocated UAH 13.5 billion to support the country. The funds are directed towards helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defenders of Mariupol, veterans, civilians and the development of social programmes.
Zheleznyak stated that the owners of Telegram channels are on the SBU's reserve list
Individuals linked to the Telegram channels Times of Ukraine, Ukraine Online, and Insider are on the Ukrainian Security Service's watch list. This was reported by Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak based on the results of his own investigation.
The only private manufacturer of 12.7 mm cartridges has suspended operations following searches by the Security Service of Ukraine
Spetsmashkomplekt LLC, the only private manufacturer of 12.7×99 mm and 12.7×108 mm calibre cartridges in Ukraine, has halted production following searches by the Security Service of Ukraine. The company is involved in criminal proceedings concerning the possible manufacture of substandard products.
The lawyer who claimed violations in the case of agribusinessman Sergei Tarasov said that he does not have such a client.
The lawyer representing Sergey Tarasov, founder of the I&U Group agricultural holding, declined to comment on his own statements regarding violations by the prosecution.
