Business news from Ukraine

Business news from Ukraine

Media reported on removal of judge of Commercial Court of Kyiv from military registration

The publication Lenta.UA reported that on March 4, 2022, Denis Mandichev, a judge of the Commercial Court of Kyiv, was removed from military registration due to health reasons based on the conclusion of a military medical commission.

The publication states that the decision was made by the Holosiivskyi District Military Registration and Enlistment Office in Kyiv, and the reason given was, in particular, a diagnosis of stage III hypertension in accordance with the list of diseases approved by order of the Ministry of Defense.

Lenta.UA also notes that, despite his exclusion from military service, Mandychev continues to work in court and questions the validity of the Military Medical Commission’s conclusions, calling on the competent authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the decision.

According to information on the website of the Economic Court of Kyiv, Denis Mandychev holds the position of deputy chairman of the court.

No official comments from the court or the TCC and SP regarding the statements made in the publication were published in open sources at the time of preparation of this report.

Source: https://lenta.ua/infarkt-insult-ta-nirki-yak-spisaniy-suddya-prodovzhue-gospodaryuvati-u-kievi-186023/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Lita Plus Clinic introduces new European mammoplasty techniques

Lita Plus Clinic plans to introduce new European mammoplasty techniques, Preserve and MIA (Minimal Invasive Augmentation), which are not yet available in Ukraine.

According to Sergey Derbak, plastic surgeon, founder of the Lita Plus plastic surgery clinic, and president of the Upradas association, as reported to Interfax-Ukraine, the clinic has now begun preparations for the adaptation and implementation of these techniques.

The clinic’s specialists were able to familiarize themselves with the techniques at the Victoria Kliniken clinic (Stockholm), which is considered one of the leading centers for the new generation of mammoplasty.

“A new philosophy of mammoplasty is emerging in Europe – minimally invasive techniques that preserve the anatomical integrity of tissues and ensure the most natural result. Among the leaders in this field are the Preserve and MIA techniques developed by the outstanding surgeon Dr. Charles Randquist, author of MiFM-Tech and one of the key innovators in modern aesthetic breast surgery,” said Derbak.

According to him, thanks to international partnerships, Ukrainian doctors have direct access to the primary source of leading European techniques, and clinics have the opportunity to implement technologies that meet the highest international standards.

“Patients will have access to safer and less invasive surgeries with predictable long-term results. All this strengthens Ukraine’s position on the world map of aesthetic surgery and builds a new level of trust in national medicine,” said Derbak.

According to him, the Lita Plus clinic continues to develop international partnerships, invest in education, and bring the most advanced global treatment technologies to Ukraine at the level of the best European clinics.

The Preserve and MIA (Minimal Invasive Augmentation) techniques are the most modern approaches in mammoplasty. Preserve provides for maximum preservation of breast tissue, while MIA allows for surgery without leaving scars on the breast itself and reduces recovery time to a minimum.

Founded in 2018, Lita Plus is a plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine clinic in Uzhhorod.

Its founder is plastic surgeon Sergey Derbak.

Among the declared areas of focus are plastic and reconstructive surgery (operations on the face, chest, and body), hardware and injection cosmetology, and, in particular, hair transplantation.

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Oschadbank reports raid on TOK Gulliver parking lot

The state-owned Oschadbank has reported the seizure of technical premises in the parking lot of the Gulliver shopping and office complex (TOK) in Kyiv, calling the incident a raid.

According to the bank’s statement, on December 17, a group of men broke into the TOK Gulliver parking lot, seized the technical premises, and barricaded themselves inside. “The group of fighters was accompanied by people who introduced themselves as lawyers and managers of Avtopark Center LLC, a legal entity associated with sanctioned citizen V.S. Polischuk,” the statement said.

Oschadbank notes that prior to the transfer of ownership of the complex to the consortium of Oschadbank and Ukreximbank on July 26, 2025, the debtor entered into a long-term parking lease agreement with Avtopark Center LLC. According to the bank, the debtor thus attempted to retain control over part of the building, but the lease agreement was terminated due to mortgage legislation, and “this legal entity has no rights to the premises.”

To justify their actions, the participants in the seizure referred to the ruling of the Commercial Court of Kyiv dated December 16, 2025 (judge Spichak O.M.), the bank reported. At the same time, Oschadbank emphasizes that the seizure “was not and could not be” the execution of a court decision: no enforcement proceedings were opened, and the state executor did not present any enforcement documents to the management of state banks.

The consortium of state-owned banks also stated that it does not consider the aforementioned court ruling to be justified, which, according to the banks’ assessment, restricts the rights of owners “in favor of a person subject to sanctions,” and intends to appeal this decision. “All persons involved and organizers of this action will be held personally liable for illegal actions and damages caused,” the statement said.

The banks added that the parking lot was being prepared for full-scale operation amid the gradual launch of TOK Gulliver after its temporary closure due to the threat of an emergency, and the proceeds from its operation were planned to be used to finance the economy and the defense industry.

Oschadbank and Ukreximbank are state-owned banks of Ukraine with a 100% state share. TOK Gulliver is located in the center of Kyiv (1-A Sportivna Square).

According to public reports, on July 26, 2025, ownership of TOK Gulliver was registered to a consortium of state-owned banks (Oschadbank – 80%, Ukreximbank – 20%) as collateral for the debtor’s credit obligations.

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Dmitry Nikiforov appointed head of Kyivmiskbud

Dmitry Nikiforov has been appointed head of the privately owned holding company Kyivmiskbud.

According to registry data, he has replaced Svetlana Samsonova as acting chairman of the board of Kyivmiskbud.

According to market sources, a change in the entire board of the holding company, 80% of which is owned by the Kyiv City Council, is planned in the near future.

Dmitry Nikiforov is an entrepreneur, former owner of TM Voda UA, director of Unitrade Market, and others.

As reported, in November 2025, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) of Ukraine registered the issue of shares of PJSC Holding Company Kyivmiskbud for UAH 2.56 billion without a public offering. The recapitalization procedure is planned to be completed by the end of December 2025.

In October 2024, the Kyiv City Council supported the decision to increase the authorized capital of PJSC “HC ”Kyivmiskbud” to stabilize its financial position through an additional issue and acquisition of shares worth up to UAH 2.56 billion. The placement of shares continued from October 1 to November 28, 2025.

Kyivmiskbud also plans to initiate a preventive restructuring procedure and develop a corresponding plan of measures and conditions for debt repayment.

HC Kyivmiskbud was established on the basis of the assets of the state-owned municipal construction corporation Kyivmiskbud in 1994 by combining the controlling stakes of 28 enterprises and other assets in its authorized capital. It comprises 40 joint-stock companies in which the company owns shares, as well as six subsidiaries and 51 enterprises with associate member rights.

Kyivmiskbud has 24 construction sites on its balance sheet, on which more than 120 residential buildings of varying degrees of completion have been erected. The total area of unfinished construction exceeds 548,000 square meters.

According to the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the main shareholder of PJSC “HC ”Kyivmiskbud” is the Kyiv City Council (80%).

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Freight traffic suspended on M-15 Odessa-Reni highway

Freight traffic has been suspended on the M-15 Odessa-Reni highway, Oleg Kipper, head of the Odessa Military Administration, said on Friday.

“Given the current situation in the region and in order to eliminate the consequences of enemy shelling in the Odessa region, the Odessa Regional Defense Council decided on December 19, 2025, to suspend freight traffic on the M-15 Odessa-Reni highway. We ask transport company owners and drivers to take the above information into account when planning freight transport routes,” the Telegram message said.

Earlier it was reported that on Thursday, traffic on the M-15 Odessa-Reni highway (to Bucharest) was temporarily blocked in the Odessa region, in the territory of the village of Mayaki. According to the local publication Dumskaya, the highway was blocked due to strikes by Russian drones. It was also reported that near the bridge near the village of Mayaki, a UAV hit a car, killing a woman and injuring three children.

The State Border Service reported restrictions on traffic to certain checkpoints across the state border with Moldova due to enemy air attacks. The Moldovan side reported the temporary closure of the Mayaki-Udobnoe-Palanka and Starokazachye-Tudora checkpoints.

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Over UAH 300 mln will be allocated for dividend payment at MetLife

The shareholders’ meeting of MetLife PJSC (Kiev) on December 17, 2025 decided to pay dividends in the amount of UAH 313.714 million (per share – UAH 38.1), the insurer reported in the information disclosure system of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC).

According to the disclosed data, the payment will be made in U.S. dollars, taking into account the restrictions set by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the transfer of foreign currency abroad by residents in favor of a foreign investor/non-resident for the payment of dividends, starting from January 6, 2026 to June 17, 2026.

As reported, MetLife shareholders on May 28, 2025 decided to pay dividends in the amount of UAH 270.486 million (per share – UAH 32.85). The payment will be made from July 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

PJSC MetLife is a part of the leading global corporation MetLife. The company has been operating in Ukraine since 2002. It is the leader of the Ukrainian life insurance market. The main lines of business are accumulative life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, corporate insurance and bancassurance.

 

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