BES

Today is the last chance for Ukraine’s Government to appoint the Head of the Bureau of Economic Security without jeopardizing the IMF deal. Today marks the final day the Ukrainian government can appoint a new head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) without violating one of the key IMF benchmarks – a move that could jeopardize further financial support […]

Last week, the selection commission submitted the candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi for appointment as head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). However, the government has yet to make a decision. While there have been some recent personnel changes in Zelenskyy’s cabinet, the practice of blatantly violating the law appears unchanged. Beyond breaching Ukrainian legislation, the government also ignored its […]

Today July 30, is the final day before IMF deadline on the Bureau of Economic Security. For 20 consecutive days, the government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko – under direct instructions from the President – has violated the law by failing to appoint a new head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). This is reported by the Ukrainian MP Yaroslav […]

The BES selection commission responsible for selecting the head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) has rejected a letter from the Cabinet of Ministers explaining why it did not appoint Oleksandr Tsyvinsky. The commission refused to review or overturn its decision. The decision was made during a July 14 meeting of the commission, broadcast live on YouTube. Commission members […]

All According to the Law: How the Cabinet Canceled the Appointment of the Head of Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security. When allies can’t win through a fair competition, they “legally” cancel the results using dirty tricks. And then, of course, one can put on a white dress and head off to serve as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States. In […]