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The latest news regarding SCC (Special Control Commission) highlights significant political activities in Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, appointed Oleksandr Bakumov as head of a provisional investigatory commission focusing on fortifications and drone procurement for the Armed Forces. Despite the appointment, former President Poroshenko has pointed out that the commission has been inactive for 2.5 months, demanding leadership changes and an upgrade to investigative status. Concurrently, the Chesno movement revealed a civic group using a name similar to a former Rada commission, stirring political discourse. These updates are intertwined with more than thirty investigations into alleged mismanagement of approximately UAH 20 billion dedicated to fortification projects. The political landscape continues to evolve as new leadership and audit recommendations are debated.

What is the significance of the SCC and its activities?

The Special Control Commission (SCC) plays a crucial role in overseeing significant national projects in Ukraine. It monitors and audits ongoing projects, ensuring accountability and transparency, such as in the fortification and drone procurement programs. These activities are vital for improving military infrastructure and safeguarding public funds.

Who is Oleksandr Bakumov and what is his role in the SCC?

Oleksandr Bakumov is a member of the Ukrainian parliament representing the "Servant of the People" party. He has been appointed as the head of the provisional investigatory commission on fortifications and drone procurement, tasked with overseeing these critical areas and ensuring efficient use of resources and completion of projects.

What controversies surround the current SCC activities?

Recent controversies include accusations of inactivity within the SCC, as mentioned by Poroshenko, who seeks leadership changes. Additionally, ongoing investigations into alleged financial malpractices related to fortification projects have intensified scrutiny of the commission’s effectiveness and transparency.

What challenges does the Rada face in auditing fortification investments?

The Ukrainian parliament, or Rada, faces challenges in auditing fortification investments due to concerns about mismanagement of funds amounting to approximately UAH 20 billion. Ensuring transparent and efficient oversight continues to be a focus to address these issues and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Why is there a demand to upgrade the SCC to investigative status?

The demand to elevate the SCC to investigative status is aimed at enhancing its authority and capability to conduct thorough investigations into suspected financial irregularities and administrative inefficiencies. Such an upgrade could provide more rigorous oversight and accountability in government operations.

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Zhernakov commented on the police visit to his home Police tried to bring me before Vlasenko–Buzhanskyi Temporary Investigation Commission – Zhernakov. VIDEO Mykhailo Zhernakov, head of the DEJURE Foundation Board, said that the visit by law enforcement officers to his home was linked to a decision by the Vlasenko–Buzhanskyi temporary investigative commission (TIC) to have him brought to a commission meeting. 4 432 9

Бакумов призначений головою ТСК Ради з питань фортифікацій та закупівлі дронів Rada appoints "servant of people" Bakumov as head of PIC on fortifications The Verkhovna Rada has decided to appoint Oleksandr Bakumov, a "servant of the people," as the head of the provisional investigatory commission (PIC) on fortifications and the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces. 3 432 24

Петро Порошенко Poroshenko: PIC on fortifications has not started its work in 2.5 months - we demand to dismiss head and change status of commission. VIDEO The head of the Servant of the People parliamentary commission on fortifications and the purchase of UAVs should be dismissed, and the status of the PIC changed to investigative. It is urgent to unblock the work of the PIC, as 38 billion hryvnias have already been financed from the budget, and construction work is almost 90% complete. 4 748 75

Андрієвська, Тищенко Tyshchenko’s aide founded civic organization with same name as Verkhovna Rada’s TIC - Chesno movement In June 2023, Evelina Andrievska, an aide to People's Deputy Mykola Tyshchenko, registered a civic organization called "TIC National Resources". The name of this NGO duplicates the temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada "National Resource", which ceased its activities in May 2023. 9 612 32

За фактом розтрати грошей на фортифікації відкрито 30 проваджень About 30 proceedings on embezzlement of funds for construction of fortifications have been initiated, it is about UAH 20 billion, - MP Bondar Next week, the TCC should receive detailed information on each case. 8 367 87 Previously in trend: War

Рада створила ТСК з питань фортифікацій Rada created TIC on matters of fortifications and procurement of drones The Verkhovna Rada created a provisional investigative commission on the construction of fortifications and the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces. 7 093 46 Ukrainian Politics

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військові Employees of Military Recruitment Centre visited gym in Uzhhorod. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Military Recruitment Centre raided gyms in Uzhhorod. Men and coaches who came to the training were issued draft notices. 46 729 415 Incidents

бутусов "This is an economic sabotage": Butusov at Verkhovna Rada PIC on scheme of illegal blocking of tax invoices. VIDEO Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov spoke at a meeting of Verkhovna Rada’s Temporary Investigation Commission on Economic Security on issue of corruption and scheme of tax invoices illegal blocking. 18 650 62 Ukrainian Politics

устінова Ustinova was appointed head of TSC to control use of weapons provided to Ukraine by partners The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksandra Ustinova, head of the "Voice" faction, as the head of the Temporary Special Commission (TSC) of the Verkhovna Rada on issues of monitoring the receipt and use of weapons provided to Ukraine by international partners during martial law. 12 970 66 War in Ukraine

Rada Creates Provisional Investigatory Commission To Investigate Facts That Contributed To Occupation Of Crimea Rada Creates Provisional Investigatory Commission To Investigate Facts That Contributed To Occupation Of Crimea The Verkhovna Rada created a provisional investigatory commission (PIC) to investigate the facts that contributed to the temporary occupation of Crimea. 3 547 97 Ukrainian Politics

Rada creates commission to control investigations into attacks on Handziuk, other public activists Rada creates commission to control investigations into attacks on Handziuk, other public activists The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has created a provision investigatory commission for parliamentary control over the investigations into the attacks on Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk and other public activists in 2017-2018. 632 9 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Verkhovna Rada refuses to create commission to investigate May 2 tragedy in Odesa Verkhovna Rada refuses to create commission to investigate May 2 tragedy in Odesa The Verkhovna Rada rejected the bill on the establishment of the Temporary Investigation Commission (TIC) to investigate mass riots in Odesa on May 2, 2014. 3 206 36 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy

Verkhovna Rada adopts law envisaging procedure for president Verkhovna Rada adopts law envisaging procedure for president's impeachment The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Law No. 1098 "On Temporary Investigation Commissions, a Special Temporary Investigation Commission and Temporary Special Commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine," which provides for the procedure for the president's impeachment. 11 815 209 Ukrainian Politics

офшор MP Soboliev on establishment of commission to investigate offshore practices and corruption: “We decided to take a break until morning. Commission may be formed without PPB members” Ukrainian lawmakers decided to return to the subject of establishment of the Provisional Investigatory Commission on corruption tomorrow morning. Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) MPs must approve and nominate their candidates for positions in the Commission by that time. 13 110 29 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

Only parliamentary investigative commission can give decisive answer on Poroshenko’s offshore companies, - deputy head of Batkivshchyna faction Serhii Soboliev The definite answer about the legality of President Poroshenko’s offshore accounts can be given only by an investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada. 12 826 161 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

Mukacheve shootout provoked by police officers, - Parliamentary Commission Verkhovna Rada temporary investigation commission has concluded that the conflict in Mukacheve was largely provoked by actions of Interior Ministry and Security Service leadership in the Zakarpattia region. 27 366 129 Previously in trend: Mukacheve shooting

1,000 People Dead and Missing as Result of Ilovaisk Tragedy – Commission Report Temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada on the tragic events in Ilovaisk (the Donetsk region) states that about 1,000 people were killed, wounded and missing in this area as a result of the fighting. 47 137 370 World

Batkivschyna Demands Extraordinary Rada Session and Resignation of Pshonka Batkivschyna Demands Extraordinary Rada Session and Resignation of Pshonka Opposition calls for special session of the Verkhovna Rada on January 29 to create a temporary investigation commission (TIC) to investigate violations of the Constitution in the incarceration of Yulia Tymoshenko and Yurii Lutsenko, the political responsibility of the heads of the Security Service and the Ministry of Interior for the participation of law enforcement agencies in the political persecution and the resignation of Prosecutor General. 2 354 30 Previously in trend: New Rada