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Up to 8 years in prison for TCC and WWC employees: what changes with the new law on "fair mobilization."

The mobilization in Ukraine has been marked by numerous scandals, ranging from forced enlistment in military recruitment centers to violations during medical examinations. Now, members of parliament are proposing to establish clear criminal liability for military recruitment officials and medical commission doctors who make unlawful decisions. Focus has explored how this new bill could transform the conscription process.

Trump's involvement is undeniable: what lies behind the controversies surrounding Rustem Umerov?

A series of scandals is unfolding around Rustem Umerov, which could significantly impact the future of the country's defense sector. Personnel changes within the Ministry of Defense, investigations by anti-corruption agencies, and criticism of his decisions are coupled with uncertainty and increasing pressure on the leadership of the defense department.

Will Bangladeshi workers dominate Ukraine's labor market in furniture production? Exploring the impact of Asian migrants on the job landscape in Ukraine.

There have been numerous discussions in Ukrainian society about the need to attract labor migrants. For instance, a company in Transcarpathia is already anticipating workers from Bangladesh. Focus has explored how the labor market in Ukraine might change with the arrival of foreign workers.

In 2024, the regional energy company completed all scheduled repairs, according to the State Energy Supervision Authority.

Distribution system operators (DSOs, regional energy companies) successfully completed their planned repairs of electrical networks in full during 2024, despite the challenging circumstances in the energy sector, as indicated by monitoring results.

The gas storage level is nearing 10%, necessitating urgent imports, according to the former head of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine.

Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities (UGS) are gradually reaching a filling level of 10%, at which point the designed gas withdrawal capacity will decrease to 60 million cubic meters per day, according to Sergei Makogon, former head of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU), on Facebook.

In 2024, DTEK Kyiv Electric Networks invested nearly UAH 1 billion in the capital's energy infrastructure.

In the past year, DTEK Kyiv Electric Networks completed repairs and renovations on 797 energy facilities and 62 kilometers of power lines, as well as performing 5,000 repairs on cable lines, investing nearly 1 billion UAH in these projects.

In January, Ukraine exported 3.1 million tons of grain, according to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.

As of January 29, Ukraine has exported 25.353 million tons of grains and legumes since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year (July 2024 - June 2025). Of this total, 3.121 million tons were shipped this month, according to a report from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, referencing data from the State Customs Service.

Sobel will be appointed as the UK’s trade envoy to Ukraine.

Alex Sobel has been appointed as the UK's trade envoy to Ukraine, as announced by the British Embassy in Ukraine.

Ukraine's national debt increased by 14.3% in dollars and 26.5% in hryvnias in 2024.

In 2024, Ukraine's total government debt reached a new historical high, increasing by $22.74 billion, or 14.3%, to $166.06 billion in dollar terms. In hryvnia, the debt rose by 1 trillion 461.3 billion UAH, or 26.5%, totaling 6 trillion 980.9 billion UAH, according to data from the Ministry of Finance's website.

Protecting your car from missiles and drones: How KASKO insurance can be beneficial during wartime.

In Ukraine, insurance companies are actively offering car owners comprehensive insurance policies (KASKO), designed to ensure vehicle repairs in the event of an accident or if foreign objects fall on the car. FOCUS consulted with experts to identify the specific risks covered by this auto insurance and to clarify the exclusions found in KASKO contracts.

"Only 23 million of us may remain": Insights on post-war Ukraine's future and how to preserve society, according to a sociologist.

After the war concludes, life will go on, but what kind of life? Currently, there are two potential scenarios for the country's development following the ceasefire on the front lines. Focus, along with a sociologist, explores what post-war Ukraine might look like.

There will be consequences for receiving salary in cash. Learn about the fines and who will be responsible in 2025.

In Ukraine, labor legislation mandates that companies officially register their employees and pay them a legal salary, meaning all taxes must be duly paid. Additionally, the law requires companies to employ individuals with disabilities. Focus investigated the penalties that will be imposed in 2025 for failing to comply with these regulations.

The Assassination of Putin: What if Tucker Carlson's fantasies became reality?

American journalist Tucker Carlson believes that the administration of former President Joe Biden had intentions to assassinate Putin. Experts surveyed by Focus expressed skepticism about this claim but decided to speculate on how the world might change and, most importantly, what it would mean for Ukraine if the Russian president were to die.

The introduction of a cumulative pension system will not involve tax increases, according to the Ministry of Social Policy.

The Ministry of Social Policy asserts that the implementation of a funded pension system will not involve any tax increases.

Moldova will supply gas to the PMR funded by an EU grant until February 10, expecting free energy in return.

Gas supplies from Moldova to Transnistria, funded by a €30 million EU grant, will take place from January 28 to February 10, announced Daniel Voda, the spokesperson for the Moldovan government.

Several OPEC ministers held a meeting ahead of the JMMC.

Several key ministers from OPEC countries convened in Riyadh on January 27 ahead of the scheduled meeting of the OPEC+ ministerial monitoring committee on February 3, reports S&P Global Commodity Insights.

Seventy-two settlements in the Cherkasy region have lost power due to a drone strike.

As a result of a nighttime drone strike on energy facilities, 72 settlements in the Cherkasy region were left without power as of the morning of January 28.

In 2024, one-third of job listings on Work.ua were for positions in Kyiv and its surrounding areas.

The Ukrainian labor market in 2024 remained uneven; however, one-third of job vacancies (33.33%) were located in the capital and the Kyiv region, as noted in a study on the labor market results in Ukraine published on the job portal Work.ua.

The world's wealthiest individuals lost $108 billion on Monday due to a stock market crash triggered by DeepSeek.

The combined wealth of the 500 richest people in the world decreased by $108 billion on Monday, as stock indices fell amid concerns over competition from the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.

The government is transferring shares of the First Investment Bank to the Ministry of Development to establish a postal bank.

The Cabinet of Ministers is transferring the shares of the First Investment Bank to the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine to establish a postal bank, announced Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

"Intergal-Bud" has re-registered its ongoing residential construction projects as future real estate developments.

The construction company "Intergal-Bud" and the bank "Globus" have launched a pilot project to transition the developer's ongoing construction projects into the format of future real estate objects (MNO) and to register them accordingly, as reported by the company's press service.

In 2024, DTEK upgraded over 14,000 km of power lines and more than 6,000 energy facilities.

In 2024, the distribution system operators (DSOs) of "DTEK Networks" repaired and reconstructed 14,100 kilometers of power lines and over 6,000 energy facilities, marking an 80% increase compared to 2023.

Ukraine continues its involvement in the Clean Steel and Phoenix projects focused on the implementation of small modular reactors.

Representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economy, the State Nuclear Regulatory Authority, the State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety (SSTC NRS), as well as leading energy companies in Ukraine, participated in a series of initial meetings last week in Krakow, Poland. These meetings were part of the U.S. Department of State's program "Core Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technologies."

Dear Borscht: Understanding the rising costs of meat and vegetables—what's driving the price increase?

The prices of ingredients for Ukrainian borscht continue to rise. Focus conducted an analysis of the vegetable market, comparing the costs of the essential ingredients including potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets, and meat. They also consulted experts to find out which items are expected to increase in price by the end of winter.

"He's not a magician": Focus explored whether Drapaty can stabilize the situation on the front lines.

Mikhail Drapatiy is a figure well-regarded by the military. He has received a new appointment that, according to the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and experts, is expected to help stabilize the situation at the front. Focus has learned about the general's notable achievements and what changes can be anticipated.

"Where were you during the war?": Challenges Ukraine will face after the ceasefire at the front.

The end of the war with Russia will pose yet another challenge for Ukraine, raising questions about national recovery and development. Experts surveyed by Focus believe that one of the key issues will be finding a balance between the country's defense capabilities and the desire for a peaceful future.

Next is Dnipropetrovsk region: what will happen on the front lines if the enemy pushes further into Velyka Novosilka?

Velyka Novosilka is a fortified area in the Donbas where battles are currently ongoing. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding their ground and defending, but they are retreating to preserve their personnel. Focus has investigated how the situation on the front lines may change if the enemy successfully captures the settlement.

In January 2025, Ukraine reduced its foreign trade in dairy products by 42.7%.

In the first half of January 2025, Ukraine reduced its foreign trade volumes in dairy products by 42.7% compared to the first half of December 2024, bringing the total to $15.8 million, according to a report from the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU).

Energy consumption is decreasing amid rising temperatures, according to "Ukrenergo."

As of 9:30 AM on January 27, the electricity consumption level in Ukraine was 2.8% lower compared to the same time on the previous working day, Friday, January 24.

Zholnovich: The first contributions to the funded pension system may begin in 2026.

Starting in 2026, the first contributions to the funded pension system may begin, according to Ukraine's Minister of Social Policy, Oksana Zholnovich.