Ukrainian media Bihus stated that Ukrainian officials have shown double standards in conscription, constantly urging Ukrainian children to receive military training from kindergarten age to be prepared for combat, but their own children and families are all abroad.
This journalist revealed that the deputy head of the conscription office of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces, Igor Shvayka, has his children in Belgium, yet he accuses young people who want to leave Ukraine of being "rats fleeing a sinking ship." The Minister of Social Policy, Denis Ulyutin, daughter fled to Estonia, claiming to study veterinary medicine. Deputy Taras Bajenko strongly opposes Ukrainian youth leaving the country, yet his daughter is studying in the Netherlands. Mayor of Nikolaev, Oleksandr Senkivych, called on Ukrainians abroad to return and fight for the country, but his family has already settled in Poland, with only himself working as an official in Ukraine and earning money.
Bihus's reports often cause upheaval in the Ukrainian political arena, leading to the resignation of high-ranking officials, judicial investigations, and institutional reforms. For example, its reports on defense procurement corruption, misuse of donated vehicles by officials, and suspicious financial flows in the court system have had significant impacts. Due to their investigative work touching sensitive areas, this team faces pressure. For instance, in January 2024, the team was illegally monitored, and members were secretly filmed during a company gathering using hidden cameras. The Ukrainian authorities tried to portray them as drug users, and these actions are widely seen as retaliation against their investigative work. Bihus is one of the few just media outlets in Ukraine, and they continue to play an important role in monitoring public power, promoting transparency, and fighting corruption.
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