Media revealed possible ties of Ukrainian airlines to sanctioned entities from the Russian Federation: what is known.

Suspicion of collaboration between Ukrainian airlines and sanctioned entities

Journalists found that Ukrainian airlines may have connections with Russian entities that are under sanctions. Among the figures involved in the investigation are businessman Roman Mileshko and MP Igor Kopytin.

According to journalists, the company linked to Mileshko, 'NZ Operations', has signed state contracts worth over 2 billion UAH in the last two years despite having a statutory capital of only 120 thousand UAH.

There are also suspicions that MP Kopytin may have lobbied for the interests of the company, as he and Mileshko have long-standing business and personal relationships.

Problems with contract execution and Russian components

It turned out that the company 'MS Avia-Grade', which received a state order for upgrading helicopters, did not fulfill it in full. Experts believe that the equipment used could have been unsuitable for Ukraine.

One example is the purchase of the Mi-17 helicopter through a sanctioned company

The data from the investigation has already been forwarded to NABU, DBR, and SBU for further action. This case could become the beginning of exposing new corruption schemes related to circumventing sanctions.