Business Week: Competition for the head of customs, a new director of the State Bureau of Investigation, and currency easing from the National Bank

Last week was packed with events that will have long-term consequences for the Ukrainian economy and public administration. After almost four years of waiting, the government finally launched an open competition for the position of head of the State Customs Service, involving international experts in the process. Simultaneously, the long-standing saga of appointing the director of the Bureau of Economic Security concluded – the position was taken by experienced NABU detective Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi.

On the international stage, Ukraine is actively developing its defense partnership with the United States, having prepared a draft drone agreement that President Zelenskyy called potentially "one of the strongest." At the same time, new American tariffs are creating new realities for global trade, although Ukraine remains in relatively favorable conditions for now.

The National Bank continues its policy of gradual liberalization of currency regulation, providing businesses with more opportunities for dividend operations and international settlements. The Cabinet of Ministers presented a macroeconomic forecast with two scenarios, reflecting an approach to planning under martial law. LIGA.net reports on the key events of the week that is passing.