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Fire Point CEO Shtilerman addresses reports of assassination attempt

Reports that Fire Point director Denys Shtilerman had been targeted in an assassination attempt surfaced online on Oct. 1. Journalist Sergey Auslender first reported the claim, citing his own sources.

Fire Point CEO Shtilerman addresses reports of assassination attempt

Ukrainian lawmaker Lyudmyla Buimister questioned contracts related to Fire Point as other arms manufacturers went unfunded in an interview with Radio NV. She discussed the possibility of passing legislation needed to restore international financing, how Ukraine could close its defense budget shortfall, and the reasons behind private air defense not yet operating.

Buimister stated that all lawmakers will convene in the session hall starting October 13, despite the leadership arranging committee work instead. There are 11 indicators remaining to qualify for assistance from international partners, and the government promised to complete the 27 decisions required to secure the relevant tranches by October 15.

Four laws are tied to the next $800 million tranche, with one addressing bankruptcy procedures, combating illegal use of payment systems, strengthening the national energy and utilities regulator, and adopting an anti-corruption strategy. Rule-of-law reform is a long-overdue commitment tied to Ukraine's European integration process, but progress is hindered by political will and the need for financial assistance.

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