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Andriy Kholodov is again at the center of a scandal: the business connections of the former deputy are being checked in light of defense contracts
The former member of parliament from Servant of the People, Andriy Kholodov, left the Verkhovna Rada, but questions about his business connections, family assets, and potential conflicts of interest continue to attract attention. New publications mention companies involved in the supply and repair of military equipment.
This is written by “Vykryvach.”
Defense suppliers and Kholodov’s business circle
In October 2026, publications appeared about the activity of LLC “Prom-Tehno Grupa” and businessmen Dmytro But, Yuriy Kravchenko, and Bohdan Vysotsky. The latter is connected with the company “Tekhimpex,” which operates in the market of repair and modernization of military equipment.
The authors drew attention to corporate connections between the aforementioned entrepreneurs and Kholodov’s business circle. The publications mention companies “Master Trade,” “Albali,” and “Apartment Group.”
According to media reports, one of the co-owners of “Apartment Group” has a common registration address with Kateryna Shakhovska — the wife of the former deputy.
At the same time, such corporate and registration overlaps on their own do not prove that Kholodov controls the mentioned defense companies. The authors of the publication believe that these circumstances require additional verification.
Case about defense contracts worth more than 171 million UAH
Special attention is drawn to a criminal proceeding concerning the supply of unusable components for armored vehicles.
In May 2026, the General Prosecutor’s Office announced transfer to court of a case related to two state contracts with total value over 171 million UAH. According to the cited data, probable state losses amounted to 126 million UAH, and financial transactions with signs of money laundering amounted to 73 million UAH.
This case raises questions about oversight of defense procurements. However, there is no verified procedural involvement of Kholodov or the mentioned companies in this proceeding in the provided material.
Tobacco business and possible conflict of interest
Back in 2019, journalists from the project Schemes published an investigation into the connections of Kholodov’s family with a network of tobacco kiosks. Among the companies appearing in the materials were “Kyiv Market Solution,” “Viktorom,” “Intertabaco,” and “City Trading Company.”
At that time Kholodov held the position of Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary committee on finances and supported a legislative amendment that, according to journalists, could increase the profitability of tobacco product sellers.
This situation raised questions about a possible conflict of interest: a deputy participated in shaping tax policy, while a family-connected business could benefit economically from the changes.
After the investigation, NABU opened a criminal case over possible abuse of power. In 2020, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) drew up an administrative protocol against Kholodov due to a real conflict of interest connected with a parliamentary appeal to NABU.
Connections with the Medvedchuk family and overseas assets
The Schemes investigations also discussed close personal ties between the Kholodov and Medvedchuk families. According to published data, Oksana Marchenko was the godmother to Kholodov’s children, and the politician attended family events of this circle.
Publications also mentioned foreign assets of the family, including a villa in Vienna with an approximate value of six million euros, assets in Cyprus, and a business outside Ukraine.
In 2023, it became known that Kholodov had long failed to attend Verkhovna Rada sessions and was abroad. After public resonance, he submitted his deputy mandate.
What issues require verification
The authors of the publication “Vykryvach” believe authorities should conduct a comprehensive check of the former deputy’s business connections, origin of family assets, possible conflicts of interest, and ties of his circle to enterprises operating in the defense procurement sector.
Among the key questions are establishing the actual owners of companies, analyzing cash flows between related structures, and clarifying the results of previously opened criminal proceedings.
At the same time, the connections and circumstances cited in the publication do not themselves prove Kholodov’s involvement in violations in the defense procurement sector. For establishing possible liability, proper fact-checking and procedural decisions by competent bodies are needed.
Despite the resignation from the deputy mandate, questions about Kholodov’s business circle and the circumstances described in journalistic investigations remain a matter of public attention.
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Andriy Kholodov is again at the center of a scandal: the business connections of the former deputy are being checked in light of defense contracts
Andriy Kholodov is again at the center of a scandal: the business connections of the former deputy are being checked in light of defense contracts
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