Sokolov: Kyiv Regional Military Administration owes his company over 1 billion hryvnia for construction projects

Vladyslav Sokolov, a businessman, publicly accused Mykola Kalashnyk — former head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration and current Minister of Restoration — of failing to meet financial obligations to contracting organisations. According to Sokolov, the debt owed to his company exceeds 1 billion hryvnia.

Construction without contracts or advances

The entrepreneur stated that, starting in November 2025, contractors carried out work on constructing protection for substations, cogeneration units, and an electronic warfare tower. These works were performed without prior advance payments or properly executed contractual documents. Sokolov emphasises that the contractors acted relying solely on the "word of honour" of the responsible official.

Searches and demands to complete work

In addition to financial claims, Sokolov reported pressure from law enforcement agencies. He claims that on 16 October, representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine conducted searches at his premises.

The businessman also described a meeting at the ministry during which he was instructed to complete the current work by 15 November using his own funds.

Refutation of allegations regarding a lavish lifestyle

Vladyslav Sokolov also reacted to public allegations concerning his luxurious assets and lifestyle, calling them untrue. He is convinced that he is being made a "scapegoat" for failures that occurred in the energy sector.