The head of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, spent his May holiday in France despite the war in Ukraine. The fact of his holiday was officially confirmed by the parliament, but no information was provided on his permission to travel abroad. This behaviour caused a public outcry due to the double standards of the authorities.
- The Chairman of the Tax Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, is on holiday in France.
- The Verkhovna Rada confirmed the fact of the leave.
- Hetmantsev did not comment on his stay abroad during the war.
Hetmantsev's leave during the war
Daniil Getmantsev, Chairman of the Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada, spent his May holiday in France. The journalist Vladimir Boyko published the answers Parliament's responses to their requests confirming the fact of the MP's holiday abroad.
Lack of information about the exit permit
The Verkhovna Rada did not answer the key question of whether Hetmantsev had permission to departure from Ukraine under martial law. The MP himself refrained from commenting and did not officially confirm his visit to France.
This situation has drawn criticism due to the double standards of the authorities, who call on citizens to be restricted and held accountable, but ignore these rules themselves. Previously, other MPs, including Alexander Dubinsky, put forward suspicions.
Reputational risks for the authorities
The leave of absence of the head of the Tax Committee during the period of active hostilities increases tension in society and raises questions about the ethical standards of MPs. This weakens trust in the government, especially among those who cannot leave the country due to military restrictions.
