Conflict Between Ukrposhta and the NBU: Koretsky Initiated a Meeting with the Government and Smelyansky
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi convened a meeting of representatives from the government, the National Bank of Ukraine, and “Ukrposhta” to resolve the conflict over the company’s leadership. The dispute escalated following the NBU’s decision to demand the removal of Ukrposhta CEO Ihor Smilianskyi.
Prior to the meeting with government leadership, representatives of the NBU, Ukrposhta, the relevant ministry, and the parliamentary committee are to review the regulator’s proposals and prepare specific options for resolving the situation.
For now, Ukrposhta has decided to refrain from making public comments regarding the conflict.
The dispute between the parties escalated in June 2026, when the National Bank determined that Igor Smelyansky did not meet the professional qualifications required of the head of a payment services provider.
The regulator demanded that Smiliansky be removed within five business days, but he continued to lead the company.
The NBU justified its decision by citing violations in the areas of payment services, financial monitoring, risk management, and internal control, which the regulator had identified at the company between 2023 and 2026.
At the same time, Ihor Smilianskyi called the NBU’s decision biased and linked the pressure to plans to establish “Ukrposhta Bank.”
During a parliamentary committee meeting, the parties also discussed requirements for including tax ID numbers and bank card numbers on payment receipts, issues of financial inclusion, and Ihor Smiliansky’s continued tenure in office.
The head of “Ukrposhta” expressed “cautious optimism” regarding the possibility of reaching a compromise.
At the same time, Smelyanskiy emphasized his willingness to set aside personal emotions in order to find a common solution.
Ihor Smelyanskiy made this announcement following a meeting of the parliamentary committee on transport and infrastructure.
As of September 15, JSC “Ukrposhta” was investigating the circumstances surrounding the mailings through which, according to the suspended Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, notices of suspicion were allegedly sent to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
Earlier, Kravchenko had released the second part of the recordings in the Kryvonos case.
On September 14, suspended Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko published a screenshot of the tracking information for a postal item containing a notice of suspicion addressed to NABU Director Semen Kryvonos.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that he is abroad on an official business trip.
The Anti-Corruption Center stated that Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko allegedly left Ukraine after signing the notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. The Anti-Corruption Center claims that this may have been done in exchange for the opportunity to leave the country.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have denied Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko’s statements regarding the alleged notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and offers of immunity.
