After the complete failure of the food procurement reform for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the "State Logistics Operator" (DLO) now aims to take control of the supply of weapons for the Defense Forces as well.
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SubscribeThis information is reported by the head of the Political Intelligence Center, political scientist Oleg Posternak.
According to the expert, the intentions of DLO chief Arsen Jumadylov are reflected in his recent interview, where he attempted to convince the audience that "everything is fine" within his organization, and that the shortcomings are isolated incidents.
“Mr. Jumadylov stated that even in central Kyiv, one can encounter expired products or low-quality fruits in supermarkets, so there is nothing to worry about,” writes Posternak.
In reality, the expert claims, such issues within the DLO are systemic. He provided several examples.
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“As is known, the DLO was created because previously the Ministry of Defense also made purchases without competition. The DLO was established to break this system, but it has resorted to it because it wanted to select suppliers manually,” the expert notes.
As a result, this summer, the DLO purchased plastic canisters at three times the market price.
Earlier in March, the DLO signed contracts with the Busk Canning Plant, owned by the notorious Grinkevich family.
The expert also recalled the recent incident involving syringes in chicken meat.
“Does this also happen in supermarkets in central Kyiv?” - asks Posternak, concluding: - The DLO has failed to fulfill its task of overcoming corruption and supplying the Armed Forces with quality products.
Moreover, the DLO engages in selective "justice," which is even discussed by members of the Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense.
Now, the expert writes, “a serious battle has begun between the DLO and the Defense Procurement Agency over money and spheres of influence. Jumadylov already envisions himself as the head of two merged structures.”
“It would not be surprising if Jumadylov buys weapons from the same Busk plant,” notes Posternak.