In the Ukrainian political and financial sphere, a discussion is gaining momentum regarding a possible change in the leadership of the National Bank. People's Deputy Nikolai Tishchenko commented on rumors about the resignation of the current head of the regulator, Andriy Pyshnyi, and revealed details about the search for his successor. According to the parliamentarian, the situation is indeed unstable; however, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy currently has no approved candidates for replacement.

The Situation at the National Bank: Rumors and Reality

Tishchenko confirmed that the information about the "shaking" of the NBU head's chair has grounds. However, the process of selecting a new candidate turned out to be more complex than expected. According to the deputy, the President of Ukraine has not yet made a decision, which indicates a thorough approach to personnel issues under conditions of strict legislative regulation.

"Yes, the chair is shaking, I heard that, but for now, the president has no candidates," Tishchenko stated. This statement indicates that, despite pressure or rumors, the leadership change process is in the stage of deep analysis and search for compromise options that will satisfy both the authorities and the law.

Why Favorites Don't Fit: Analysis of Candidates

During the discussion, three most likely figures who could head the regulator were named. However, according to the deputy's analysis, each of them has insurmountable legal obstacles related to conflicts of interest. The Law on the National Bank of Ukraine establishes strict boundaries that exclude the appointment of persons whose relatives or past activities could influence the objectivity of decisions.

Let's consider the main objections to potential candidates:

  • Oksana Markarova: The former Minister of Finance was considered a strong candidate, however, her status excludes appointment. The reason is that her husband is a shareholder of the commercial bank "Accord". According to legislation, this creates a direct conflict of interest, making her confirmation as the head of the NBU impossible. Tishchenko noted that Markarova could be effective in diplomacy, but the central bank is not in her future.
  • Elena Rozhkova: Rozhkova's candidacy is also blocked by court decisions. The Supreme Court of Ukraine ordered her to pay the Deposit Guarantee Fund for Individuals (DGF) 1.5 billion hryvnias. This fact is considered a violation of the requirements for candidates for the position of head of the regulator, as having debts to state financial institutions creates a conflict of interest.
  • Yuriy Geletiy: The First Deputy Head of the NBU seems to be a natural successor. However, his candidacy raises doubts for the President. Tishchenko links this to Geletiy's past experience at the investment company ICU, which owns the second-largest portfolio of domestic government bonds (OVGZ). Moreover, Geletiy is perceived as a confidant of the former NBU head Valeriya Gontareva, which could be a factor affecting trust in him from the current administration.

Conclusion: The Law is Above Personnel Ambitions

An analysis of the situation shows that the President of Ukraine is forced to follow the letter of the law, which significantly narrows the circle of possible candidates. Strict requirements for the absence of conflicts of interest, financial obligations, and the past activities of candidates create a "glass ceiling" for appointment.

Nikolai Tishchenko summarized that the search for a suitable candidate continues, as the head of state is not ready to violate legislative norms. At the time of publication, no official comments had been received from the Office of the President, the National Bank, or from Oksana Markarova, Elena Rozhkova, and Yuriy Geletiy themselves.