Tkachенко officially approved the new structure of the Kyiv City Military Administration (KCMA), which sparked a sharp reaction from the capital’s authorities and the public
According to the head of the KCMA, the goal of this step is to avoid political influence over city management and to ensure stability during this difficult time for the country. The approval of the new structure took place shortly beforehand — this was announced by KCMA head Timur Tkachенко via an official Telegram channel. At the same time, the Kyiv City Council — the official local government body — did not confirm this information. They emphasize that the relevant staffing list and management structure have not yet been officially incorporated into the documents required for approval by the Kyiv City Council’s executive bodies. Furthermore, the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) press service notes that the official documents and explanations concerning the new structure are currently absent, and the information is being disseminated without proper approval. In his comment, Tkachенко stated that, according to legislation, including the provisions of the Law "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law in Ukraine," the new city management structure was formed and updated to ensure clear and disciplined execution of assigned tasks. "We aim to guarantee the stable functioning of Kyiv and to prevent chaos, as was allowed during the aftermath of Russian shelling," he emphasized. According to Tkachенко, oversight of the implementation of directives aimed at ensuring the city’s vital activities will be an unquestionable condition — any violations or delays will now be considered sabotage during wartime. The head of the KCMA stresses that strict discipline and responsibility are the keys to success, and promises that in case of failure to fulfill instructions, law enforcement agencies, including the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), will be involved. Meanwhile, the Kyiv City Council assures that the relevant documents, including the staffing list and management structure, were not officially transmitted to the Kyiv City Council’s executive body at the time of their approval. The only document that the KCDA has is a cover letter from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine dated April 8, 2025, which reports changes and recommendations regarding the new structure. However, this letter does not contain any appendices or approvals regarding the staffing list; therefore, the documents have not been officially reviewed or approved. Zagumenniy noted that the dissemination of information about the "new structure" is happening right now, and he emphasized that this process is improper because organizational changes by the Green Team/KCMA have not yet received official confirmation. Despite this, the public announcement of the new management structures raises questions about the legitimacy of these actions and their compliance with the law. In turn, Dmytro Zagumenniy, the head of the Kyiv City Council apparatus and a representative of the local government, actively criticizes Tkachенко’s initiative. He emphasizes that the management structure and staffing list, which were supposedly approved, were actually only presented as a cover letter without the corresponding appendices, agreements, or approvals. According to him, information about the “new structure” is being spread illegally and without official confirmation, which casts doubt on its legitimacy. Zagumenniy also recalls that the city authorities have long been dealing with numerous oppressions and pressures from the Kyiv City State Administration leadership. Constant searches, interrogations, investigative actions, public accusations — all these are not new and serve as tools of political struggle, currently used to discredit local self-government. In his view, such actions run counter to European standards and democratic values, and the procedure of approving the new structure seems more politically motivated than legal. Thus, multiple parallel processes are currently unfolding in the capital, significantly influencing the further development of city governance during wartime. Official comments and documents still need to pass the approval process, while the public and political opponents are already expressing concerns about potential risks of excessive centralization of power and political interference in Kyiv’s management. The resolution of this situation remains under control, and the legal and political significance of these structural changes continues to be uncertain.