Top energy trader director may be declared draft dodger - Details
Illustrative photo: Head of Axpo Ukraine may be wanted by military enlistment office (axpo.com)
Serhii Onyshchuk, managing director of the Ukrainian branch of Swiss energy holding Axpo Group, may have been added to a wanted database over alleged violations of mobilization legislation, according to sources close to the businessman.
According to the information provided, since July 2025, the director of Axpo Ukraine LLC has allegedly been listed as wanted following a submission by the Mykolaiv Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in connection with violations of military registration requirements.
To clarify all circumstances of the case, the editorial team has sent an official inquiry to the Mykolaiv Recruitment Center to confirm Onyshchuk's status in the wanted database and to find out whether law enforcement agencies were involved in the process.
RBC-Ukraine's inquiry to the Mykolaiv Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support
RBC-Ukraine has also sent inquiries to the Swiss Embassy and to the headquarters of Axpo Holding AG regarding Onyshchuk's compliance with Ukrainian legislation and corporate compliance standards.
The editorial team is waiting for responses on whether an internal review of the actions of the head of the Ukrainian division is being conducted.
What is known about Axpo Ukraine
Axpo Ukraine LLC was founded in February 2018 and is part of Axpo Group, one of Europe's leading energy traders.
The company imports natural gas and supplies the resource to state-owned and critically important enterprises.
According to Opendatabot, the company's revenue has been growing rapidly:
- in 2024: UAH 852 million (almost USD 19.5 million)
- in first three quarters of 2025: UAH 1.27 billion (USD 29 million)
Why it matters
Since the operations of major gas importers are crucial for Ukraine's energy stability during martial law, issues of compliance and adherence to legislation by their leadership carry particular public significance.
Earlier, we reported how gas supplies from Europe and the United States are helping Ukraine get through the winter amid ongoing Russian attacks.
