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Europe
Foreign Minister Calls for ‘Energy Ramstein’ to Battle Heating Crisis
While the Foreign Minister appeals to allies for more aid, in addition to billions they’ve already granted, Kyiv remains embroiled in energy-embezzlement inquiries.
Jan. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Prosecutor: $70M in Taxpayer Money Stolen by Land Mine Company
Law enforcers say a firm delivered shoddy mines to the front that wouldn’t detonate in combat but could accidentally explode when handled by Ukrainian soldiers.
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Top 5 High-Profile Corruption Cases in Ukraine in 2025
Kyiv Post has compiled a ranking of the five most high-profile anti-corruption investigations of 2025.
Dec. 30, 2025
US
Documents Show Houston Oil Giant SLB Aiding Russian Oil Production Despite US Sanctions
Enforcing sanctions on Russia is undermined by the speed and ingenuity of those who would evade sanctions, and many companies find alternative methods for doing business with Moscow.
Dec. 29, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Ukraine – Ze Needs to Widen the Clearout
The Energoatom scandal rattles Zelensky’s team: Umerov lays low abroad, while Yermak and Svyrdenko rise amid resignations and reshuffles.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Estonia’s Ex-President Says Ukraine Must Arrest Mindich or Risk Its EU Future
Estonia’s former president Toomas Ilves urges Kyiv to issue an EU-wide arrest warrant for Timur Mindich as Ukraine’s biggest corruption scandal in years triggers political fallout.
Nov. 14, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Slaps Sanctions on Mindich and Zuckerman After $100 Million Corruption Scandal
President Zelensky has imposed sweeping, long-term sanctions on Timur Mindich and businessman Oleksandr Tsukerman, including asset blocking and full trade restrictions.
Nov. 13, 2025
Energy
Two Ministers Resign as $100 Million Energy Corruption Scandal Hits Zelensky’s Government
The sweeping investigation by an anti-graft agency deepens public anger as Russia’s strikes leave Ukraine battling power outages ahead of winter.
Nov. 13, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s Battle Against Corruption Will Define Its Future
Ukraine’s leadership must show moral courage equal to its military courage. The country must demonstrate that no official, no matter how senior, is above the law.
Nov. 12, 2025
Corruption Watch
Ukraine Hit by Mega-Corruption Scandal: 7 Suspects, 2 Fugitives, Ministers Under Fire
“Operation Midas” may become a serious trial for the Ukrainian political elite, as corruption contours reminiscent of a decade ago are reappearing in the eyes of society.
Nov. 12, 2025
Corruption
Ukraine Suspends Justice Minister Halushchenko Amid NABU Corruption Probe
Ukraine’s Cabinet gathered unexpectedly to suspend Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko following NABU raids tied to a major corruption case in the energy sector.
Nov. 12, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky’s Ex-Business Partner, Justice Minister Targeted in Anti-Corruption Searches
Ukraine’s NABU detectives searched the homes of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Timur Mindich, Zelensky’s former business partner and Kvartal 95 co-owner, amid an ongoing probe.
Nov. 10, 2025
Zelensky
‘Better Late Than Never’ – What Caused Fall of Odesa’s Mayor, Why Now?
Ukraine’s president ordered that Hennadiy Trukhanov should be stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship on Tuesday – why, and how will this vitally important Black Sea port city now be governed?
Oct. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Report Attempted $3.5M Bribe
The amount, one of the highest known cases to be uncovered, was reportedly offered to close the investigation by a corrupt prosecutor in the Prosecutor General’s Office.
Oct. 9, 2025
Corruption
Kyiv Ties Anti-Corruption Agent Arrest to Clandestine Russian Spy Cell
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said one of the anti-corruption agents arrested in July worked for a Russian spy cell that had positioned moles in senior government positions.
Sept. 8, 2025
Corruption
SBU Unveils More Evidence Alleging Anti-Corruption Official of Russian Ties
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reiterated that the investigation targets potential Russian influence and does not affect the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
Aug. 22, 2025
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