Corruption Watch
Ukraine
Washington Insider: US Congressional Hearings on Corruption in Ukraine Are Coming
Once Republicans take control of the House, Senate, and White House, Ukraine will be held accountable for US aid, and corruption hearings will take place, according to one Washington insider.
Dec. 23, 2024
Corruption
Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessment System
Ukraine’s Parliament passed a law to replace Medical and Social Expert Commissions, believed to be a major source of corruption, with doctor teams for disability assessments.
Dec. 20, 2024
Kyiv Detains Amy Commander at Center of Abuse Scandal
Oleh Poberezhnyuk of the 211th brigade – allegedly abused his position by forcing troops to build his private home instead of fighting
Dec. 19, 2024
Zelensky
Disability Certificates Scandal: What Led to the Prosecutor General’s Resignation and What’s Next?
Dozens of prosecutors allegedly obtained disability certificates from a corrupt medical commission, triggering calls for reform. But will this prove decisive?
Oct. 25, 2024
Europe
Dozens of UK Companies Under Investigation for Avoiding Russian Sanctions
Almost 40 UK companies are being investigated for violating sanctions against Russian oil, implemented to limit the Kremlin’s profits during its war in Ukraine with no one having yet been penalized.
Oct. 11, 2024
Russia
European Companies Sidestep Sanctions: US Criticism Fails to Deter Business as Usual With Russia
Over 20,000 sanctions have been levied against Russia since it invaded Ukraine – but that hasn’t stopped EU companies from trading with it, propping up its war-time economy.
Oct. 2, 2024
Energy
Ukrainian Deputy Minister Detained for Massive Bribe
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12, 2024
Corruption
Washington Insider: Corruption Could Damage Rebuilding Efforts
Discussion of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction has become commonplace. However, hopes are being dampened by lingering concerns of corruption.
July 28, 2024
Germany
Relatives of Kyiv Officials Used Pretext of Accompanying Orphans to Avoid Mobilization
According to the Ukrainian ombudsman, orphaned children became a cover for close relatives of Kyiv officials to illegally travel abroad and avoid mobilization.
July 5, 2024
Corruption
Scandalous Ukrainian Lawmaker Suspected of Hiring Thugs to Beat Up Veteran
A group of individuals, allegedly acting on Mykola Tyshchenko's orders, unlawfully detained a former member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for unclear reasons.
June 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Detains Russian Mole Among Border Guards
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the mole served in eastern Ukraine prior to his transfer to the border units, and the SBU named the Russian officer responsible for recruiting him.
June 24, 2024
Ukraine
Official Shot Dead in Zaporizhzhia Threatened by Military Administration Head
Ukrainian Police reported the assassination of a local official Maksym Denshchyk, who had previously reported receiving threats from Ivan Fedorov, Zaporizhzhia’s Head of Military Administration.
June 11, 2024
US
Donald Trump First US President Ever to Be Convicted Felon
A jury of 12 US citizens in a New York trial rendered the verdict that former President Trump is guilty of all 34 counts of felonies for falsifying business records related to 2016 election.
May 31, 2024
Corruption Watch
Mystery Surrounds Firing of Deputy Reconstruction Minister
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov was once rumored to have permitted corruption during road construction, but parliament being asked to dismiss him came as a surprise for many.
May 10, 2024
Ukraine
Kolomoisky Suspected of Paying to Have a Man Killed
Kolomoisky, perhaps Ukraine’s most well-known oligarch, allegedly ordered the murder of a law firm director 20 years ago.
May 8, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Officially Dismisses SBU Head of Cybersecurity Following a Series of Scandals
The former head of cybersecurity has been engulfed in a series of scandals in recent weeks, from luxurious assets surpassing his official income to intimidating reporters through military recruitment.
May 2, 2024
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