Corruption Watch
Oligarch Dmytro Firtash Suspected of Embezzling Nearly Half Billion Dollars in Gas Money
The sanctioned gas tychoon and his top managers are accused of defrauding the government and ordinary Ukrainians of Hr.18 billion over a four-year period.
May 15, 2023
Russia
‘It’s Deliberately Offensive’ – Russian Lawmaker Outraged Over ‘Family Guy’ Scene
Yana Lantratova said the cartoon has 'nothing to do with reality' but some commentators on social media have suggested the portrayal is not actually that far from the truth.
May 10, 2023
Russia
The Latest Example of Russian Corruption That Has Hamstrung Moscow’s Invasion
A Russian army officer was arrested for allegedly stealing battle tank engines and trading them on the black market. Such embezzlement helps contribute to the defense of Ukraine, Kyiv has said.
April 28, 2023
Corruption Watch
Why Sennychenko’s High-Profile Corruption Case is a Potential Time Bomb
A major corruption scheme uncovered by NABU might have involved senior officials from Zelensky’s Office and Ukrainian oligarchs Dmytro Firtash and Ihor Kolomoisky.
April 17, 2023
Interview
Money for Restoration, Not Politicians’ Pockets
Economist Yaroslav Zhelezniak discussed results of Roundtable meeting with the World Bank and IMF – and how to fight corruption during economic recovery.
April 17, 2023
Corruption Watch
“Black Grain” Exports Might Cause $ 135 Million Losses from Ukrainian Budget
The State Customs Service, the Economic Security Bureau and the State Tax Service of Ukraine failed to prevent fake grain traders from stealing $ 135 million from Ukraine.
April 6, 2023
Football
Why Ukraine Was Dropped From a Joint Bid to Host the World Cup
In light of previous scandals that have plagued various football associations, Spain and Portugal have dropped Ukraine from a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup Football Championship.
April 1, 2023
Corruption Watch
Grain Deal Bribes Uncovered in Odesa
Public officials demanded agricultural exporters within the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” pay bribes for export phytosanitary certificates or face long bureaucratic delays
March 27, 2023
Corruption Watch
The Ministry of Defense Continues to Buy Food at Excessive Prices – Investigative Journalist
The Inside story of how a reporter exposed corruption at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
March 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
Reflections on the Xi-Putin Summit
With the war not going as planned, Putin would take any peace deal he could get. Ukraine has more options and will forestall talking peace until the Spring offensive plays out, writes Timothy Ash.
March 23, 2023
Ukraine
High-Ranking Official of the Ministry of Defense Detained for Taking a Bribe
The colonel demanded nine thousand US dollars for processing falsified documents to medically remove a conscript from military service eligibility and allow travel outside the country.
March 15, 2023
Corruption Watch
'Combat Corruption, or Die' – Interview With the Head of NABU's Supervisory Council
For the first time, rich and influential Ukrainian business leaders and politicians are being investigated and some have been convicted as the result of anti-corruption reform implementation.
March 6, 2023
Ukraine
New Director of NABU Appointed by Cabinet of Ministers
The newly appointed Head of NABU Semen Kryvonos previously served as the head of Ukraine's State Urban Planning Service.
March 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
Why I Don’t Like Friends in War
It’s hard to carry on with your life when your friends’ coffins are so heavy and you know from your own harsh experience that the best really do die first.
Feb. 27, 2023
One year of war
One Year Without Friends
It’s hard to carry on with your life when your friends’ coffins are so heavy and you know from your own harsh experience that the best really do die first.
Feb. 24, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: How Russians Infiltrate Ukraine’s Allies and What to Do About It
Americans and Europeans are in the same predicament as Ukraine. Russia wants to undermine their civilization, which is based on the very freedom that would discredit the Moscow regime.
Feb. 17, 2023
US
UK and US Sanction High-Profile Bulgarians Over Corruption
US and UK manifest their "zero tolerance" of corruption by sanctioning Bulgarian officials.
Feb. 11, 2023
Ukraine
Odesa Investigations: 2023 Brings String of Arrests for Corruption
Corruption investigations expose bribery and extortion plots across a variety of Odesa institutions, with serious consequences for those convicted.
Feb. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Merchant Sailors Grounded at Home
Between Ukraine’s law prohibiting military-age men from leaving the country and bureaucratic snafus, many commercial seafarers have had to resort to bribes in order to work.
Feb. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Setting the Conditions for Victory or Defeat
Incremental increase in military aid to Ukraine, while appreciated, risks leading to a protracted conflict. Kyiv needs a decisive, unequivocal and proactive commitment to ensure that it wins.
Feb. 2, 2023