Ukraine
A New Boss at the Ministry of Defence - Eurotopics
A selection from what European papers are saying.
Sept. 8, 2023
Zelensky
Poland May Start to Extradite Ukrainian ‘Draft Dodgers’
Ukrainian lawmaker suggests that Kyiv should begin extradition procedures for men of military age who have illegally escaped to Poland and other EU countries thanks to bribes.
Sept. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
'Days When President Told Courts What to Do Long Past' - Head of Ukraine’s Supreme Court
Now four months into the role, Ukraine's Supreme Court Chief Justice Stanislav Kravchenko says the judicial system is making real strides – but still faces challenges from war and corruption.
Sept. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Corrupt Decisions’ – Kyiv to Review Medical Exemptions from Army Duty
Zelensky's call for a review of medical exemptions follows revelations of corruption among medical examiners and a tenfold rise in cases where people were declared unfit for military service
Aug. 31, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: The Myth of Ukraine as ‘Most Corrupt Country in the World’
Ukraine’s commitment to a raft of anti-corruption measures must not go unnoticed as Russia continues to sow exaggerated narratives to destabilize Western support.
Aug. 26, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘You’re Just Meat to Them’ – Russian Soldier's Wife Begs Him to Bribe His Way Out of Army
In an intercepted phone call, a woman claims the Russian state is “just getting rid of people” and pleads with the soldier to find a way of not signing a contract for further service.
Aug. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Russia Bites Its Own Poisoned Apple
Masters of deception, the Kremlin elite have for years been trying to bring down Western democracy from within. But as NATO expands northward, Russia’s empty threats expose a rotten core of lies.
July 17, 2023
Ukraine
They Should Receive 100,000 But Get Only 800 - Problems Facing Wounded Servicemen
Ukrainian military personnel injured on the battlefield struggle to “jump through the hoops” needed to receive the payments to which they are entitled.
July 9, 2023
Ukraine
Ukrainian Lawmaker Charged With Taking Money From German Trying to Avoid Extradition
An investigation is underway involving Serhii Alekseyev, a Ukrainian member of parliament, who allegedly received $50,000 from a German citizen to help get refugee status.
June 30, 2023
Ukraine
Chairman of Ternopil Regional Council and Two Deputies Detained for Extortion
The chair of the Ternopil Regional Council and two deputies of the Ternopil Military-Civil Administration have been detained for allegedly attempting to extort a bribe from a businessman.
June 26, 2023
Corruption Watch
Ukrainian Officials Exposed for Demanding Bribes from Grain Exporters, Earning Millions Monthly
Suspected officials offered entrepreneurs the guarantee of unhindered registration of laboratory tests and certificates of conformity for agricultural products.
June 19, 2023
Corruption Watch
Former Judge Chaus Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Hi Fleeing from justice for years and possibly faking his own kidnapping, the High Anti-Corruption Court found the former judge of Kyiv's Dniprovsky District Court guilty of bribery.
June 14, 2023
Italy
Putin Admirer and Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi Dies Aged 86
The controversial billionaire politician defended President Putin following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and had a long history of scandals.
June 12, 2023
US
Trump Supporters Rage at Historic Indictment, Use Ukraine to Distract
‘Why the hell is everyone going to Ukraine?’ one Fox News host asked during a furious four-minute rant slamming the charges against Donald Trump.
June 10, 2023
Ukraine
Zelensky Appoints New Head of Odesa Regional Administration
Despite controversy involving his past associations and recent travel abroad during the New Year holidays, the President has appointed Oleh Kiper as head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration.
May 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
Exclusive Interview with Leading Ukrainian Security Issues Specialist Anton Gerashchenko, Part 2
Part 2 covers relations with Belarus, the accident in which Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky and his team died, and the battle against corruption.
May 30, 2023
Corruption Watch
Bail Set for President of Supreme Court Arrested on Bribery Charges
In what is turning out to be independent Ukraine’s biggest judiciary scandal ever, Supreme Court head Vsevolod Kniaziev’s bail was set at $2.9 million.
May 19, 2023
Corruption Watch
$113 Million of Ukrainian Oligarch Zhevago Seized in Switzerland
Swiss authorities seized assets of Ukrainian oligarch Kostyantyn Zhevago for over $ 113 million
May 17, 2023
Corruption Watch
Ukraine Supreme Court Chief Detained over $2.7 mn Bribe Claim
Biggest-ever scandal hits Ukrainian judiciary and is connected to fugitive oligarch currently fighting extradition from France.
May 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Post Morning Memo – Everything You Need to Know on Tuesday, May 16
Your daily news brief direct from Ukraine’s capital. - May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023