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Ukraine Shoots Itself in the Foot — Again
Zelensky

OPINION: Ukraine Shoots Itself in the Foot — Again

War is no excuse for democratic backsliding
By Michael Bociurkiw
July 23, 2025
Opposition Efforts to Restore Anti-Corruption Agency Independence Intensify
Zelensky

Opposition Efforts to Restore Anti-Corruption Agency Independence Intensify

As Zelensky seeks a compromise, opponents of Bill No. 12414 are pursuing legal repeal through parliament and a constitutional challenge to block the law.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 23, 2025
On Threat to Independence of Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Infrastructure
Ukraine

On Threat to Independence of Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Infrastructure

The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine Expresses its Concern
By ACC
July 23, 2025
In Pictures: Protest Erupts in Wartime Kyiv Over Anti-Graft Rollback
Ukraine

In Pictures: Protest Erupts in Wartime Kyiv Over Anti-Graft Rollback

Thousands of mostly young protesters defied wartime restrictions in Kyiv, taking to the streets to oppose the government’s move to strip anti-corruption agencies of their independence.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 22, 2025
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Rollback: Undoing Maidan’s Legacy?
Zelensky

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Rollback: Undoing Maidan’s Legacy?

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada has de facto destroyed the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption structures – but for how long?
By Sergii Kostezh
July 22, 2025
Ukraine’s Parliament Rolls Back Anti-Corruption Independence
Corruption

Ukraine’s Parliament Rolls Back Anti-Corruption Independence

A rushed hearing on a bill to strip anti-corruption bodies of their independence – placing them under presidential control – has left the public uncertain about the future of high-level graft cases.
By Sergii Kostezh
Updated: July 22, 2025
G7 Voices Concerns Over Law Enforcement Standoff with NABU
G7

G7 Voices Concerns Over Law Enforcement Standoff with NABU

The “Group of Seven” representatives to Ukraine said they support “transparency, independent institutions, and good governance” and have called for a meeting with government officials.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 22, 2025
Coordinated Law Enforcement Strike on Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bodies
Zelensky

Coordinated Law Enforcement Strike on Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bodies

The detention of NABU employees suspected of ties with Russia by the SBU and other law enforcement agencies has prompted many to suspect a government vendetta against anti-corruption institutions.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 21, 2025
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Ukrainian Lawmakers Vote for Mandatory Wealth Declaration but Not for Full Public Transparency

Ukrainian Lawmakers Vote for Mandatory Wealth Declaration but Not for Full Public Transparency

The Myth of Ukraine as ‘Most Corrupt Country in the World’

OPINION: The Myth of Ukraine as ‘Most Corrupt Country in the World’

Ukrainian Officials Exposed for Demanding Bribes from Grain Exporters, Earning Millions Monthly

Ukrainian Officials Exposed for Demanding Bribes from Grain Exporters, Earning Millions Monthly

EXPLAINED: The Shabunin Case: What’s Happening and Why It’s Shaking Ukrainian Society
Zelensky

EXPLAINED: The Shabunin Case: What’s Happening and Why It’s Shaking Ukrainian Society

Accusations against a well-known anti-corruption activist who exposed numerous cases of high-level corruption are not the first in his career, and many see them as an attempt to pressure him.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 16, 2025
Showdown Over BEB Chief: Commission Rejects Government Interference in-depth
Ukraine

Showdown Over BEB Chief: Commission Rejects Government Interference

Ukraine’s BEB commission defied the government’s demand to restart the selection of its new chief, reaffirming Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi amid political backlash.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 14, 2025
Frustration with Government’s Rejection of Selected Corruption Monitor
Zelensky

Frustration with Government’s Rejection of Selected Corruption Monitor

According to lawmakers, businessmen, and public figures, the government is unwilling to have a truly independent head of the agency and wants to control whoever is appointed.
By Sergii Kostezh
July 8, 2025
Spain Arrests Former Ukrainian Official Tied to Defense Kickback Scandal
Corruption

Spain Arrests Former Ukrainian Official Tied to Defense Kickback Scandal

Ukraine’s former NSDC Deputy Secretary Oleh Hladkovsky, who is tied to a major defense graft scandal, has been detained in Spain and faces extradition.
By Kyiv Post
May 14, 2025
Kyiv Arrests Ex-Motor Sich Chief’s Son in $650M Fraud Case
Corruption

Kyiv Arrests Ex-Motor Sich Chief’s Son in $650M Fraud Case

In Monaco, the SBU detained the son of the aviation giant’s former president for allegedly helping embezzle $650M in state assets and laundering them via offshore firms and luxury EU real estate.
By Kyiv Post
May 2, 2025
Top Kyiv Officials Accused of Stealing $4M From City Bridge Project
Ukraine

Top Kyiv Officials Accused of Stealing $4M From City Bridge Project

Investigators say suspects inflated prices for bridge materials, buying support grids at $6,610 per unit, well above the market price of $110, and pocketed the difference in 2018-2019.
By Kyiv Post
April 22, 2025
Kyiv Deputies Under Investigation: Fight Against Corruption or Political Maneuvering? in-depth
Zelensky

Kyiv Deputies Under Investigation: Fight Against Corruption or Political Maneuvering?

What’s behind the recent large-scale searches and detentions targeting local officials known as “Operation Clean City.”
By Sergii Kostezh
April 12, 2025
Scandal Deepens as Former Taxman (De)Mobilized During Corruption Trial
Legal

Scandal Deepens as Former Taxman (De)Mobilized During Corruption Trial

The attempt by a former head of Ukraine’s tax administration to dodge a sentencing on corruption charges by “hiding” in a rear area formation has sparked outrage across social media.
By Sergii Kostezh
April 10, 2025