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Corruption
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Agency Tries to Raid Parliament
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency faced resistance while investigating lawmakers allegedly tied to a $100M energy sector kickback, as Zelensky heads to US peace talks.
Dec. 27, 2025
Corruption
SBU and NABU Uncover Factory Leadership Embezzling Funds for Tank Armor Purchases
The former head of an armaments factory is already in custody in connection with an earlier investigation into the production of defective mortar shells. He was detained in April 2025.
Dec. 11, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Holds Anti-Graft Detective in Treason Case Tied to Yanukovych-Era Guard
A Kyiv court has refused to release an anti-corruption detective who has been accused of treason and passing confidential data to a Yanukovych-era guard linked to Russian agents.
Dec. 5, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky’s Top Aide Yermak Confirms NABU Search at His Home Amid Corruption Probe, Pledges Full Cooperation
NABU and SAPO are conducting searches involving Andriy Yermak, while lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak is urging the public to “defend” the investigators if needed.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2025
Corruption
Umerov Testifies in Mindich Case Amid Rumor Storm
NABU has questioned the National Security and Defense Council Secretary as a witness in the Mindich case, with the meeting described as “constructive” despite mounting speculation.
Nov. 26, 2025
Zelensky
Government Under Fire – Political Consequences of ‘Mindichgate’
How a major corruption scandal involving people close to President Zelensky could have major ramifications for the stability of Ukraine’s government.
Nov. 20, 2025
Zelensky
‘A President at War Cannot Have Friends’: Zelensky Says He Cut Ties With Ex-Business Partner as Graft Scandal Deepens
Zelensky said he had distanced himself from his former business partner, accused of leading a $100 million Energoatom kickback scheme that has come to light.
Nov. 13, 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
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
Zelensky
Zelensky Demands Ministers’ Resignations as Energy Corruption Scandal Deepens
Zelensky called for the resignations of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk amid a major energy corruption scandal, citing loss of public trust.
Nov. 12, 2025
Energy
Ex-Energy Adviser Detained in Expanding Nuclear Graft Case
Myroniuk is one of the main suspects in Operation Midas, a sweeping probe by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP).
Nov. 12, 2025
Corruption
Ukraine, G7 Partners to Propose New Energoatom Supervisory Board Within a Week
The move follows a major corruption probe into the state nuclear company, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen corporate governance and restore trust in a key sector of Ukraine’s energy system.
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
ANALYSIS: Energy Sector Embezzlement Amid Blackouts: Anti-Corruption Bureau Investigation – What We Know So Far
A new investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) may hit Zelensky’s political standing amid massive power outages and the possible escape abroad of one of the suspects.
Nov. 11, 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