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How big is Ukraine’s corruption problem? The $100 million energy scheme scandal explained

Anti-corruption investigators continue to topple senior Ukrainian officials as part of a massive graft probe. James C. Reynolds reports

The Independent UK

Former Ukrainian energy minister Halushchenko detained after attempting to leave the country

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) said its forces detained Herman Halushchenko after he tried to cross the border during ongoing legal proceedings following a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector that rocked Kyiv last year.

Euronews

Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff?

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs searched the premises linked to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff on Friday morning. Who is Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s most trusted ally and Ukraine’s “number two”?

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Zelenskyy’s top aide quits after anti-corruption searches of his home

Ukrainian president announces departure of Andriy Yermak, who was leading peace talks with US

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Yermak resigns after Ukraine anti-corruption investigators raid

NABU is probing a corruption scandal involving Ukraine's nuclear power company, with searches at President Zelenskyy's aide Yermak's premises.

Euronews

‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm up

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s energy sector corruption crisis – what we know so far and who was involved

Anti-corruption investigators allege high-level kickback scheme involving Energoatom

The Guardian - UK

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Mike Pompeo joins board of Ukraine’s top defence company amid anti-corruption probe

The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.

Euronews

Zelenskyy pledges to clean up Ukraine’s energy sector amid corruption scandal

President to overhaul state energy firms after $100m kickback scheme alleged by anti-corruption investigators

The Guardian - UK

Operation ‘Midas’: All you need to know about anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine

Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment.

Euronews

Ukraine: battered by bombing and scarred by corruption

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Corruption scandal exposes ‘absolute impunity’ in Ukraine’s energy sector

Ukraine has been shaken by a €90 million corruption scheme allegedly orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich – a long-time associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky – prompting the president to impose asset-freezing sanctions and demand the resignation of his energy and justice ministers.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine anti-corruption investigation: Kyiv to audit all state-owned companies

Kyiv has launched an audit of all state-owned companies amid the anti-corruption investigation around the energy company Energoatom. "Eradicating corruption is a matter of honour and dignity”, the prime minister said announcing the decision.

Euronews

Ukraine: energy corruption scandal threatens to derail Zelensky’s government and undermine its war effort

The latest corruption scandal that has engulfed Ukraine could not have come at a worse time or in a more delicate sector of the economy for the increasingly embattled government of Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia

Foreign properties may be nationalised if Lukoil doesn’t sell, or the proceeds frozen if it does; Zelenskyy grapples with corruption scandal fallout. What we know on day 1,359

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers resign amid $100m corruption scandal

Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers have stepped down in relation to a major scandal involving the state nuclear power company

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy fires ministers accused of involvement in bribery scheme as public outrage grows

Ukraine president also calls for sanctions against friend and former business partner, saying ‘there must be maximum integrity’

Euronews

Ukraine's justice and energy ministers resign amid ongoing corruption probe

Earlier on Wednesday, the Ukrainian president called for the two ministers to leave office amid a major investigation into alleged corruption in the energy sector, calling it a "matter of trust".

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The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s troops exploit bad weather to step up assault in Pokrovsk

Russia is taking advantage of bad weather to advance in small groups, moving on foot or motorcycles

Euronews

Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdog probes large-scale energy sector scheme

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau is reportedly investigating a large-scale corruption scheme in the country’s energy sector, involving the state nuclear power operator, Energoatom. A 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping resulted in 70 raids, according to the agency.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: battle for Pokrovsk ‘raging on’ as Russia claims advance on town to east

Kyiv says Moscow’s forces carrying out ‘fast manoeuvres’ in push for key city while sides give conflicting reports of combat around Myrnohrad. What we know on day 1,357

International Business Times UK

Ukraine Corruption Scandal: Zelensky's 'Kvartal 95' Partner Flees Just Hours Before NABU Raid

Timur Mindich had denied wrongdoing, but fled the country hours before the raid. Where is he?

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation over ‘kickback’ allegations

Anti-corruption agency says state nuclear power operator Energoatom taking illicit payments of 10-15%

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