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In the latest revelations known as the "Mindich tapes," significant details have emerged regarding alleged corruption orchestrated by figures close to Timur Mindich. These tapes shed light on controversial dealings, particularly within Ukraine's energy sector, where schemes have reportedly been linked to hefty bribes and manipulative control over key enterprises. Notably, high-profile individuals like Vasyl Veselyi and Oleksandr Tsukerman play pivotal roles in these negotiations, raising critical questions about transparency and accountability in wartime governance. As investigations continue, the public eagerly anticipates further uncovering of these clandestine operations.

What are the Mindich tapes and what do they reveal?

The Mindich tapes are recordings involving Timur Mindich and other influential figures that reveal alleged corruption in Ukraine, particularly in the energy sector. These tapes suggest private individuals manipulated state-owned enterprises for personal gain.

Who are the key figures involved in the Mindich tapes scandal?

Prominent figures in the Mindich tapes include Timur Mindich, Oleksandr Tsukerman, Vasyl Veselyi, and Ihor Fursenko. They are reported to have participated in corruption schemes impacting critical sectors such as energy and defense.

How have the Mindich tapes impacted Ukrainian politics?

The Mindich tapes have stirred significant controversy in Ukraine, challenging the integrity of political figures and prompting public demands for thorough investigations. It highlights issues within governmental accountability and anti-corruption efforts.

What actions have been taken in response to the Mindich tapes?

In response to the Mindich tapes, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the High Anti-Corruption Court have launched investigations and hearings. Efforts are ongoing to confirm the authenticity of the recordings and hold those involved accountable.

What role did foreign entities play in the Mindich tapes scandal?

The Mindich tapes hint at connections to offshore companies and foreign individuals that potentially facilitated financial maneuvers and bribes. This has triggered calls for international cooperation in addressing cross-border corruption activities.

How do the Mindich tapes relate to the Ukrainian war effort?

The Mindich tapes emerged during Ukraine's full-scale war, spotlighting alleged profiteering by individuals exploiting war-related chaos. This situation underscores the challenges of maintaining probity amid national instability and crisis.

Have the Mindich tapes sparked any reforms in Ukraine's anti-corruption measures?

The release of the Mindich tapes has intensified calls for reforms in Ukraine's anti-corruption framework. It emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced transparency, robust legal mechanisms, and vigilant enforcement to rebuild public trust.

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Co-owner of Kvartal Mindich left the country Co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Mindich leaves Ukraine – Zhelezniak Close to the Office of the President, businessman and co-owner of the "Kvartal 95" studio Tymur Mindich has left Ukraine. 30 089 214 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

Mindich and the Zuckerman brothers are in Israel - Zhelezniak Mindich and Zuckerman brothers in Israel, - Zhelezniak People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on the current whereabouts of Tymur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio and associate of the President of Ukraine, and his accomplices. 22 064 198 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

Bags of cash, audio recordings, and a gold toilet: searches of Mindichgate suspects Corruption crisis in Zelenskyy’s government: bags of cash and golden toilet - FT A large-scale corruption scandal in the Ukrainian energy sector has caused a huge stir and a wave of public anger. 26 736 170 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

flamingo rocket Zelenskyy’s casting agency received 10% of Ukraine’s defence budget, - NYT Fire Point, which manufactures long-range drones and "Flamingo" ballistic missiles, used to be a casting agency that provided services, among others, for films starring Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he was still an actor. The company is now one of the largest contractors for the Ukrainian army, with contracts worth $1 billion. 34 444 167 Previously in trend: Production of drones Ukrainian weapons production

apartment Gold toilets in Kvartal 95 co‑owner Mindich’s apartment are ’Yanukovych‑style’ – Zhelezniak Businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich has gold toilets installed in his apartment. 49 665 164 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Wiretapping in Mindich’s apartment

poster Kvartal Celebrities refuse to participate in concerts organized by Kvartal-95, owned by corrupt officials Mindich and Zelenskyy, - Bereza Following the scandal surrounding Mindichgate, popular Ukrainian performers are refusing to participate in concerts organized by Studio Kvartal-95. 37 023 163

Ihor Kolomoyskyi Kolomoiskyi reports assassination attempt on Mindich in Israel (updated) Today, during another court hearing, Ihor Kolomoiskyi said there had been an attempt on the life of Timur Mindich. 20 770 153 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Assassination attempt on Mindich

Ruslan Mahamedrasulov monitored Mindich’s activities NABU official Mahamedrasulov, detained by SSU, was involved in documenting Mindich, - media Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, the head of the NABU's Interregional Detective Department, detained by the SSU, was one of the key employees involved in documenting the activities of businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich. 21 352 144 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Mindich has left Ukraine

Where is Mindich now after leaving Ukraine? Mindich is hiding from NABU in Austria - sources Businessman and co-owner of Kvartal 95 Tymur Mindich is currently hiding from NABU in Austria. 36 022 142 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

The wife of ex-minister Chernyshov tried to hide documents about the construction of estates in Kozyn - UP Svitlana Chernyshova, godmother of Zelenskyys, attempted to conceal documents at work concerning construction of four estates in Kozyn, - media The wife of former Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, Svitlana, who is the godmother of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tried to hide documents related to the construction of four estates in Kozyn. 38 314 140 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Energy sector corruption

Mindich left Ukraine before the NABU search Mindich, oligarch close to Zelenskyy, left Ukraine few hours before NABU searches, - media Tymur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal 95" studio, left Ukraine a few hours before the NABU search. 29 475 124 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindich’s business

Assassination attempt on Mindich: Kolomoisky reveals new details Attacker on Mindich obtained weapon at Ukrainian Embassy in Israel, - Kolomoisky Ihor Kolomoisky claims that the attacker on Timur Mindich, co-owner of "Kvartal-95", obtained the weapon for the assassination attempt at the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel. 17 785 123 Previously in trend: Assassination attempt on Mindich

Sanctions against Mindich and Tsukerman: Zelenskyy signs decree Mindich and Tsukerman’s Israeli citizenship complicates their extradition to Ukraine, - NABU Individuals who have fled Ukrainian justice abroad are attempting to use martial law as a basis for defence in courts in other countries. These include entrepreneurs Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are involved in the "Midas" case. 5 595 122 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Sanctions against Mindich and Tsukerman: Zelenskyy signs decree Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against "Israeli citizens" Mindich and Tsukerman: for 3 years instead of 10 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council against Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95, and businessman Oleksandr Tsukerman. They are involved in a corruption case in the energy sector. 15 926 121 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions Energy sector corruption

Servant of the People MP says Yermak should resign as head of President’s Office "Yermak should step down," says Servant of People MP Venislavskyi MP Fedir Venislavskyi from the Servant of the People faction has said that the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, should step down. 17 043 117 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate

Bail posted for suspects in Energoatom corruption scheme as HACC confirms payments Mindichgate: bail posted for corruption scheme suspects Ustymenko and Zorina Bail has been posted for two suspects in the large-scale embezzlement scheme at Energoatom — Lesia Ustymenko and Liudmyla Zorina. Both women worked in the "back office" responsible for money laundering. 11 396 115 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Zhelezniak spoke about Mindich’s diamond business Owner of "Kvartal-95", Mindich, acquired diamond business in Russia Businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal-95" Tymur Mindich ran a diamond business that operated both in Ukraine and Russia. 30 784 115 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business

mindich UP journalists found Mindich in Israel Investigative journalists from Ukrainska Pravda have discovered Tymur Mindich, a businessman involved in a large-scale investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) into corruption in the energy sector, in Israel. 21 311 113 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate

Shtilerman is not the owner of Fire Point. Who owns the company? "Fire Point" is owned by Skalyha, involved in organising film shoots, - Shabunin 100% of "Fire Point" is owned by Yehor Skalyha, who previously organised film shootings. 20 234 108 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business

Mindich’s offshore companies: who headed the company and what is its connection to Russia? Mindich stole money from Ukraine through offshore companies linked to Russia and Russian agent Omson, - NABU The offshore company, through which more than $100 million was legalised, was headed by Aivar Omson. He has ties to Russia. 14 959 106 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Zelenskyy 39% of Ukrainians believe Zelenskyy was involved in Mindich’s scheme, - survey Only 19% of Ukrainians surveyed believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unaware of corruption in his circle and was not involved in the corruption scheme to embezzle money in the energy sector. On the other hand, 39% of respondents think otherwise and believe that the president is part of the corruption scheme exposed by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). 6 129 102 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

The media learned exactly how Mindich fled Ukraine Mindichgate figure Mindich fled Ukraine in VIP taxi, crossed border at 2:09 a.m. on November 10 - "Schemes" Businessman and co-founder of the Kvartal 95 studio, Timur Mindich, who is currently suspected of organizing a corruption scheme in the energy sector, used the services of the Lviv-based premium transportation service TimeLux to leave Ukraine. 21 212 99 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindich spoke about his relationship with Zelenskyy and the NABU investigation Mindich on Zelenskyy: "I am lucky in life to have such wonderful friend" Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio, who is suspected of corruption, has voiced his position on the NABU investigation.  17 777 98 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Bohutska criticizes NABU’s corruption probe in the energy sector "Putin is sowing distrust in Zelenskyy through Ukrainian bloggers and media," says Servant of the People MP Bohutska MP Yelyzaveta Bohutska from Servant of the People, against the backdrop of the NABU and SAPO probe into an energy-sector corruption scheme, criticized pro-Poroshenko bloggers and journalists for allegedly spreading unverified information to discredit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 6 595 96 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Energy sector corruption

Zelenskyy has not communicated with Mindich since the beginning of Mindichgate Zelenskyy: I haven’t spoken to Mindich since beginning of investigation President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has not communicated with Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95, since the investigation into corruption in the energy sector became public. 8 749 94 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

The Tsukerman brothers left Ukraine on the eve of the NABU searches Tsukerman brothers, who were leading "financial part" at Mindich, urgently left Ukraine, - Zhelezniak Brothers Mykhailo and Oleksandr Tsukerman, as well as co-owner of "Kvartal-95" Mindich, urgently left Ukraine. 19 652 94 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business

Journalists found Mindich and Tsukerman in Israel UP journalists found Mindich and Tsukerman in Israel Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are involved in a corruption case in the energy sector, have been found in Israel. 10 859 93 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Zelenskyy and Yermak US peace plan played into Zelenskyy’s hands, erasing anti-corruption tensions - ZN.ua The US peace plan scared Ukraine, its allies, and even the American establishment, but unexpectedly played into the hands of President Zelenskyy. The focus of attention within the country has shifted, and anti-corruption tensions have been erased. 8 557 92 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan Mindichgate

Ukraine issued a warrant for Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman’s arrest for corruption. Owner of "Kvartal-95" Mindich is on international wanted list Businessmen Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are suspected of committing corruption offences, have been placed on the wanted list. 10 371 91 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Tymur Mindich under FBI scrutiny in the Odesa Port Plant case Co-owner of "95 Kvartal" Mindich may become defendant in FBI investigation into money laundering at Odesa Port Plant, - media Businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich may become a defendant of an FBI investigation into money laundering at the Odesa Port Plant. The case is linked to the former co-owner of the OPP and Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. 11 645 91 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business

лерос Leros asks Zelenskyy to react to Mindych’s Israeli passport: Let’s see how he applies law to his friends Timur Mindych, whom media call a business partner and friend of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has an Israeli passport. MP Geo Leros sent a letter to National Security and Defence Council and Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking them to respond to Mindych’s dual citizenship by revoking his Ukrainian citizenship and imposing sanctions. 17 620 87 Ukrainian Politics

Member of Energoatom Supervisory Board resigns Mindich scandal prompts Milovanov to resign from Energoatom Supervisory Board Timofii Mylovanov, a member of Energoatom's Supervisory Board, announced his resignation, stating that the company was not responding adequately to corruption challenges. He called for the creation of an independent ethics and compliance committee, but his initiative was not supported. 6 387 85 Previously in trend: Mylovanov leaves Energoatom

Bihus.Info investigation Companies involved in fortifications and millions of hryvnias overpricing may be linked to President’s Office – media Companies engaged in building fortifications in Kherson and Zhytomyr regions have either artificially inflated prices by tens of millions of hryvnias or were used as shell firms to channel state funds. Both entities may be connected to individuals from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle. 13 659 84 Previously in trend: Construction of fortifications

Mindich State Border Guard Service refuses to attend 10 December TIC meeting on Mindich’s departure from Ukraine The leadership of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) has refused to attend a meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) of the Verkhovna Rada on 10 December concerning the exposure of large-scale corruption in the energy sector orchestrated by Tymur Mindich. They do not want to explain how he managed to cross the border in an expedited manner ahead of NABU searches. 7 875 83 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

Liudmyla Mindich used an apartment in Moscow belonging to a Russian general close to Putin Mindich’s sister lived in central Moscow in apartment of Russian army general close to Putin, - media The sister of Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio, who is wanted by the NABU, Liubov Mindich, has been using an apartment in central Moscow for ten years. The property belongs to the family of Russian Army General Nikolai Abroskin, who is close to Putin. 18 318 80 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Mindichgate

Yermak instructed to prepare charges against Klymenko. After NABU’s "Midas" probe, Yermak tasked security officials with preparing notice of suspicion for SAPO chief Klymenko – media After parts of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) investigation dubbed "Midas" into corruption in the president’s inner circle were published, Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak instructed law enforcement officials to prepare a notice of suspicion for Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). 25 334 79 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate

mindich Mindich left Ukraine legally, - State Border Guard Service Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich had all the documents that "give the right to cross the border during martial law." 7 768 79 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption

Mindich tried to influence Umerov regarding the purchase of bulletproof vests Mindich pressured Umerov to purchase low-quality bulletproof vests from shady business establishment - Nikolaienko Co-owner of the Kvartal-95 studio, Timur Mindich, was behind the corrupt scheme involving the contract for bulletproof vests. 33 941 78 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business

Mindich Whisking Mindich away before searches and then talking about "inevitability of punishment" is like killing fox and joining Greenpeace hours later – Tkach Investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach commented on the President’s Office’s response to the NABU and SAPO probe into an embezzlement scheme in the energy sector. The President’s Office said the day before that "punishment must be inevitable." 14 091 75 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption

Is Zelenskyy responsible for Mindich’s actions? 60% of Ukrainians believe that Zelenskyy responsible for corruption of those involved in "Mindichgate" Most citizens believe that Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears personal responsibility for the corruption of those involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal. 5 112 74 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

New excerpts from Mindich’s recordings: media release details Did President know?: Media have published new excerpts from Mindich’s conversations with Shefir and Umerov. VIDEO Journalists have published excerpts from a conversation between oligarch Timur Mindich, a close associate of Zelenskyy, and former presidential adviser Serhii Shefir and former defence minister and Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov, which were recorded as part of Operation "Midas". 18 225 91 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Business associates of Zelenskyy in the Russian Federation Zelenskyy’s business associates at "Kvartal 95" received almost 100 million roubles from Russian state-owned company before war At the end of December 2021, the Russian film company of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former business partners at Studio "Kvartal-95" received 99.5 million rubles from the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company. After that, the owner of the business in the Russian Federation became, in particular, a former employee of the "Kvartal" company. 28 851 74 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Zelenskyy’s business associates

Mindich’s tapes. NABU publishes new recordings of conversations Operation "Midas": NABU publishes recordings of Mindich coordinating influence on officials NABU and SAPO publish new data on corruption in the energy sector. 20 619 73 Previously in trend: Wiretapping in Mindich’s apartment Energy sector corruption

My surname is Mindich Corrupt character from TV series "Servant of People" tries to flee to Israel: "My surname is Mindich. You should have been warned" In the 16th episode of the second season of the series "Servant of the People," there is an episode reminiscent of the development of a corruption scandal involving Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio. 18 024 71 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman "As long as Vova is in place, we will live": fragment of conversation between Tsukerman and Fursenko Ukrainian MP Oleksii Honcharenko has published a fragment of a conversation from the "Mindich tapes" between figures in the "Midas" case, Oleksandr Tsukerman and Ihor Fursenko. 18 967 81 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich’s new tapes

Co-owner of "Kvartal" Tymur Mindych may be suspected by NABU NABU prepares suspicion to co-owner of Mindych’s "Kvartal" - UP The NABU is preparing a suspicion to the co-owner of Kvartal 95 Studio Tymur Mindych. This information was provided to journalists by an "influential interlocutor" in the anti-corruption authorities. 19 893 70 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Pressure on NABU

Operation "Midas": who NABU has charged in the corruption case Operation "Midas": names revealed of all individuals charged by NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), as part of the case into a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector (Operation "Midas"), has charged seven individuals. Journalists have identified who they are. 16 089 70 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Mindich and Tsukerman Fire Point co-owner Shtillerman: Mindich wanted to buy 50% of shares Businessman Tymur Mindich claimed 50% of the shares in the Fire Point arms company, which, among other things, manufactures Flamingo long-range missiles. 7 577 68 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Mindichgate

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