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Scandals continue to shape public discourse from Ukraine to the international scene, highlighting issues of governance, ethics, and social dynamics. In Ukraine, the Anton Krushelnytskyi Gymnasium made headlines when its director humorously criticized a colleague over strict uniform policies, sparking discussions on educational standards. Meanwhile, the Stefanishyna and ARMA scandal raises concerns about potential setbacks in Ukraine's European integration, underlying the impact of political scandals. In Prague, the dismissal of a tram driver who attacked a Ukrainian family underscores ongoing societal tensions. These incidents, among others globally, reveal the multifaceted nature of scandals and their influence on policies and public perception.

What are the recent scandals affecting Ukraine's politics?

Recent scandals in Ukraine include the Anton Krushelnytskyi Gymnasium director's humorous critique on uniform policies and the Stefanishyna and ARMA scandal impacting Ukraine's European integration efforts. These cases illustrate tensions in educational and political arenas, affecting public trust and international relations.

How do scandals impact Ukraine’s European integration process?

The Stefanishyna and ARMA scandal has potential implications for Ukraine’s European integration by highlighting issues of governance and transparency. Such scandals can delay reforms and negatively influence EU-Ukraine relations, emphasizing the need for accountability and reform in administrative processes.

What societal reactions have recent scandals provoked internationally?

Internationally, scandals such as the Prague tram driver's dismissal after attacking Ukrainians and the release of a drunken 'Russian hero' video have sparked widespread outrage and discussions on societal norms, treatment of foreigners, and law enforcement's role in maintaining public order and protecting individuals' rights.

What broader impacts do recurring scandals have on global governance?

Recurring scandals often undermine trust in government and institutions, leading to public skepticism and demands for transparency. They can delay policy implementation and reform, impacting international relations and domestic governance by highlighting inequality and power misuse, necessitating comprehensive reforms.

How do media portrayals affect public perception of scandals?

Media portrayals critically shape public perception by influencing narratives surrounding scandals. Dramatic coverage can amplify certain aspects while downplaying others, impacting public opinion and potentially shaping policy responses. Media's role in investigation and dissemination establishes accountability and transparency.

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Law enforcers apprehend six policemen suspected of detainee’s murder in Mykolaiv, two names made public Law enforcers detained three more police officers on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a man during apprehension in the Mykolaiv region. In the meantime, the journalists have found out the names of two of them. 19 800 22 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

деканоидзе National Police head: “Kryve Ozero police precinct to be disbanded. No one’s going to cover up perpetrators” The National Police authorities intend to disband the police precinct in the town of Kryve Ozero in the Mykolaiv region. 42 448 112 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

избиение самосуд полиция пытки Forensic examination shows Oleksandr Tsukerman killed in Mykolaiv region received two gunshot wounds in heart, one in lung. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Resident of Kryve Ozero Oleksandr Tsukerman, who is suspected to be murdered by at least three policemen, has died from gunshot wounds inflicted at point blank range. 163 120 369 Previously in trend: Murder in Kryve Ozero

каськив панама Ukrainian ex-official Kaskiv: “I was never detained or apprehended”. PHOTO Ex-Head of the State Investment Agency created during Yanukovych tenure Vladyslav Kaskiv claimed that he was not apprehended in Panama. According to him, Panama’s Migration Service invited him for an interview to ascertain his immigration status when he was crossing the border with Costa Rica. 61 189 105 Incidents

Money for Manafort was most often received by former Party of Regions MP Kaliuzhnyi, - MP Leshchenko Petro Poroshenko Bloc MP Serhii Leshchenko believes former adviser of Viktor Yanukovych Paul Manafort might be able to add missing details to criminal investigation against former Justice Minister Oleksandr Lavrynovych. 7 753 14 Previously in trend: Party of Regions' off-the-book payments

луценко Both sides of conflict committed violations, - Lutsenko on confrontation between PGO, NABU Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko urges the society to avoid splitting into "those who support the NABU and those who stand by the PGO." 37 588 181 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

набу "PGO and SBU prepare criminal proceedings against Anti-Corruption Bureau employees" - MP Nayyem calls on Ukrainians to protect NABU A demonstration in support of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. at 13 Riznytska Str. in Kyiv. 47 281 231 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

"When I said that Putin is not going into Ukraine I am saying if I am president," - Trump offers excuse for his statements on Crimea U.S. Republican Party presidential candidate, billionaire Donald Trump explained his remarks about the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama regarding Ukraine, in particular, Russian-occupied Crimea. 92 380 262 World

россия фальсификации допинг Russian Sports Ministry, supported by FSB, entered 643 positive doping tests as negative between 2012 and 2015, - WADA report The report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) reveals that the Russian Ministry of Sport manipulated the doping control process of the 2014 Sochi Games; the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow; the 2013 World University Games in Kazan; and put measures in place to circumvent anti-doping processes before the 2012 London Games. 57 541 237 Sport

гройсман "Certain female political leader stating that Ukrainian gas costs $20 is rampant populism," - PM Hroisman. VIDEO Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman has accused leader of Batkivshchyna party Yuliia Tymoshenko of populism. 91 447 578 Ukrainian Politics

пьянство Officers detained for drunk humiliation of 93rd Brigade soldiers reprimanded and released from custody, - military police Two officers of the 93rd Brigade, who had been detained by their subordinates for being under influence, were reprimanded and released from custody. 59 990 119 Incidents

General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces dares to hide crime of two officers by falsifying their alcohol tests results, - journalist The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has dared to hide the crime by falsifying the alcohol tests results of two officers-drunkards Colonel Poliakov and Major Kotii, who were under influence when they abused and insulted soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 93rd Brigade July 9. 51 250 178 Incidents

пьяные офицеры кутий "They got drunk, drew up entire 1st battalion of 93rd brigade, and started humiliating soldiers,' - servicemen apprehended drunk commanders of own brigade. VIDEO Soldiers of the 93rd separate motorized brigade detained drunk officers of the brigade's command and transferred them to military police. Beware of rude language in the video (in Russian). 320 106 321 Incidents

Russian version of incident in US embassy in Moscow is factually inaccurate, - US State Department The State Department spokesman John Kirby told that Russian officials distorted information about the incident between a U.S. diplomat and Russian security officer. 33 442 48 Incidents

новинский MP threatens metropolitan over religious issues Yesterday, June 23, a 39-year-old Kyiv resident, vicar of Kyiv metropolitan, filed a statement to police about threats of bodily harm made to him by a member of parliament. The conflict arouse over Ukrainian orthodoxy issues. 110 292 233 Ukrainian Politics

офшор 52 well-known Ukrainian businessmen and politicians exposed in offshore scandal. LIST (in Russian) The Panama Papers, released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on May 9 and listing some 200,000 offshore companies, unveil 469 companies and 643 individuals associated with Ukraine. About a third of these companies are no longer active today or undergo liquidation. 187 655 293 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

We will win Myrotvorets website back despite any pressure, - Tuka Deputy Minister for the temporarily occupied territories Heorhii Tuka is sure that the Myrotvorets website will resume its work. 25 097 57 Ukrainian Politics

“Myrotvorets website closure is landslide victory of Kremlin and our collective shame for aggressor’s joy,” - MP Tymchuk The fact that Myrotvorets (Peacemaker) website has ceased its operation plays into the hands of Russia and Donbas terrorists in the first place. 60 001 214 Society

миротворец 'Myrotvorets' webiste ceases operation The team of the 'Myrotvorets' (Peacemaker) project, which gathers information of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, is closing down its website due to the scandal around publication of data about journalists accredited with self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk 'people's republics.' All information from the website will be archived and posted online for general public access. 151 015 570 Ukrainian Politics

офшор "Panama Papers - 2": Ukraine's major confectionery "Konti" registered in tax haven, former PM Azarov's son possesses 26 offshore firms. INFOGRAPHICS The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has unveiled a database of more than 200,000 offshore companies registered through Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm and corporate service provider. 90 396 165 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

шустер State Employment Service stops decision on cancellation of Shuster's work permit in Ukraine State Employment Service has stopped the decision by Kyiv Employment Center to cancel Ukrainian work permit for journalist Savik Shuster. 23 259 142 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

порошенко "I hope relevant authorities settle this incident in shortest terms," - Poroshenko on scandal around Shuster President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko believes that "relevant authorities" will tackle the situation around the ban to work in Ukraine imposed on journalist Savik Shuster. 104 912 490 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

шустер shuster Lawmakers promulgate document cancelling Schuster’s work permit. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainain) Ukrainian MPs inside the Kyiv City Employment Center have published the document under which well-known TV host Savik Shuster’s permission to work in Ukraine was canceled. 57 981 167 Previously in trend: Shuster scandal

скандал беркут полиция Kyiv Police Chief Kryshchenko fires cop-separatist: "He cast shadow on his brothers-police officers by his act" Head of Kyiv Police Andrii Kryshchenko signed a decree on dismissal of the police officer who decorated his patrol car with the separatist banner with Russian flag and a slogan reading: "Berkut. Russians do not desert their own kin." 106 492 241 Incidents

Poroshenko's offshore scandal indicates real changes in Ukraine, - Wall Street Journal You can debate the leader’s wealth in Kiev, but not in Moscow. 58 056 300 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

порошенко Poroshenko on offshore scandal: "I've stepped down from asset management" President Petro Poroshenko expects the companies which assumed the management of his assets to provide a full explanation to the media. 132 625 668 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

гпу Offshore scandal with Poroshenko: no crime component found by PGO Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine sees no crime component in the activities of President Poroshenko upon having learnt about his offshore companies in Panama. 79 435 292 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

набу nabu NABU refuses to open case against Poroshenko’s offshore practice: "President beyond our jurisdiction" The National Anti-corruption Bureau states it will be unable to investigate Poroshenko’s offshore practice. 87 357 362 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

Journalist Hnap to Poroshenko: "We will never win this war as long as you remain businessman and head of state in one person. Media shall show you no mercy" Slіdstvo.іnfo journalist Dmytro Hnap, whose investigation unveiled details of Petro Poroshenko’s offshore practice, said that the president deserved to be condemned by the media. 101 538 464 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

"Person in charge of Ukraine’s defense backstabbed country," – Poroshenko Block MP on offshore scandal The offshore scandal, which President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is involved in, has jeopardized the country's future. 129 243 311 Previously in trend: Panama offshore scandal

путин алиса харчева Investigation into apartments of Vladimir Putin's lovers causes global hysteria of Kremlin. PHOTOS A murky Russian businessman that formerly ran a state property agency has been buying apartments in Moscow for a number of young women that include the daughter of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin; Putin’s alleged girlfriend; and a woman who, in a flirty web posting titled “Pussy for Putin,” offers the Russian leader a kitten and praises his leadership skills. 349 362 414 Photo News

судья сокуренко Judge Sokurenko, who lifted arrest of 13 million corrupt francs, owns house in downtown Kyiv and two expensive cars. PHOTOS Kyiv Appeal Court judge Dmytro Sokurenko, known to have previously worked in Donetsk and ruled to lift the arrest of Liechtenstein accounts of infamous judge Artur Yemelianov's wife, is living high. 57 506 136 Photo News

россия фирташ левочкин интер пропаганда Regulatory body schedules extraordinary check of Inter TV channel due to Russian movies broadcast and Stolyarova scandal National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine has scheduled unannounced inspection of Inter TV channel due to broadcast of movies violating Ukrainian law and the incident that occurred during the live broadcast on the Heavenly Hundred. 20 570 160 Incidents

мария столярова Russian journalist Stolyarova expelled from Ukraine, given five-year ban to enter the country, - SBU Russian journalist Maria Stolyarova has been given a "one-way ticket" and expelled from Ukraine under supervision of the Security Service. 98 030 559 Ukrainian Politics

столярова stolyarova Inter TV channel dismisses Russian journalist Stolyarova, who urged Russia to bring troops in Ukraine, - media. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The ill-famed Russian journalist leaves the office following two days-long scandal caused by the explicit language on air of Inter TV channel. 77 300 299 Incidents

интер Inter disowns ill-famed editor Stolyarova: "She never worked for the channel" Inter TV channel says it has nothing to do with the production of Podrobytsi Tyzhnia news show released by discredited Maria Stolyarova, while the journalist herself has allegedly never worked for the station. 108 007 446 Ukrainian Politics

скандал интер столярова "It's high time to bring in troops!" - Inter chief editor supported separatists and Russian occupants The recent incident with Inter TV channel chief editor, citizen of Russia Maria Stolyarova, during which she intentionally or unintentionally abused the Heavenly Hundred Heroes by interrupting a live broadcast from Maidan with the words "Come on, finish this bullsh#t," may not be a random error. 179 703 610 Photo News

террористы столярова Infamous Inter TV channel chief editor took pictures with terrorists, - Advisor to Interior Minister demands that Stolyarova be banished. PHOTO Chief Editor of Inter TV channel, Russian citizen Maria Stolyarova took pictures with militants of the Russian-terrorist Vostok battalion in Donetsk. 222 714 434 Incidents

Kasko's resignation a blow to Ukraine's reform progress, - US Ambassador Pyatt The U.S. will continue assisting those in prosecutorial domain committed to operating under new rules. 15 447 108 Ukrainian Politics

гпу "He had all mechanisms to demonstrate his work to public," - PGO on Kasko's resignation Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine calls the statement of resignation by Deputy Prosecutor General Vitalii Kasko a PR-event. 47 624 174 Ukrainian Politics

самолет Criminal group within Ukraine’s Air Forces command sold weapons of Ukrainian aviation for a song Officers of Ukraine’s Air Forces have stolen 30 ejector racks for Su-24 strike aircraft from military warehouses with knowledge of high command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 101 264 232 Incidents

пасишник "All these proofs are worthless," Pasishnyk on correspondence with Abromavicius Naftohaz Ukrainy Executive Director Andrii Pasishnyk has commented on the released correspondence with Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. According to him, this dialogue did not relate to his appointment and was nothing more than a friendly chat. 54 919 112 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

экология Fictitious company registered in Donetsk apartment won tender of Ecology Ministry to implement "Kyoto funds", - PM Yatseniuk Tender for the use of 480 million hryvnia (about $18 million) received under Kyoto protocol was won by a fictitious company registered in Donetsk. 34 016 88 Ukrainian Politics

беркут нацполиция переаттестация Berkut soldiers suspected of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not even showed up for recertification. DOCUMENT Four members of Berkut riot police suspected of commission of crimes against Euromaidan activists have not been recertified to National police, as the Prosecutor General's Office claimed. The order on their reassignment to the positions in National police is dated Nov. 7 when all the police officers automatically became temporary members of the National police. The recertification itself actually began in December. 12 180 41 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Minister Avakov sued Odesa Governor Saakashvili Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has filed a lawsuit against Head of Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili. 75 831 561 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko on Avakov-Saakashvili incident: He who provides evidence base will be more persuasive President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has voiced his position regarding the incident between Interior Minister Avakov and Odesa Governor Saakashvili, which occurred at the National Council of Reforms meeting. 57 515 336 Ukrainian Politics

колесников дмитрий Drunk Opposition bloc MP Kolesnikov disrupts meeting of Kryvyi Rih territorial election commission. VIDEO Deputy of the Verkhovna Rada representing the Opposition bloc Dmytro Kolesnikov has put up a fight during a meeting of the election commission in Kryvyi Rih. 99 324 69 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015

писный pisnyi Vasyl Pisnyi was detained on suspicion of racketeering in 1995, - Nashі hroshі discloses business and crime affiliations of SBU General. PHOTOS Journalists have gathered information about incomes, assets, and biography of Security Service General Vasyl Pisnyi, who was kicked by non-affiliated MP Volodymyr Parasiuk at a meeting of the parliamentary committee. 124 803 289 Incidents

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