ENG
3576 visitors online
Amidst a series of controversies, Oleksii Reznikov, former Ukrainian Defense Minister, finds himself at the center of intense media scrutiny. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) recently conducted searches at Reznikov's residence as part of an investigation into overpriced army food procurement. Furthermore, Reznikov has been linked to an embezzlement scheme concerning the purchase of "eggs for 17 UAH," with accusations suggesting substantial losses of up to UAH 700 million to the state. These events underline a challenging period for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense as allegations of corruption loom large amidst ongoing efforts to reform and bolster defense capabilities.
What are the recent allegations against Oleksii Reznikov?
Oleksii Reznikov, former Ukrainian Defense Minister, is under investigation by NABU for potential involvement in overpriced procurement deals, including a controversial "eggs for 17 UAH" scheme. These allegations suggest significant financial misconduct within the Ministry of Defense.
Why did NABU search Oleksii Reznikov's residence?
NABU conducted searches at Oleksii Reznikov's residence as part of an investigation into alleged corruption tied to the procurement of food for the Ukrainian army at inflated prices. This is part of a broader effort to uncover and address corruption within the Ministry of Defense.
How much financial loss is linked to the Ministry of Defense corruption case?
The corruption investigations involving the Ministry of Defense under Oleksii Reznikov's tenure are estimated to have caused financial losses to the Ukrainian state amounting to a stunning UAH 700 million, largely related to dubious procurement practices.
What steps are being taken to combat corruption in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense?
The Ministry of Defense, under scrutiny for several corruption scandals, is pursuing multiple reforms to enhance transparency and accountability. This includes international collaboration and modernization of procurement processes, with NABU actively investigating past misconducts.
What was Oleksii Reznikov's response to the allegations?
Oleksii Reznikov has yet to publicly address the recent allegations in depth. As various NABU investigations unfold, Reznikov's role and potential culpability remain focal points amid calls for greater transparency in Ukraine's defense sector.
Who is conducting investigations into Oleksii Reznikov's past dealings?
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is leading the investigations into alleged corruption tied to Oleksii Reznikov's dealings during his tenure as Defense Minister. The investigations focus on procurement irregularities and potential financial malfeasance.
How is this scandal affecting Ukraine's defense sector?
The scandal involving Oleksii Reznikov and alleged corruption within the Ministry of Defense has cast a shadow over Ukraine's defense capabilities. It has sparked calls for reform and enhanced oversight to ensure effective and corruption-free procurement in the defense sector.
TOP news Reznikov Oleksii
Defense Ministry has decided to hide food prices in all available contracts and even invoices - Shabunin Purchase of ranging food for soldiers at inflated prices was covered, in particular: The Economist, The New York Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, AFP, The Independent, Reuters, Politico, Le Figaro, BBC, SDDEUTS . The next scandal will disperse even wider. 72 133 324 Previously in trend: War
Ministry of Defense will be headed by Reznikov, - Butusov President Volodymyr Zelenskyi agreed on the candidacy of the new Minister of Defense. This is Oleksii Reznikov, the current Vice Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine. 65 752 302 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Zelensky ordered the military to return occupied coastal territories of Ukraine, - Reznikov President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered the military to de-occupy coastal areas in southern Ukraine. 64 948 282 Previously in trend: War
Reznikov should resign, - AntAC on results of meeting with Minister of Defense regarding purchase of food for Armed Forces Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov held a meeting with journalists and public organizations regarding the purchase of products for the military. However, he did not provide any information regarding the prices and stated that he did not know them even after the scandal regarding possible price gouging. According to the AntAC, the minister either does not understand what is happening in his own department, especially with corruption scandals, or he himself supports all this. 54 176 253 Previously in trend: War
Situation at front is difficult. We lose up to hundred killed and up to 500 wounded every day, - Reznikov Currently, up to 100 Ukrainian servicemen are killed and up to 500 are injured daily. 47 090 203 Previously in trend: War
Reznikov showed how Russians tried to defend themselves against HIMARS near Kherson. PHOTO The Russian invaders tried to defend themselves against the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ fire from long-range HIMARS launchers with angle deflectors. 43 222 135 Previously in trend: War
Armed Forces Opportunities grow: help comes, - Reznikov The Russian occupiers feared a disgraceful defeat and began to commit crimes against humanity. 41 388 57 Previously in trend: War
German self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze2000 are already at front, - Reznikov German self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze2000 with trained Ukrainian crews are already at the front. 38 531 97 Previously in trend: War
Full-scale war could have been avoided, - Reznikov Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is convinced that if international partners had acted on prejudice, a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine could have been avoided. 37 248 282 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War
Shoigu issued ultimatum to Reznikov on February 26. In response, he offered Russian Federation to capitulate, - WP On February 26, Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov received an ultimatum from the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Serhii Shoigu with an offer to capitulate. 35 476 92 Previously in trend: War
Company providing food for Ministry of Defense has signs of being fake. No office, no staff, no facilities. There is only seal, account and "left" registration address - NABU agent, Shevchenko The supplier company, which got involved in a high-profile scandal surrounding the supply of food for the military at inflated prices, should transparently give answers to all the questions that have shaken the people. 34 909 85
How many missiles are left in Russia: Reznikov published an estimate of the remaining missile arsenal of Russian Federation. INFOGRAPHICS The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksii Reznikov, published an assessment of the remnants of Russia’s missile arsenal. 34 138 119 Previously in trend: War
"Half of Ministry of Defense could have been captured": Reznikov told about bunker in Hostomel Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that if the Russian Federation had followed the established security protocol at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he would probably have been captured. 34 046 136
HIMARS systems are in Ukraine, summer will be hot for occupiers, - Reznikov Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that US-supplied HIMARS systems had arrived in Ukraine. 33 512 119
Deputy PM Reznikov files resignation letter – Gov’t envy to parliament Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov has submitted a letter of resignation. 33 348 58
Challenger and Marder: Reznikov showed armored vehicles from partners, which have been put into service in Air Assault Forces. PHOTO On Monday, March 27, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov showed off new equipment from Western partners that is already in use by Ukrainian paratroopers. 32 836 97
Thanks to Australian Bushmaster, AFU has reached Oskil river - Reznikov. VIDEO Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that thanks to Australian Bushmaster armored personnel carriers, Ukrainian soldiers crossed the Oskil river and continue to liberate Kharkiv region. 32 229 52 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
Russians are preparing a special operation to discredit Ukraine’s military and political leadership - Intelligence According to Ukrainian intelligence, a large-scale information and psychological special operation may be launched in near future to discredit a number of representatives of Ukrainian military and political leadership. 31 322 319 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russia can still launch counteroffensive, - Reznikov Despite the brilliant advance of the Ukrainian troops, it is still too early to celebrate the victory. After all, the enemy may soon launch a counterattack. 29 684 78 Previously in trend: War
Russia has not created single strike force to prepare for offensive against Ukraine. VIDEO As of this moment, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have not created any strike group that would indicate preparations for an offensive against Ukraine. 29 545 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Journalist Tkach to Reznikov: Do not make bets, conclude purchase contracts at market prices Mykhailo Tkach, author of the investigation into winter jackets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, responded to Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov’s offer to make a bet. 28 969 199
First M270 MLRS arrived in Ukraine - Reznikov The first M270 multiple rocket launchers have arrived in Ukraine. 28 087 110 Previously in trend: War
First serial military transport aircraft An-178-100R presented in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The first serial military transport aircraft An-178-100R was presented at the Antonov state enterprise in Kyiv. 27 813 164 Previously in trend: War
We have extremely difficult upcoming week, - Reznikov Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov spoke about the terms and conditions of the counterattack by the AFU 27 646 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukraine’s losses in war are smaller than number of victims of earthquake in Turkey. Russia loses 500 people killed and wounded every day in Bakhmut alone, - Reznikov Losses of the Ukrainian military in the war against the Russian aggressor are smaller than the number of victims of the February earthquake in Turkey. 26 809 322 Previously in trend: War
Today Ukraine already has protection of its sky: Russian planes don't fly here anymore, - Reznikov Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov during the Forbes "Building Together" online conference explained why Ukraine will have an ineffective "Iron Dome" air defense system. 25 693 53 Previously in trend: War
Ministry of Defense procurement scandal: Reznikov’s deputy Shapovalov resigned Reznikov’s deputy resigned after the scandal involving the purchase of products for the Armed Forces. Today, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine supported the request of Vyacheslav Shapovalov regarding his dismissal from the position of Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine and addressed the relevant submission to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 25 269 170 Previously in trend: War
This year there will be good news for entire Ukrainian society, - Reznikov By the end of the year, Ukrainians will receive "good news" about the situation at the front, but it is difficult to say when the war will end. 25 173 108 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine gets batch of Javelins. PHOTO A third plane with the U.S. security aid cargo arrived in Kyiv on the evening of January 25. Another batch will be delivered in the near future. 24 596 170 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine
Russian Federation can announce another "gesture of goodwill" under pretext of man-made disaster in its own country, - Reznikov Due to the defeats on the battlefield, the Russian Federation can announce another "gesture of goodwill" under the pretext of a man-made disaster on the territory of its country. 24 524 56 Previously in trend: War
Kremlin says changes to Minsk agreements should be worked out with "experts" from occupied Donbas The Kremlin says the introduction of amendments and additions to the Minsk agreements is possible if representatives of Kyiv finalize and coordinate them together with "experts" from certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 24 366 368 Previously in trend: Normandy summit
Budanov will become head of Defense Ministry, Reznikov will head Ministry of Strategic Industry, and Malyuk and Klymenko will head SSU and MIA - Arakhamia Head of "Servant of People" faction David Arakhamia announced results of faction’s meeting on personnel issues. 24 233 274 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Russia wants to sit down at negotiating table on its own terms, - Reznikov The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksiy Reznikov, claims that Russia is threatening Ukraine with an escalation of the conflict because it wants to sit down at the negotiating table on its own terms. 23 916 100 Previously in trend: War
Reznikov: We will launch counteroffensive in April-May in several directions Ukraine will launch a counteroffensive against the forces of the Russian army in April or May. The offensive is planned in several directions. 23 771 206 Previously in trend: War
British plane with military assistance for territorial defense forces arrives in Ukraine. PHOTOS A plane with military assistance from Britain arrived in Ukraine on Wednesday, February 9. 23 366 98 Previously in trend: War
Western tanks will be reinforced by Ukrainian artillery: Reznikov shows off Bohdana self-propelled artillery system. PHOTOS Ministry of Defense financed production of national artillery systems in the spring of 2022. Therefore, Western tanks that Ukraine will receive from its allies will be supported at front by Ukrainian artillery 22 999 103 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine has contracted tens of "Bayraktars", and almost all capacities of "Baykar Makina" will be concentrated on maintenance of needs of AFU, - Reznikov Baykar Makin, a manufacturer of bayractors, is handing over its "birds" to the Armed Forces for the second time absolutely free of charge. 22 921 62 Previously in trend: War
Liev, who has been in charge of the Ministry of Defense’s arms contracts since summer, blocked access of Armed Forces to our beacons, called to "hear Crimea" and supported "referendum", - Shabunin Oleksandr Liev, who was appointed by Reznikov as acting head of the Department of Military-Technical Policy, Development of Weapons and Military Equipment of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, blocked the access of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to our beacons, called to "hear Crimea", supported the "referendum", and thus the occupation of the peninsula. 22 681 95
Sea King helicopters have already arrived in Ukraine, - Reznikov. VIDEO S-61 Sea King helicopters have arrived in Ukraine from UK. 22 585 55
We will liberate Crimea without fight, - Reznikov In Kyiv, it was emphasized that not only a purely military, but also a military-political scenario of de-occupation of the peninsula is being considered. 22 172 186 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Ukraine announced to the U.S. the updated needs of the AFU, not a single position was said: "No, it is impossible," - Reznikov Ukraine presented the U.S. updated needs of the AFU during a meeting between Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Warsaw. 22 071 65 Previously in trend: War
Reznikov on permission for men to go abroad: they must be ready to fight The majority of men in Ukraine within their age range should be ready not only to be drafted into the army, but also to fight. 21 940 143 Previously in trend: War
We will see counteroffensive this year, - Reznikov Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov stated that by the end of this year, a major change will take place on the battlefield in favour of Ukraine. 21 460 161 Previously in trend: War
Reznikov advocates deployment of anti-aircraft warfare, U.S. units in Ukraine in response to escalation in occupied Crimea Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov notes the importance of strengthening sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and the deployment of anti-aircraft warfare in response to the militarization of the Black Sea by the Russian side and its preparation for the deployment of nuclear weapons on the occupied Crimean peninsula, the ministry's press service reports. 21 333 74 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Reznikov on mobilization in Ukraine: Constitution has citizen’s duty to defend his country Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov assures that the mobilization in Ukraine is taking place within the framework of the outlined plans. 21 089 234 Previously in trend: War
Defense ministers from more than 40 countries took part in Rammstein-2, an online meeting on Ukraine US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin welcomed more than 40 countries at the second meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine, which took place virtually on May 23. The meeting focused on Ukraine's military support. 20 451 57 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine will return Crimea without fight, - Reznikov Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov believes that Ukraine will return occupied Crimea without a fight. Perhaps this will happen as a result of the internal crisis in Russia. 20 402 100 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas War
Reznikov after conversation with Austin: "US Defense Minister came back with good news" The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksii Reznikov, discussed the current situation and defense assistance with the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin. 20 139 31 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War
Page 1 of 8
more top news
