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Yurii Nikolov, an investigative journalist, has continuously unveiled deep-seated corruption within Ukraine's political and military structures. His revelations about the misuse of 160 billion hryvnias in the State Border Guard Service under Serhii Deineka's leadership highlight significant financial misconduct involving foreign companies in shell deals. Nikolov has also exposed potential ties between political figures and controversial exemptions, such as Zelensky's PR man's mobilization exemption linked to ties with former Presidential Office head Yermak. From Mindich tapes to the Zelensky administration's alleged corruption system, Nikolov's diligent reporting presents a clear picture of the challenges faced by Ukraine’s governance. His work continues to resonate as he brings to light the complexities of power dynamics and transparency issues in Ukraine.

What are some key corruption scandals Yuri Nikolov has investigated?

Yuri Nikolov has exposed several high-profile corruption scandals. He revealed a shell deal involving 160 billion hryvnias laundered through Ukraine's State Border Guard Service. Additionally, he brought attention to the Mindich tapes and the complex web of political corruptions linking figures like Yermak and Zelenskyy. His reports on Ukraine's military procurement issues further complicate the nation's governance landscape.

How did the Shell Deal Scandal unfold in Ukraine?

The Shell Deal Scandal involved Ukraine's State Border Guard Service channeling 160 billion hryvnias through foreign intermediary companies for ammunition purchase, as uncovered by journalist Yurii Nikolov. This complex scheme was operational during Serhii Deineka's tenure, highlighting significant misuse of state funds, which has been one of the several pivotal investigations by Nikolov.

What impact has Yuri Nikolov's reporting had on the Ukrainian government?

Yuri Nikolov's meticulous reporting has put considerable pressure on the Ukrainian government. By unveiling major corruption scandals, such as in military procurement and high-level government misconduct, he has catalyzed scrutiny and criticism of those in power, revealing the governance challenges and demanding greater accountability from leadership figures like Zelenskyy and Yermak.

How does the Mindich tapes scandal affect public perception in Ukraine?

The Mindich tapes scandal, highlighted by journalist Yurii Nikolov, significantly impacts public perception by showcasing instances of government corruption. It has eroded trust in the current administration as people grow weary of recurrent scandals implicating officials like Yermak. The revelations suggest deals with anti-corruption agencies, further complicating the political landscape and challenging the electorate's faith.

What are the implications of military procurement corruption in Ukraine?

Military procurement corruption in Ukraine poses serious implications for national security and governance integrity. Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov discovered that the Ministry of Defence faced issues with no-name drones and corrupt procurement practices, prompting a reassessment of procurement policies. Such corruption undermines trust, impairs military readiness, and necessitates reforms for transparency.

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NABU may be preparing charges against Arakhamia in ’envelope salaries’ case, - Nikolov NABU may be preparing charges against Arakhamia in ’envelope salaries’ case, - Nikolov Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov has reported that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) may be preparing to bring charges against Davyd Arakhamia, the leader of the ‘Servant of the People’ parliamentary group. 8 144 47 Previously in trend: payments in envelopes to servant of the people

"160 billion hryvnias were siphoned off through border guards": Nikolov on shell deal. VIDEO "160 billion hryvnias were siphoned off through border guards": Nikolov on shell deal. VIDEO Investigative journalist Yuriy Nikolov has claimed that, over two years under Serhii Deineka’s leadership, the State Border Guard Service channelled 160 billion hryvnias through two foreign intermediary companies for the purchase of ammunition. 5 838 20 Previously in trend: Drone procurement corruption Corruption in defence

This is story about how their own began to "turn in" their own, - Nikolov on new "Mindich tapes". VIDEO This is story about how their own began to "turn in" their own, - Nikolov on new "Mindich tapes". VIDEO The publication of new "Mindich tapes" may be linked to a possible desire by suspects in the case to strike deals with National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office by "giving up" their associates. 4 891 8 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich’s new tapes

Mobilization exemption for Zelensky’s PR man Petrov at gardening channel: Nikolov points to owners’ ties to Yermak Mobilization exemption for Zelensky’s PR man Petrov at gardening channel: Nikolov points to owners’ ties to Yermak Journalist Yurii Nikolov believes that the status of a "critically important enterprise" granted to Korysne TV, where Zelensky’s PR man Volodymyr Petrov was recently exempted from mobilization, may be linked to the fact that its owners are longtime acquaintances of former Presidential Office... 5 733 36 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov

Defense Ministry is removing "general’s scheme" for corrupt procurement of no-name drones, Nikolov says Defense Ministry is removing "general’s scheme" for corrupt procurement of no-name drones, Nikolov says Ukraine’s Defense Ministry is changing the rules for drone procurement in order to curb schemes for supplying low-quality "no-name" drones at inflated prices under a "general’s scheme." To do so, it is introducing a new combat-use tracking system and changing the procedure for forming orders... 3 335 10 Previously in trend: Procurement of drones Drone industry

"Absolutely comfortable atmosphere has been created where everyone is on take," Nikolov says of Zelenskyy and Yermak’s corruption system. VIDEO "Absolutely comfortable atmosphere has been created where everyone is on take," Nikolov says of Zelenskyy and Yermak’s corruption system. VIDEO In Ukraine, a model of governance has been built in which top managers are appointed not to develop sectors, but to administer corrupt financial flows. As reported by Censor.NET, this harsh assessment of the current authorities was voiced by well-known investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov. 7 209 54 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

We are at stage of Mindichgate where we are getting used to Yermak not going to jail, Nikolov says. VIDEO We are at stage of Mindichgate where we are getting used to Yermak not going to jail, Nikolov says. VIDEO Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov said society is entering a dangerous phase of growing accustomed to and gradually forgetting the "Mindichgate" corruption scandal. 3 837 42 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Russians control Ukrainian regional power companies thanks to Zelenskyy and Tatarov, - Nikolov Russians control Ukrainian regional power companies thanks to Zelenskyy and Tatarov, - Nikolov The Russians have retained control over Ukrainian regional power companies, in particular thanks to Oleh Tatarov. 16 901 70 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Black "media hitman" for President’s Office Petrov organised revenge on Nikolov for exposing Defence Ministry corruption – Zhelezniak. VIDEO Black "media hitman" for President’s Office Petrov organised revenge on Nikolov for exposing Defence Ministry corruption – Zhelezniak. VIDEO Yaroslav Zhelezniak, an MP from the Holos faction, has published an investigation into "media hitmen" who target critics of the President’s Office. 13 232 19

Ze’s team is toast, even his own rats are fleeing – Yurii Nikolov // UNCENSORED. VIDEO Ze’s team is toast, even his own rats are fleeing – Yurii Nikolov // UNCENSORED. VIDEO Everyone now knows who Timur Mindich is. Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva and Yurii Nikolov are publicly grilling the key figures in the biggest corruption scandal of the current government, one that leads straight to the Office of the President and, in particular, to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 13 814 59 Previously in trend: Uncensored Mindichgate

"First rat has ran from Zelenskyy’s sinking ship," - Nikolov on Milovanov "First rat has ran from Zelenskyy’s sinking ship," - Nikolov on Milovanov Journalist Yurii Nikolov commented on the resignation of Tymofii Mylovanov, a member of the Supervisory Board of "Energoatom". 14 195 22 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Nikholov on energy sector corruption: dollars in U.S. bank packaging seized from suspects, heightening interest of U.S. investigators Nikholov on energy sector corruption: dollars in U.S. bank packaging seized from suspects, heightening interest of U.S. investigators Bundles of U.S. dollars in American bank packaging were seized from suspects in the energy-sector corruption schemes — a detail that could heighten U.S. investigators’ interest in the case. 10 753 39 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

By arresting Kudrytskyi, government threw wrench into negotiation process with Europeans - Nikolov By arresting Kudrytskyi, government threw wrench into negotiation process with Europeans - Nikolov By bringing charges against former "Ukrenergo" head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the government has only made the negotiation process with European partners worse. 2 459 13 Previously in trend: Kudrytskyi’s case

Confidential poll suggests Zelenskyy would lose control of VR if elections were held – Nikolov. VIDEO Confidential poll suggests Zelenskyy would lose control of VR if elections were held – Nikolov. VIDEO A fresh public-opinion survey, not yet published, indicates that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would not retain control of the Verkhovna Rada if parliamentary elections were held; a hypothetical party led by Valerii Zaluzhnyi leads the poll. 12 536 114

Yermak’s business partner Koliubaiev received billions of dollars in contracts for drone production from MoD, - journalist Nikolov Yermak’s business partner Koliubaiev received billions of dollars in contracts for drone production from MoD, - journalist Nikolov During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Artem Koliubaiev, a film producer and business partner of the head of the Presidential Office, became a co-owner of Culver, one of the largest suppliers of drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 44 668 93

Butusov is included in rating "Journalist of Year 2024" according to Institute of Mass Information Butusov is included in rating "Journalist of Year 2024" according to Institute of Mass Information The Institute of Mass Information conducted a survey of the media community in all regions of Ukraine to determine the journalists of the year. 4 539 29

Purchase of record-breaking cheap Mavic 3 drones is final act by Fedorov’s team at State Special Communications Service – Journalist Nikolov Purchase of record-breaking cheap Mavic 3 drones is final act by Fedorov’s team at State Special Communications Service – Journalist Nikolov In November, the Department of Support of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) signed four agreements for the purchase of 2,000 sets of DJI Mavic 3E Enterprise drones for a total of UAH 190.48 million. Journalist Yurii Nikolov called this... 25 592 16

Before being delivered to frontline, mines were tested with small number of shots and not from all batches - media Before being delivered to frontline, mines were tested with small number of shots and not from all batches - media There was no reaction from the military authorities to the supply of low-quality mines to the Armed Forces until 6 November, when journalist Yurii Butusov published a video of a batch of mines with only one explosion per ten shots. 7 142 50

Supply of defective mines: Ministry of Defence ignored problems and sent ammunition to frontline - media Supply of defective mines: Ministry of Defence ignored problems and sent ammunition to frontline - media Following the publicity about the supply of low-quality mines to the frontline, the Ministry of Defence ordered the removal of all low-quality mines that either did not reach the enemy or did not explode at all. 7 291 64

Son of Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Teslas were found, works as Zelenskyy’s advisor - journalist Nikolov Son of Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Teslas were found, works as Zelenskyy’s advisor - journalist Nikolov Vladyslav Vlasyuk, the son of Vinnytsia forensic doctor Viktor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Tesla cars were found by journalists, works as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on sanctions policy. Viktor Vlasiuk, a doctor at the Vinnytsia MSEC, also has a joint company, Solar... 244 096 237

Halushchenko was afraid to come to Rada to hear report on corruption in Energy Ministry because he was targeted by NABU - journalist Nikolov Halushchenko was afraid to come to Rada to hear report on corruption in Energy Ministry because he was targeted by NABU - journalist Nikolov Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko did not attend a report to the Rada on corruption in the Ministry of Energy. 5 239 27

Halushchenko’s deputy Heilo is detained on August 10, NABU and SAPO know "nothing" about "support" from Minister - journalist Nikolov Halushchenko’s deputy Heilo is detained on August 10, NABU and SAPO know "nothing" about "support" from Minister - journalist Nikolov Deputy Energy Minister Oleksandr Heilo was detained on a $500,000 bribe on Saturday, 10 August. 12 222 40 Previously in trend: Grafters

"Servant of People" Roman Kravets blackmails "Uklon" taxi via Telegram channel "Joker" "Servant of People" Roman Kravets blackmails "Uklon" taxi via Telegram channel "Joker" The anonymous Telegram channel "Joker" is run by Roman Kravets, a candidate for the People’s Deputy from the "Servant of the People" party. 28 758 92

"Shocking content": YouTube blocks advertising of journalist Nikolov and Shabunin’s video about Zaluzhnyi and Yermak. VIDEO "Shocking content": YouTube blocks advertising of journalist Nikolov and Shabunin’s video about Zaluzhnyi and Yermak. VIDEO YouTube decided that the conversation between journalist Yurii Nikolov and Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, about Zaluzhnyi and Yermak had "shocking content" and blocked the advertisement of the video. 28 453 99

Ukrainian journalists complain to G7 ambassadors about pressure and discrediting Ukrainian journalists complain to G7 ambassadors about pressure and discrediting Representatives of the Ukrainian media community met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries amid concerns about the decline in press freedom in Ukraine. 16 818 99

SSU has nothing to do with attack on Nikolov’s apartment - statement of Service SSU has nothing to do with attack on Nikolov’s apartment - statement of Service The SSU denies any involvement in the attack on the apartment of journalist Yuriy Nikolov, and calls the accusations of the attackers deliberate manipulation. 10 461 110

Attackers on Nikolov’s apartment: We were asked to arrest "talkative man", they said that everything was "agreed with SSU". VIDEO Attackers on Nikolov’s apartment: We were asked to arrest "talkative man", they said that everything was "agreed with SSU". VIDEO Two residents of Zhytomyr who threatened journalist Yurii Nikolov at the door of his apartment claim that they were asked to do so by an acquaintance named Oleksiy. The men themselves did not even know who they were talking about. 32 327 202

Attackers on Nikolov’s apartment are not detained. Police let them go without notifying them of suspicion - Shabunin Attackers on Nikolov’s apartment are not detained. Police let them go without notifying them of suspicion - Shabunin Law enforcement officers did not detain the men who broke into the apartment of journalist Yuriy Nikolov. They were not even notified of suspicion. 13 342 171

Threats to Nikolov: police have identified five participants in illegal actions against journalist. VIDEO&PHOTOS Threats to Nikolov: police have identified five participants in illegal actions against journalist. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police identified five people involved in the unlawful actions against journalist Yurii Nikolov. The offense was committed by residents of the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Cherkasy regions. 19 392 79

Threats to Nikolov: Prosecutor’s Office launches criminal proceedings Threats to Nikolov: Prosecutor’s Office launches criminal proceedings The Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office has opened proceedings over obstruction of the work of journalist Yurii Nikolov. 2 799 16

Nikolov about FT article: Yermak are you satisfied? Nikolov about FT article: Yermak are you satisfied? Journalist Yurii Nikolov commented on the Financial Times article on pressure and surveillance of journalists in Ukraine. 55 185 127

Few services are capable of wiretapping and oppressing journalists, all of them are controlled by Tatarov - Nikolov Few services are capable of wiretapping and oppressing journalists, all of them are controlled by Tatarov - Nikolov Journalist Yurii Nikolov, whose apartment was broken into the day before by unidentified persons, said that the Presidential Office was organising attacks on the media because it was silent about them. 8 402 62

Klitschko on attack on Nikolov’s apartment: Law enforcement must establish who is behind provocations against journalists Klitschko on attack on Nikolov’s apartment: Law enforcement must establish who is behind provocations against journalists The crackdown on independent media, the assault on local government, and the flood of lies in anonymous Telegram channels are destroying the reputation of Ukraine as it fights for its democratic future. 2 870 20

Telegram channel "Card Office", which spread video with provocation near Nikolov’s apartment, is run by Zelenskyy’s propagandists – "Servant of People" Bezuhla Telegram channel "Card Office", which spread video with provocation near Nikolov’s apartment, is run by Zelenskyy’s propagandists – "Servant of People" Bezuhla Servant of the People deputy Mariana Bezuhla said that the Card Office Telegram channel, which was the first to spread information about the provocation near journalist Serhii Nikolov’s apartment, is run by the founder of the Iceland channel, Volodymyr Petrov, and his co-host, Serhii Ivanov. 25 384 156

Reuters devoted material to attack on apartment of Ukrainian investigative journalist Nikolov Reuters devoted material to attack on apartment of Ukrainian investigative journalist Nikolov Reuters devoted an article to the attack on the apartment of Ukrainian investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov. 15 679 85

Police check fact of threats to journalist Nikolov Police check fact of threats to journalist Nikolov Law enforcement officers registered the information and are investigating the threats to journalist Yurii Nikolov. 2 499 6

Yurchyshyn on provocation near Nikolov’s apartment: This is obstruction of journalistic activity Yurchyshyn on provocation near Nikolov’s apartment: This is obstruction of journalistic activity The chairman of the parliamentary committee on freedom of speech, Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, commented on the incident in which unknown persons broke into the apartment of journalist Yurii Nikolov. 2 329 18

Journalist Nikolov reported on provocation and intimidation: Unknown men broke into his apartment. VIDEO&PHOTOS Journalist Nikolov reported on provocation and intimidation: Unknown men broke into his apartment. VIDEO&PHOTOS Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov said that on 14 January, unknown men broke into his apartment and tried to intimidate him. 17 947 89

Nikolov on suspicion of Reznikov’s ex-deputy Shapovalov: We are talking about jackets that Ministry of Defense purchased from nephew of "Servant of People" Kasai Nikolov on suspicion of Reznikov’s ex-deputy Shapovalov: We are talking about jackets that Ministry of Defense purchased from nephew of "Servant of People" Kasai The Security Service of Ukraine confirmed that the Ministry of Defense purchased low-quality winter jackets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 8 490 33 Previously in trend: War

Scandalous New York Times investigation was "conspired" to undermine supply of weapons to Ukraine, - Nikolov. VIDEO Scandalous New York Times investigation was "conspired" to undermine supply of weapons to Ukraine, - Nikolov. VIDEO The New York Times article on the supply of arms to Ukraine at allegedly inflated prices puts Ukraine’s relations with states that do not want to advertise their assistance at risk. Obviously, the so-called "investigation" without clear evidence and facts look more like a story written at the behest of the FSS. 28 701 85

Ministry of Defense spent about UAH 27 billion on weapons that were not received - ACAC Ministry of Defense spent about UAH 27 billion on weapons that were not received - ACAC The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine transferred UAH 27 billion to companies’ accounts for weapons, but did not receive them on time. 15 252 97

Passed law on nutrition in Defence Ministry contains a clause that allows evading publication of food prices - Nikolov Passed law on nutrition in Defence Ministry contains a clause that allows evading publication of food prices - Nikolov Journalist Yurii Nikolov claims that law passed by Verkhovna Rada on disclosure of food prices under Defense Ministry contracts allows evading publication of food prices if Defense Ministry renames them "rations" or "menus". 10 751 56