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Mykola Solskyi, the former Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, has been a central figure in major political and corruption news throughout 2024. His tenure has been marred by allegations involving the misappropriation of state land, leading to his eventual resignation and arrest. Despite these challenges, Solskyi has continued to influence Ukraine's agricultural policies.

Notably, Solskyi's discussions with German and Polish officials highlight his ongoing role in addressing crucial issues like grain transit and the Ukrainian sea corridor, crucial for Ukraine's economy amidst ongoing regional tensions. His initiatives and the subsequent legal proceedings reflect the complexities of governance and corruption in Ukraine, echoing broader challenges in the region's political landscape.

Coverage on Solskyi also touches on broader agricultural policies, including the bans on foreign land ownership near borders and strategic international alliances to bolster Ukraine’s agricultural sector. These developments underscore the pivotal role of agrarian policy in national security and international relations for Ukraine.
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Detention or bail of 63.7 million hryvnias: preventive measure has been imposed on former minister suspected of grain fraud Detention or bail of 63.7 million hryvnias: preventive measure has been imposed on former minister suspected of grain fraud A preventive measure has been imposed on the former Minister of Agrarian and Industrial Development of Ukraine in connection with grain fraud. 2 894 10 Previously in trend: financial fraud Grain theft

UAH 63 million grain scheme: former agriculture minister Solskyi among suspects – sources UAH 63 million grain scheme: former agriculture minister Solskyi among suspects – sources One of the suspects in the case involving the fictitious sale of grain worth UAH 63 million is Mykola Solskyi, former Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food. 3 372 8 Previously in trend: financial fraud Grain theft

Fictitious grain sale worth UAH 63 million: ex-minister among suspects Fictitious grain sale worth UAH 63 million: ex-minister among suspects Law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme involving the fictitious sale of grain worth UAH 63 million. Among the suspects is a former Ukrainian minister of agrarian policy. 2 064 5 Previously in trend: financial fraud Grain theft

Ten most high-profile anti-corruption cases of NABU and SAPO: Among defendants - Chernyshov, Kyrylenko and Smyrnov Ten most high-profile anti-corruption cases of NABU and SAPO: Among defendants - Chernyshov, Kyrylenko and Smyrnov The NABU and the SAPO have identified the top ten of their most high-profile anti-corruption cases. Among the defendants are Oleksii Chernyshov, Pavlo Kyrylenko and Andrii Smyrnov. 7 949 35 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Poland cancels talks with Ukraine on farmers’ protests due to suspicion of ex-Minister Solskyi Poland cancels talks with Ukraine on farmers’ protests due to suspicion of ex-Minister Solskyi Poland has suspended talks with Ukraine on the protests of Polish farmers on the Ukrainian-Polish border because of suspicions of corruption against former Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi and his deputy Markiyan Dmytrasevych. Solsky is suspected of seizing land in the Sumy region. 6 398 17

Verkhovna Rada dismissed Solskyi Verkhovna Rada dismissed Solskyi On Thursday, May 9, the parliament supported the dismissal of Mykola Solskyi, who is suspected of dealing with state land, from the position of Minister of Agrarian Policy. 3 380 14

Higher anti-corruption court arrested Deputy Minister Solskyi Dmytrasevich Higher anti-corruption court arrested Deputy Minister Solskyi Dmytrasevich Higher Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine sent Deputy Minister of Agricultural Policy Mykola Solskyi, who is suspected of dealing with state land, in custody until July 7, including an alternative bail of UAH 20,276,000. 2 161 0

Personnel rotations in Cabinet of Ministers to be considered by Rada next week Personnel rotations in Cabinet of Ministers to be considered by Rada next week The Verkhovna Rada will consider personnel rotations in the government next week, although there is no approved list of replacement candidates. 5 767 22

Solskyi was released from custody and continues to exercise the powers of the minister Solskyi was released from custody and continues to exercise the powers of the minister After his release from custody, Mykola Solskyi continues to exercise the powers of Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food. 11 940 119

75.7 million hryvnias of bail was paid for Solskyi - lawyer 75.7 million hryvnias of bail was paid for Solskyi - lawyer Former Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi, who is suspected of seizing state land worth UAH 291 million and attempting to seize land worth another UAH 190 million, was granted bail at UAH 75.7 million. 3 734 39

Solskyi, minister of agricultural policy, was taken into custody. The alternative is a pledge of 75.7 million UAH Solskyi, minister of agricultural policy, was taken into custody. The alternative is a pledge of 75.7 million UAH The High Anti-Corruption Court has remanded the Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky in custody with the possibility of bail. 5 652 37

Minister of Agrarian Policy Solskyi on his resignation: I think it is wise step Minister of Agrarian Policy Solskyi on his resignation: I think it is wise step Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi commented on his resignation. 3 671 28

Minister of Agrarian Policy Solskyi files resignation letter Minister of Agrarian Policy Solskyi files resignation letter Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solskyi, who is suspected of seizing state land worth UAH 291 million and attempting to seize land worth another UAH 190 million, has filed a resignation letter 4 001 33

Solskyi on the NABU’s suspicion of land seizure: We are talking about events of 2017-2018, when I was lawyer Solskyi on the NABU’s suspicion of land seizure: We are talking about events of 2017-2018, when I was lawyer Mykola Solskyi, former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada’s Agrarian Committee and current Minister of Agrarian Policy, commented on the information that the NABU had served him with a notice of suspicion, accusing him of seizing state land worth UAH 291 million and attempting to seize land worth another UAH 190 million. 11 994 45 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

We do not expect increase in sown areas in Ukraine this year - Solskyi We do not expect increase in sown areas in Ukraine this year - Solskyi The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food hopes that Ukraine’s sown areas in spring 2024 will be at the level of last year, although they do not rule out a certain reduction in the event of a negative scenario. 1 402 15

Solskyi and his German colleague Ozdemir discussed Ukrainian sea corridor and Ukrainian grain transit. PHOTO Solskyi and his German colleague Ozdemir discussed Ukrainian sea corridor and Ukrainian grain transit. PHOTO The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi discussed with the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Germany Cem Ozdemir the issue of the sea corridor from the ports of the Odesa region for the transit of Ukrainian grain through the EU countries. 766 5

USAID shipped 12,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Ukrainian agricultural enterprises for autumn planting season. PHOTOS USAID shipped 12,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Ukrainian agricultural enterprises for autumn planting season. PHOTOS The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent 12,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Ukrainian farmers to help them with the autumn sowing campaign. 1 195 2

Ukraine and Poland agreed to find joint solution to issue of grain export, - Ministry of Agrarian Policy Ukraine and Poland agreed to find joint solution to issue of grain export, - Ministry of Agrarian Policy The Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky had a telephone conversation with his Polish colleague Robert Telus. 3 646 44

Ukraine and Ghana are considering possibility of creating logistics hubs for food storage Ukraine and Ghana are considering possibility of creating logistics hubs for food storage The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi and the Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Ghana Owusu Afriyie Akoto discussed the deepening of cooperation in the field of agriculture and the expansion of international trade and economic relations. 782 15

Foreigners to be banned from purchasing farmland in border area Foreigners to be banned from purchasing farmland in border area The final version of Ukrainian farmland circulation bill bans foreigners from purchasing farmland within 50 km of border area. 3 140 91 Previously in trend: Land market