ENG
13710 visitors online
In recent events, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) installed wiretaps in a NABU detective’s home, unveiling severe pressure on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU). Allegations surfaced regarding SSU’s systemic interference with anti-corruption investigations, marked by widespread media disrepute against NABU. Simultaneously, a Court hearing involving alleged NABU detractor Dmytro Dmytrenko stirs public interest. Amidst the hostile environment, Ukrainian president Zelenskyy publicly supports the independence of anti-corruption bodies, yet swelling tensions with the Security Service of Ukraine and media attacks obstruct NABU’s procedural operations, threatening transparency in 2026.
What kind of surveillance was found at the NABU detective’s home?
During a search, NABU detectives found sophisticated wiretap equipment, indicating possible covert surveillance operations directed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). This discovery escalated concerns over infringement on NABU's duties and independence in combating high-level corruption.
Why is Dmytro Dmytrenko significant in the current political climate?
Dmytro Dmytrenko, a known protagonist in discrediting anti-corruption bodies like NABU, is influential because of his associations with political figures undergoing judicial scrutiny, like Andrii Yermak. His presence at court hearings is seen as an indicator of intensified political maneuvers against NABU.
How has the SSU been implicated in the intervention of NABU’s operations?
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is linked to unauthorized surveillance and arrests of NABU personnel, suspected to impair anti-corruption efforts. This interference is claimed as systematic by NABU executives, posing a threat to transparency and the overall integrity of Ukraine’s justice sector.
What is the impact of anonymous media attacks on NABU?
Anonymous media outlets, notably on Telegram, have launched coordinated efforts to undermine NABU’s credibility. These repeated disinformation campaigns significantly impact public perception, masking legitimate anti-corruption achievements and skewing narratives to suggest ulterior political motives behind NABU operations.
What stance has President Zelenskyy taken regarding the NABU situation?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly reaffirmed support for NABU, underscoring the necessity of preserving independent anti-corruption institutions. Despite these assertions, critics argue that internal political conflicts signal divergent actions, casting doubt on the administration's genuine commitment to anti-corruption reform.
How does the international community view pressures on NABU?
International observers, including the European Commission and Transparency International, have expressed concern over the pressures facing NABU, emphasizing the adverse implications for Ukraine's EU integration prospects and its international reputation as an anti-corruption leader.
w117_header_alt Pressure on NABU
SSU installed illegal wiretaps at home of NABU detective who is investigating corruption within SSU and other agencies. VIDEO During a search of the home of the head of one of the NABU detective units, detectives discovered technical equipment that could have been used for covert information gathering. 8 352 36 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Dmytrenko, who is engaged in discrediting NABU, attended Yermak’s court hearing – AntAC. PHOTO Dmytro Dmytrenko, a figure directly involved in smear campaigns against anti-corruption bodies (NABU and SAPO), was present at the hearing to determine Andrii Yermak’s pre-trial detention. 7 306 26 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Notice of suspicion for Yermak
SSU is putting pressure on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, - Klymenko The head of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, has spoken of systematic pressure from the Security Service of Ukraine on anti-corruption bodies and the disruption of NABU operations. 5 577 29 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Results of NABU and SAPO operations
Zelenskyy’s PR man Petrov staged provocation outside NABU. Those involved have been identified, – Zhelezniak. VIDEO On Friday, 3 April, a provocative video filmed outside the entrance to the NABU building was posted on anonymous Telegram channels. 10 119 28 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
NABU: SSU detained one of our employees on orders from Poklad The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has stated that one of its staff members was detained by the Security Service of Ukraine at a checkpoint near the entrance to the city of Sumy. 13 977 65 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Arrest of a NABU employee
SSU on detention of a NABU employee: He exhibited number of indicators warranting further scrutiny The Security Service of Ukraine has explained why it detained a NABU employee at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Sumy. 8 971 60 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Arrest of a NABU employee
In February alone, there were over 300 publications or information attacks on NABU and SAPO In February 2026, the NABU recorded more than 300 publications or information attacks on anti-corruption bodies. Mostly through anonymous Telegram channels. 969 5 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Ukraine has established independent institutions to combat corruption. I fully support them, - Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected accusations of ineffective anti-corruption efforts and declared his support for anti-corruption agencies. 3 881 78 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Pressure on NABU
Unknown drone flew over Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office – media Recently, at night, an unknown drone was spotted over the territory of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). This may be a sign of a new wave of attacks on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies. 1 373 11 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Security Service of Ukraine knows who NABU is wiretapping – this poses risk to investigations. Autonomous wiretapping is needed, Kryvonos says NABU, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), is working on a technical solution that will allow the Bureau to carry out autonomous wiretaps as part of investigations. 5 224 5 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
NABU asks to restrict access to certain search warrants as interested parties may view them, Kryvonos says NABU is asking to restrict access to certain court rulings on conducting investigative actions by anti-corruption bodies. 1 897 4 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Media war against NABU: top Telegram channels simultaneously attack anti-corruption activists At least eight leading Ukrainian Telegram channels (from the top ten in the Telemetrio service ranking) are conducting a coordinated media campaign to discredit the NABU and SAPO. Over the past nine months, they have published nearly 900 negative posts, which have garnered a total of over 250... 12 435 82 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Anonymous Telegram channels attack NABU, calling Bureau’s detectives "Russian agents" Anonymous Telegram channels attack anti-corruption authorities after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) exposes corruption in the energy sector. 4 123 66 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Pressure on NABU
Pressure on anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine is cause for concern, - European Commissioner Kos Political and legislative pressure on anti-corruption institutions and civil society in Ukraine is causing concern in the European Commission. This could slow down the process of accession to the EU. 2 890 37 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Shabunin on witness testimony in Mahamedrasulov case: It is now clear that Zelenskyy’s security forces have been falsifying case from very beginning The case of NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov was falsified from the very beginning. 10 662 84 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case
Zelenskyy’s goals have not changed - he is continuing to destroy NABU and SAPO, - Shabunin Some opinion leaders turn a blind eye to the fact that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is continuing to destroy the NABU and the SAPO. 5 759 57 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Zelenskyy is party to conflict with NABU and SAPO, not observer - media After the attack on anti-corruption bodies in July, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decided to retreat, but only to regroup and continue. 12 670 61 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Pecherskyi District Court sets nearly UAH 3 million bail for NABU detective Tiebiekin in violation of law – Shabunin The Pecherskyi District Court has imposed a preventive measure on NABU detective Vitalii Tiebiekin, whom the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) suspects of making false declarations. 4 299 7 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Presidential Office and SSU preparing new attacks against NABU to protect corrupt officials - AntAC A new wave of attacks is being prepared against the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. 6 152 36 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
There is information that starting next week, suspicions will be served to individual NABU detectives, - Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos suggests that a new wave of attacks on anti-corruption agencies may begin next week. 6 457 28 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
After conducting 49 searches at NABU, Zelenskyy’s oprichniki managed only to come up with fictional story about Dagestan, even though it was actually about Uzbekistan, - Shabunin. AUDIO The SSU distributed a transcript of an audio recording of a NABU detective accusing his father of selling cannabis to Dagestan. However, the file clearly shows that it is about Uzbekistan. 80 911 36 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
SSU comments on statements by NABU and SAPO heads: No pressure on "certain individuals" The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has commented on remarks made by the heads of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), Oleksandr Klymenko and Semen Kryvonos, during a press conference. 3 682 57 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
Detention of NABU employee Mahamedrasulov was not politically motivated – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) denied that the arrest and detention of NABU employee Ruslan Mahamedrasulov were politically motivated. 4 091 56 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
"We will be one family" – Prosecutor General Kravchenko on SAPO independence elimination Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko commented on the draft law No. 12414, which was voted by the Verkhovna Rada, which effectively eliminates the independence of the anti-corruption bodies NABU and SAPO. 12 376 110 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Kellogg’s daughter on adoption of NABU and SAPO law: "Mind-bogglingly stupid decision" Megan Mobbs, daughter of Donald Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg, commented on the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of draft law No. 12414, which effectively destroys the independence of NABU and SAPO. 17 684 137 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Protest against destruction of NABU and SAPO independence to take place at 8:00 p.m. in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro (updated) Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi is organizing a rally today at the square near the Ivan Franko Theater in Kyiv in response to the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of the law effectively destroying the independence of NABU and SAPO. 9 194 131 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
NABU and SAPO were created for procedural independence in all anti-corruption cases, - Siumar NABU and SAPO were created for procedural independence in all corruption cases. 1 579 15 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Only 21 MPs actively protested against dismantling of NABU and SAPO – activist Reshitko. LIST Only 21 MPs actively expressed protest — voting against the dismantling of NABU and SAPO or blocking the rostrum. 8 072 35 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Commissioner Kos on NABU and SAPO law: Serious step backward; independent institutions essential for Ukraine’s European integration European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos expressed serious concern over the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of bill No. 12414, which places NABU and SAPO under the control of the Prosecutor General. 2 839 56 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
SSU distorted transcript of NABU detective’s audio recording - conversation was about Uzbekistan, but published "Dagestan" in Russia The day before, the Security Service of Ukraine published a transcript of an audio recording of one of the NABU's chief detectives, Ruslan Magamedrasulov, in which it exposed him as doing business with the Republic of Dagestan (RF). In fact, it was Uzbekistan. 44 124 45 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
Elimination of NABU and SAPO independence: "Servant of People" cast most votes. LIST The names of MPs from factions in the Verkhovna Rada who voted on July 22 in favor of bill No. 12414, which effectively means the elimination of NABU and SAPO independence, have been revealed. 14 844 131 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
Citizens have right to beat hell out of MPs who voted against NABU – Parasiuk Former MP and serviceman Volodymyr Parasiuk commented on the Verkhovna Rada’s adoption of bill No. 12414, which effectively eliminates the independence of NABU and SAPO. 17 640 143 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
I don’t rule out possibility of some cases against me and head of SAPO, - NABU Director Kryvonos The NABU and the SAPO do not rule out that the heads of anti-corruption bodies will be pressured. 6 011 11 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Two key elements of NABU and SAPO independence lost today – Klymenko The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) believes that key elements of independence were lost for both the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and SAPO following the adoption of bill No. 12414. 2 736 35 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU Searches at SAPO
MPs with conflict of interest happily voted for draft law 12414, - NABU director Draft law No. 12414, which restricts the independence of the NABU and the SAPO, is pressure on anti-corruption agencies. 1 936 26 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
What happened in Verkhovna Rada is act of internal subversion in times of war, - Sternenko The adoption of a law that removes the independence of NABU and SAPO is a gift to Moscow, better than any PSYOP combined. 3 800 49 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Today, anti-corruption infrastructure was actually destroyed, - NABU Director Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos commented on the adoption of draft law No. 12414 by the parliament. 8 491 55 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
NABU head Kryvonos and SAPO head Klymenko hold briefing. VIDEO NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO Head Oleksandr Klymenko are holding a briefing. 12 276 34 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU Searches at SAPO
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. 20 002 70 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Pressure on NABU
Rada adopts bill No. 12414, which eliminates independence of NABU and SAPO The Verkhovna Rada has passed draft law No. 12414. Earlier, the NABU and the SAPO warned that its adoption would actually destroy the independence of the anti-corruption bodies. 12 925 139 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
NABU and SAPO on draft law No. 12414: If adopted, anti-corruption infrastructure will be destroyed The NABU and the SAPO stressed that amendments were made to Bill 12414 at the last minute, which effectively destroyed the independence of the SAPO and subordinated the activities of the NABU and the SAPO to the Prosecutor General. 5 508 102 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Shabunin on draft law No. 12414: Zelenskyy destroys key anti-corruption achievements of Revolution of Dignity AntAC Chairman Vitalii Shabunin said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is destroying the key anti-corruption achievements of the Revolution of Dignity, returning the country to the times of Yanukovych. 2 543 30 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Rada plans to eliminate independence of NABU and SAPO today - media Today, the Verkhovna Rada plans to amend the legislation through draft law No. 12414, which would eliminate the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. 7 748 68 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
Rada wants to subordinate NABU to Prosecutor General today, - Zhelezniak The Verkhovna Rada wants to adopt an amendment that will allow NABU to be subordinated to the Prosecutor General. 4 424 67 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU
G7 ambassadors express "serious concern" over attack on NABU, seek meeting with government Ambassadors of the Group of Seven (G7) countries have expressed "serious concerns" over the initiated investigations into several employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). 7 545 64 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
NABU indicates employee detained by SSU is not Russian "mole" The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has commented on the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SSU) claims regarding possible cooperation between a NABU employee and a representative of Russian intelligence services. 9 628 65 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU
Coordinated actions of SSU, Prosecutor General’s Office, and SBI signal government’s intent to undermine independence of anti-corruption bodies – Transparency International Ukraine Transparency International Ukraine has condemned pressure on Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies as unacceptable. 9 863 26 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU Searches at SAPO
Forbes editor-in-chief Davydenko on searches at NABU: Is SSU looking for spies or destroying anti-corruption body? Editor-in-chief of Forbes Ukraine Borys Davydenko commented on the searches of the NABU and the SAPO. 2 194 13 Previously in trend: Search in NABU Pressure on NABU Searches at SAPO
Page 1 of 2
more news
