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"Mindich warned me": Kolomoiskyi stated in court that information about his arrest had been leaked. VIDEO During a recent court hearing, oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi stated that he knew in advance about the investigation being prepared against him. According to a correspondent from Censor.NET, the businessman used this fact as an argument against the risk of him fleeing. 62 598 39 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Four months of "Mindichgate": no reboot of energy companies has taken place, - Zhelezniak Four months have passed since the start of "Mindichgate." Government officials promised "unrestrained changes," which never happened. 9 043 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Barrier" was beneficial for Ukraine, as it allowed Energoatom to avoid bankruptcy," - lawyer of Mindichgate suspect The lawyer representing Ihor Myroniuk, a figure in the Mindichgate scandal, explained that the "barrier" scheme in the energy sector allowed Energoatom to avoid bankruptcy. 4 542 58 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate" has not deterred European defence investors from Ukraine – Kubilius European defence companies remain interested in establishing joint production ventures with Ukraine despite individual corruption scandals. 597 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindichgate: Energoatom contractors will avoid punishment for "kickbacks" if they report it to NABU themselves, Kryvonos says Contractors of Energoatom who paid "kickbacks" to figures in the Mindichgate case may avoid criminal liability if they report it to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) themselves. 2 891 21 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
Mindich on Zelenskyy: "I am lucky in life to have such wonderful friend". VIDEO Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio, who is suspected of corruption, has voiced his position on the NABU investigation. 17 645 98 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU has established which state agencies searched for data in registers and "Safe City" after start of Operation "Midas", - Zhelezniak. VIDEO After the launch of Operation "Midas", a number of officials from various law enforcement and government agencies searched court records and Kyiv's video surveillance system for information about the case and NABU vehicles. 10 106 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy: No one is blocking anti-corruption investigations, and my "trusted individuals" are insinuations President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists that the authorities are not interfering in the investigation of corruption cases against former ministers and his business partners, and called allegations about his "trusted associates" unfounded. 8 037 83 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate US Congress: "Mindich is President Zelenskyy’s partner, involved in $100 million bribery". DOCUMENT The Ministry of Justice report to the US Congress mentions "Mindichgate" in Ukraine. 16 052 45 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
State Financial Monitoring Service head Pronin spent month in Tanzania and Mexico on "business trip". VIDEO During one year in office, the Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service, Filip Pronin, spent more than 2 months on foreign business trips. Among the countries visited were Tanzania, Mexico, and a number of European states. The official's trips strangely coincided with important meetings of parliamentary temporary investigative commissions (TICs) s of inquiry or corruption scandals such as "Mindichgate." 8 851 52 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy’s weak spot: how Halushchenko wanted to flee to US as ambassador. VIDEO Journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva presents a brief breakdown of the details of the case of former energy minister Herman Halushchenko. 6 748 34 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko case 
NABU spoke about Halushchenko’s role in "Mindichgate". VIDEO The NABU has released new details about the Mindichgate case and Halushchenko's role in it. 9 486 20 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko case 
Halushchenko vs NABU: How detective Mahamedrasulov was abused so that Mindich’s tapes would not surface? // Uncensored. VIDEO Journalist Maryna Daniliuk-Yarmolaieva, in the project "Uncensored," presents a brief analysis of the court hearing in the case of former energy minister Herman Halushchenko and the details that emerged during the consideration of the preventive measure. 5 782 17 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko case 
"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. 6 979 54 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich stole money from Ukraine through offshore companies linked to Russia and Russian agent Omson, - NABU The offshore company, through which more than $100 million was legalised, was headed by Aivar Omson. He has ties to Russia. 14 831 106 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Anti-Corruption Court to hear complaint today over detention of ex-energy minister Halushchenko The High Anti-Corruption Court has scheduled a hearing on a complaint alleging the unlawful detention of the former energy minister. 1 468 12 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained 
European Commission on Halushchenko’s detention: Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies are delivering results The European Union said it is closely monitoring Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts and notes the work of relevant agencies amid the detention of former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. 1 227 16 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained 
Mindichgate: Halushchenko notified of suspicion of laundering over $112 million, - NABU. INFOGRAPHICS NABU and SAPO have expanded the circle of suspects in the "Midas" case. The former Minister of Energy (2021–2025) has been exposed for money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation. 8 916 98 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained 
Halushchenko will be declared suspect after being transported to Kyiv, - media Former Minister of Justice and former head of the Ministry of Energy Herman Halushchenko, who was detained while attempting to leave Ukraine, is to be charged after his transfer to Kyiv. 4 718 44 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained NABU confirmed detention of Halushchenko while crossing border Today, February 15, while crossing the state border, NABU detectives detained the former Minister of Energy in connection with the Midas case. 12 529 82 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Halushchenko was detained 
Halushchenko was detained while trying to cross border, - media On the night of February 15, former Energy Minister German Halushchenko was detained while attempting to cross the border. 8 882 58 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy on Yermak’s dismissal: Not because of corruption, "I had my own reasons" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied that a NABU corruption probe was the reason for the dismissal of his former Office head Andriy Yermak. 7 006 72 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal 
Mindich’s sister lived in central Moscow in apartment of Russian army general close to Putin, - media The sister of Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio, who is wanted by the NABU, Liubov Mindich, has been using an apartment in central Moscow for ten years. The property belongs to the family of Russian Army General Nikolai Abroskin, who is close to Putin. 18 211 80 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Mindichgate 
Mindichgate: Yurchyshyn appealed to NABU regarding cooperation with police on illegal surveillance of journalists The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, appealed to the NABU regarding communication with the National Police in the investigation of illegal surveillance of a number of journalists involved in Operation "Midas". 7 142 9 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Financial Monitoring Service drags out NABU requests and blocking of corrupt funds – AntAC The Financial Monitoring Service (Finmon) ignores or takes an excessively long time to review NABU’s requests, fails to carry out its direct duties, and is reluctant to verify the origin of funds posted for suspects in corruption cases. 1 194 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Final word on "Mindichgate" has not been said; there will be additional details, - Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos noted that the "Mindichgate" case has not yet been finalized. Additional details will be provided. 2 181 26 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Court recognised Butusov as victim in case of Mindich’s gang - Zelenskyy’s friend and owner of "Kvartal-95" The Solomianskyi District Court ordered NABU detectives to consider a motion to recognise Yurii Butusov, commander of the unmanned systems platoon of the "Khartiia" brigade, as a victim. 11 313 33 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy ally’s production company gets UAH 341 million from budget, halts operations after Mindich flees Kinokit LLC, which previously produced content for the Rada TV channel as part of the national telethon, has currently suspended operations. 12 204 47 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich and Tsukerman may be placed on Interpol’s wanted list – Klymenko Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have sent documents to Interpol seeking to place Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman on its wanted list — suspects in the NABU "Midas" case involving corruption in the energy sector. 2 572 44 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
Next outcome in "Midas" case will not be long in coming, - Klymenko Anti-corruption authorities are actively investigating a case of corruption in the energy sector ("Midas"). 3 988 20 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
ARMA has assets that are being investigated as part of "Mindichgate" scandal, - acting head Maksymenko No searches or other investigative actions have been conducted at ARMA since the beginning of "Mindichgate." 714 2 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU says Umerov is not currently suspect in Mindich case National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, who previously served as defense minister, has not been served with a notice of suspicion in the energy-sector corruption case known as "Midas". 1 487 31 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Why did everyone assume that Ukrainian energy facilities were unprotected?" - former Minister of Energy Hrynchuk Former head of the Ministry of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that some Ukrainian facilities, in particular those belonging to "Energoatom" and "Ukrenergo," had received adequate protection from enemy attacks. She also stated that she had no connection to "Mindichgate." 17 024 91 Previously in trend: Critical infrastructure protection Mindichgate 
Chernyshov acknowledges Yermak is his children’s godfather: both appear in same corruption case Former deputy prime minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of abuse of office and receiving an undue benefit, said that Yermak is the godfather of his children. 5 556 38 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
Mindich planned his departure from Ukraine at least day before NABU searches, Kryvonos says Timur Mindich, a figure in NABU’s "Midas" operation to expose corruption at Energoatom, left Ukraine on the night of November 10, 2025. 3 259 18 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate HACC upheld detention of Myroniuk, figure in "Mindichgate" scandal The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court considered an appeal by the defence team of one of the figures involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal, Ihor Myroniuk, against the extension of his preventive measure. 711 5 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NACP says its staff are not involved in ’Mindichgate’ after internal review The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has completed an internal review in connection with a corruption case involving Energoatom. It was launched on 10 November 2025 in response to NABU’s publication of the "Mindich tapes" as part of Operation Midas. 1 043 13 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Police open probe into illegal surveillance of journalists in "Mindichgate" case Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District Police Department has opened criminal proceedings over possible illegal surveillance of a number of journalists by figures in NABU’s Midas operation. 2 559 12 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Mindichgate 
Mindichgate: UAH 40m bail for Basov posted by newly created firm with UAH 75,000 capital and his lawyers – media A bail of UAH 40 million for a figure in the "Midas" case, Energoatom’s executive director for physical protection and security Dmytro Basov, was posted by a newly created Kyiv-based company and his lawyers. 3 602 44 Previously in trend: Mindichgate UP journalists found Mindich and Tsukerman in Israel. VIDEO Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are involved in a corruption case in the energy sector, have been found in Israel. 10 791 93 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
39% of Ukrainians believe Zelenskyy was involved in Mindich’s scheme, - survey. INFOGRAPHICS Only 19% of Ukrainians surveyed believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unaware of corruption in his circle and was not involved in the corruption scheme to embezzle money in the energy sector. On the other hand, 39% of respondents think otherwise and believe that the president is part of the corruption scheme exposed by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). 6 020 102 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Tkach recounted how he found Mindich in Israel: "He is comfortable here and is not ready to return" Investigative journalist Mykhailo Tkach of "Ukrainska Pravda" shared details of how he found Timur Mindich, a businessman suspected of corruption who had fled the country and was co-owner of the "Kvartal 95" studio. 10 209 39 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
Was Umerov really trying to get Mindich off hook at FBI over corruption in army? || Uncensored. VIDEO According to four anonymous sources cited by The Washington Post, during his visit to the United States for talks on a peace plan, Rustem Umerov held closed-door meetings with FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino. 4 231 11 Previously in trend: Uncensored Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy’s "comedy troupe" could spell disaster for his presidency, - Times The corruption scandal involving President Zelenskyy's inner circle may raise questions among Ukraine's allies. 20 766 96 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
UP journalists found Mindich in Israel. PHOTO Investigative journalists from Ukrainska Pravda have discovered Tymur Mindich, a businessman involved in a large-scale investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) into corruption in the energy sector, in Israel. 21 262 113 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
At meeting with head of FBI, Umerov asked for protection from NABU in Mindich case, - media According to four anonymous sources cited by The Washington Post, during his visit to the United States to discuss a peace plan, Rustem Umerov held closed-door meetings with FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino. 32 915 156 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Security Service of Ukraine opens high treason case against Mindich – Honcharenko. DOCUMENT The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has opened criminal proceedings against Tymur Mindich, a figure in the anti-corruption operation dubbed "Midas", under the article on high treason. 3 995 35 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
59% of Ukrainians who know about "Mindichgate" consider Zelenskyy responsible for corruption, - KIIS. INFOGRAPHICS 77% of Ukrainians are aware of the Mindichgate investigation. 59% believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears personal responsibility for Mindich's corrupt actions. 4 088 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
