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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. 3 441 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. 10 417 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). 5 801 101 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. 9 944 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. 4 074 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. 20 394 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. 21 053 113 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. 32 588 156 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. 3 857 35 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mahamedrasulov on Yermak: Midas case has strong physical evidence NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov has commented on the possible involvement of former Presidential Office chief Andriy Yermak in energy-sector corruption. 8 235 22 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. 3 962 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Kolomoiskyi on suspension of "Mindichgate": NABU may have reached agreement with Zelenskyy During the court hearing, Ihor Kolomoyskyi refused to name the organizer of the corruption scheme in the energy sector known as "Mindichgate." He also suggested why NABU stopped the publication of the "Mindich tapes." 4 534 40 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Assassination attempt on Mindich 
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. 3 423 42 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Notice of suspicion for Yermak 
Pastor Mark Burns: Corruption scandals complicate Western support for Ukraine Mark Burns, a preacher and televangelist close to Trump, said that corruption scandals in the Ukrainian government are negatively affecting Ukraine's image among Western partners and complicating advocacy for further assistance. 1 504 39 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate 
Mindich and Tsukerman’s Israeli citizenship complicates their extradition to Ukraine, - NABU Individuals who have fled Ukrainian justice abroad are attempting to use martial law as a basis for defence in courts in other countries. These include entrepreneurs Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are involved in the "Midas" case. 5 292 122 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU is investigating who and how facilitated Mindich’s departure from Ukraine, - detective Abakumov The NABU understood the risks that Tymur Mindich could leave Ukraine. 6 397 35 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
Mindichgate: list of journalists on whom Mindich had compiled dossiers was published: among them are Butusov, Nikolov, and Kulikov The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, has published a list of journalists on whom Tymur Mindich, co-owner of the Kvartal-95 studio, compiled dossiers. 7 600 24 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media Mindichgate 
Selection of candidates for supervisory boards of key energy companies begins, - Svyrydenko The next stage of the reboot of energy companies in Ukraine is beginning. 1 811 25 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU initially planned Operation Midas to expose corruption in Ministry of Defence, - Mahamedrasulov NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov announced the goal of Operation Midas to expose corruption in the energy sector. Initially, this and other cases were planned in relation to the Ministry of Defence. 18 042 26 Previously in trend: Corruption in MoD Mindichgate 
Message to Zelenskyy? Why did Kolomoisky go public? || Uncensored. VIDEO Ihor Kolomoisky has rapidly burst onto (or rather returned to) the Ukrainian media scene. Today, he is resuming his public activities, gradually revealing juicy details about Timur Mindich and the behind-the-scenes world of Ukrainian politics. 8 702 23 Previously in trend: Uncensored Mindichgate 
Kolomoiskyi reports assassination attempt on Mindich in Israel (updated). VIDEO Today, during another court hearing, Ihor Kolomoiskyi said there had been an attempt on the life of Timur Mindich. 20 491 153 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Assassination attempt on Mindich 
Finmonitoring checks origin of funds deposited as bail for "Mindichgate" figures The State Financial Monitoring Service continues to verify the origin of funds belonging to individuals and legal entities who posted bail for those involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal. 9 693 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Myroniuk, defendant in "Mindichgate" scandal, visited SBI building The SBI established that the individuals involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal were present in the Bureau's building. 3 170 25 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Second meeting of Verkhovna Rada Temporary Investigative Commission on "Mindichgate" held. VIDEO In the Verkhovna Rada, the second meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) on Economic Security has been held, at which the "Mindichgate" case is being discussed. 4 297 21 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Servant of People Skorokhod appears on "Mindich tapes" – Kudrytskyi MP Anna Skorokhod, whose premises were searched on 5 December, appears on NABU recordings in the "Mindichgate" case. 6 895 27 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Searches at Anna Skorokhod’s house 
No NACP audit could have exposed Energoatom corruption scheme due to its scale – Pavlushchyk In January 2025, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) carried out an inspection of Energoatom, the national nuclear energy generating company, which figures in a corruption case linked to Timur Mindich and large-scale abuses in the energy sector. However, the inspection focused primarily on anti-corruption safeguards, corruption risks and the need for changes, rather than on the company’s spending or procurement, as those are overseen by other state bodies. 68 840 50 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate NACP is investigating non-public data on "Mindich’s films," - Agency head Pavlushkyk The NACP is examining non-public data related to the "Mindich tapes" to determine whether its employees could have been involved in the corruption scandal featured in the recordings. 2 089 6 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Looters in power have been engaged in systemic corruption," says Servant of People Hetmantsev. VIDEO Ukraine is currently in a deep political crisis triggered by corruption scandals and corrupt officials in positions of power. 16 629 119 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Corrupt character from TV series "Servant of People" tries to flee to Israel: "My surname is Mindich. You should have been warned". VIDEO In the 16th episode of the second season of the series "Servant of the People," there is an episode reminiscent of the development of a corruption scandal involving Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio. 17 479 71 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
60% of Ukrainians believe that Zelenskyy responsible for corruption of those involved in "Mindichgate". INFOGRAPHICS Most citizens believe that Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears personal responsibility for the corruption of those involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal. 4 961 74 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Court in absentia imposes preventive measure on Mindich in form of pre-trial detention The High Anti-Corruption Court has ordered pre-trial detention for Timur Mindich, co-owner of the Kvartal 95 Studio. 3 527 65 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Danish Ministry of Defence is awaiting report from Ukraine on Fire Point in light of "Mindichgate" scandal The Danish Ministry of Defense is awaiting clarification from Ukraine on certain issues related to Fire Point in light of the corruption scandal. 3 716 39 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": court rejects Chernyshov’s appeal against preventive measure The Appeal Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has partially dismissed an appeal against the preventive measure imposed on former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of illegal enrichment. 1 856 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate HACC chooses preventive measure for Mindich in absentia. VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) is holding an in absentia hearing to decide on a pretrial restraint measure for Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95 Studio. 1 588 18 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
To save the country, government of national unity must be formed from all factions of Verkhovna Rada, - Klitschko To save Ukraine from corruption and Russian aggression, democracy must be restored. In particular, it is necessary to urgently form a government of national unity, as was done in Great Britain and Israel during the war. 1 402 48 Previously in trend: Government of national unity Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal 
Week before his dismissal, Yermak wanted to secure Maliuk’s resignation, - media A week before his dismissal from the OP, Andrii Yermak attempted to secure Vasyl Maliuk's resignation from his position as head of the SSU. 67 135 78 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal Searches at Yermak’s premises 
Mindyich illegally compiled dossiers on Butusov and nine other journalists Among the 10 journalists on whom Timur Mindich, co-owner of the Kvartal-95 studio, illegally compiled dossiers was Yurii Butusov. 15 053 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindich will be put on international wanted list - NABU Director Kryvonos Currently, anti-corruption authorities are doing everything they can to bring Timur Mindich, co-owner of the Kvartal-95 studio, back to the country. He is suspected of corruption. 4 401 37 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": 95 million hryvnia bail posted for Fursenko, figure in case A bail of 95 million hryvnias was posted for Ihor Fursenko, a defendant in the "Midas" case involving embezzlement at "Energoatom". He was released from custody. 4 475 33 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
US believed that corruption scandal in energy sector would push Ukraine to agree to "peace plan," - Atlantic US Vice President J.D. Vance believed that a large-scale corruption scandal in the Ukrainian energy sector could persuade Kyiv to agree to Washington's proposed 28-point "peace plan". 3 292 46 Previously in trend: US peace plan Mindichgate 
Authorities trying to blame Kolomoisky for "Mindichgate," - Zhelezniak The "Mindichgate" investigation is attempting to find traces of Ihor Kolomoyskyi. 5 524 61 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU and SAPO moved on to next stage of "Mindichgate" investigation, - Kryvonos The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have moved from the closed stage to the financial investigation stage in the "Midas" case, which involves Timur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio and friend of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 9 120 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": based on Censor.NET materials, Public Anti-Corruption Council at Defence Ministry files NABU complaint over alleged Defence Ministry abuses in body armour procurement and Umerov’s role in scheme Representatives of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at Ukraine’s Defence Ministry have filed a criminal complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) against Defence Ministry officials. The complaint concerns possible abuses by officials during tenders for the procurement of body armour. 4 488 18 Previously in trend: defense procurement Mindichgate Umerov testifies to NABU in "Mindichgate" case – media The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has questioned National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary Rustem Umerov as a witness in the case concerning the "back office" allegedly organised by Kvartal 95 co-owner Tymur Mindich. 3 526 30 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
76% of Ukrainians who know about Mindichgate consider investigation to be justified, - poll. INFOGRAPHICS The vast majority of adult citizens of Ukraine are aware of the Mindichgate investigation. 7 177 28 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy appointed Yermak as head of delegation when he learned that NABU was preparing charges against head of Presidential Administration, - media After attempting to eliminate the independence of NABU and SAP in the summer, President Zelenskyy held several meetings with the heads of anti-corruption agencies, Semen Kryvonos and Oleksandr Klymenko. 16 209 68 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Court refused to change preventive measure for Zorina in Mindichgate case The lawyer representing Liudmyla Zorin, who is suspected of embezzling funds from Energoatom, has appealed against the High Anti-Corruption Court's decision on her preventive measure. 2 724 9 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
I convinced we will have more suspects in "Midas" case – Kryvonos Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos is convinced there will be more suspects in the corruption case in the energy sector. 1 153 5 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
