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Mindichgate: corruption group collected dossiers on NABU, SAPO and SBU officers ’Mindichgate’ figures were collecting "background information" on SSU staff – Kryvonos The individuals involved in the corruption scheme in the energy sector were compiling "background information" not only on NABU and SAPO staff, but also on officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). 2 564 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindich Kvartal 95 co-owner Mindich collected "background information" on 500 NABU detectives, MPs and journalists Co-owner of the Kvartal 95 studio Timur Mindich collected "background information" on more than 500 NABU detectives, MPs, ministers and journalists. 12 786 66 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

The Verkhovna Rada Committee is holding a meeting on the Mindichgate case "Mindichgate": Verkhovna Rada committee holds meeting on interim findings of Operation Midas. VIDEO The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption Policy is holding a meeting attended by representatives of NABU, SAPO, NACP, ARMA and the SSU. 2 991 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Arakhamiia Information about preparation of charges against Arakhamiia and Klymenko is not true, - SSU The information that the Security Service of Ukraine was allegedly preparing to announce suspicions of high treason against the head of the Servant of the People faction, Davyd Arakhamiia, or the head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, is not true. 4 449 49 Previously in trend: NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate

Yermak instructed to prepare charges against Klymenko. After NABU’s "Midas" probe, Yermak tasked security officials with preparing notice of suspicion for SAPO chief Klymenko – media After parts of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) investigation dubbed "Midas" into corruption in the president’s inner circle were published, Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak instructed law enforcement officials to prepare a notice of suspicion for Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). 25 116 79 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate

Zelenskyy and Yermak US peace plan played into Zelenskyy’s hands, erasing anti-corruption tensions - ZN.ua The US peace plan scared Ukraine, its allies, and even the American establishment, but unexpectedly played into the hands of President Zelenskyy. The focus of attention within the country has shifted, and anti-corruption tensions have been erased. 8 395 92 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan Mindichgate

Umerov faces suspicion NABU prepared suspicion against Umerov, - Honcharenko The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has prepared charges against the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov. 16 600 107 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Zelenskyy and Svyrydenko Decision has been prepared on full audit of state defense companies and their contracts - Zelenskyy at meeting with Svyrydenko President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on key aspects of our financial stability, support for Ukrainians, and relations with partners. 2 472 60 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Ukraine issued a warrant for Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman’s arrest for corruption. Owner of "Kvartal-95" Mindich is on international wanted list Businessmen Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, who are suspected of committing corruption offences, have been placed on the wanted list. 10 146 91 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

The SBI stated that the facts of pressure on Bureau employees after the tapes were not confirmed "Mindich’s tapes": facts of influence on SBI employees not confirmed, - Bureau Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation did not find any evidence of pressure, influence, or instructions in the interests of third parties on the Bureau's employees. 2 927 24 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindich and Tsukerman Fire Point co-owner Shtillerman: Mindich wanted to buy 50% of shares Businessman Tymur Mindich claimed 50% of the shares in the Fire Point arms company, which, among other things, manufactures Flamingo long-range missiles. 7 283 68 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Mindichgate

Yarmoliuk and Chalyi uncensored Our ambassadors are barred from travelling abroad. Even women can’t travel way Mindich does – Chalyi. VIDEO In the new episode of Uncensored, journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva talks with former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Valerii Chalyi about the week’s hottest developments. They discuss how the corruption scandal in the Defence Ministry and the government is affecting Ukraine’s foreign policy: Western media are savouring the names of Mindich and Chernyshov, while Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban compares Ukraine to "an alcoholic asking for another drink." 5 505 29 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate

SAPO deputy head Andriy Sinyuk resigns at own request SAPO deputy prosecutor Andrii Syniuk resigns at own request – statement Deputy head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), Andrii Syniuk, has resigned. 6 627 30 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindichgate: SBI has first results of the investigation Mindichgate: SBI will soon inform Temporary Investigative Commission about first results of inspection - Sapian The State Bureau of Investigations has the first results of its review of information published in the media after the operation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) "Midas." 2 369 22 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Zelenskyy told MPs that corruption scandal is being "stirred up by Russians and, to some extent, Americans," - Zhelezniak According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the issue of corruption in the Ukrainian president's circle is being artificially "hyped up" by Russians and Americans. Zelenskyy made this statement during a meeting with members of parliament from the Servant of the People faction. 26 843 244 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Servant of the People Mokan Servant of People MP Mokan refuses to attend faction meeting with Zelenskyy. VIDEO Vasyl Mokan, a member of parliament from the Servant of the People faction, publicly refused to attend a meeting between MPs and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 12 102 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

David van Weel News about corruption in Ukraine is "bad sign" for donor countries – Dutch FM van Weel For countries that provide Ukraine with significant financial support, reports of corruption are not a good sign. 2 633 18 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindichgate is the biggest threat to Zelenskyy Corruption scandal poses biggest threat to Zelenskyy’s government since February 2022 - AP Pressure is mounting on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take decisive action to demonstrate accountability in connection with the corruption scandal, which poses the greatest threat to his government since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 1 554 9 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal

Who did Tymur Mindich meet with in Ukraine? Mindich and Tsukerman held secret meetings on Trukhaniv Island in Kyiv, - media. VIDEO Tymur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95, had influence not only in the state's energy and defence sectors. 27 753 28 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Who posted bail for Chernyshov? New details Bail for Chernyshov was paid by individuals associated with Mindich - Zhelezniak One of those who posted bail for Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov may be a lawyer associated with Mindich's circle. 6 928 45 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Yermak’s dismissal: What does the FT advise Zelensky? Zelenskyy should dismiss Yermak and start working with opposition - FT President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should dismiss the head of the Presidential Administration, Andrii Yermak, and form a government of new reformers. 8 004 59 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Hrynchuk stated that she was in Ukraine, and Halushchenko disappeared from contact Hrynchuk claims he is in Ukraine. Halushchenko could have deactivated his messengers - BBC News Former Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynychuk denied reports that she was abroad. Former Minister of Justice Herman Halushchenko did not receive messages from journalists due to the possible deactivation of his messengers. 4 879 12 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Chernyshov is being given a preventive measure. What is known? "Mindichgate": UAH 51 million bail posted for Chernyshov - media On 19 November, 51 million hryvnias in bail was paid for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of illegal enrichment. He is expected to be released from pre-trial detention in the near future. 6 896 71 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Executive Director for Security at Energoatom, Ihor Fursenko Mindichgate: High Specialized Court of Ukraine upheld Fursenko’s arrest. Bail set at UAH 95 million. The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has upheld the preventive measure imposed on Ihor Fursenko, a defendant in a corruption case in the energy sector. He will remain in custody until January 8, with the possibility of bail set at 95 million hryvnia. 1 128 5 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Coalition of stability: Servant of the People responds to Poturaiev’s statement Servant of People on Poturaiev’s statement regarding national stability coalition: This is not position of faction The Servant of the People party commented on the statement made by MP Mykyta Poturaiev about the need to form a new coalition and government. 7 119 47 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mykyta Poturaiev Servant of People faction calls for creation of coalition of national stability, - Poturaiev The Servant of the People political party faction has announced its political position regarding the anti-corruption investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) into the activities of a criminal group led by Timur Mindich. 7 918 80 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Prosecutor in the trial of Chernyshov "500 thousand for construction": Prosecutor Savitskyi revealed details of Chernyshov’s financing from office of relatives of traitor Derkach. VIDEO In court, prosecutor Serhii Savitskyi presented detailed arguments regarding the origin and circumstances of former Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Chernyshov's receipt of funds which, according to the investigation, were transferred to him by representatives of a criminal organisation linked to relatives of Ukrainian traitor Andrii Derkach. 10 070 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Honcharenko says President Zelenskyy must resign Zelenskyy must resign. There is no other way out of crisis – Honcharenko President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy must resign. 8 822 130 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

The Rada supported the dismissal of Svitlana Hrynchuk Verkhovna Rada supported dismissal of Hrynchuk from post of Minister of Energy The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the dismissal of Svitlana Hrynchuk from the post of Minister of Energy. 2 945 21 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Searches at Naftogaz No searches are being conducted in Naftogaz offices – press service No searches are currently being conducted in the offices of the Naftogaz Group. 881 8 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Verkhovna Rada dismisses Halushchenko from ministerial post Rada backs dismissal of Halushchenko from ministerial post The Verkhovna Rada has approved the dismissal of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko. 2 736 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Will Mindich be extradited to Ukraine? Kryvonos on prospects for Mindich’s extradition: We are working on it The National Anti-Corruption Bureau will make every effort to ensure that the extradition of businessman Timur Mindich to Ukraine becomes possible. 5 734 14 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Yermak Meeting between Yermak and Witkoff cancelled over corruption scandal in Ukraine – The Economist The Economist journalist Oliver Carroll has reported the cancellation of a planned meeting between Trump’s special representative Steve Witkoff and the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak. 11 631 53 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Turkey Mindichgate

Naftogaz NABU conducting searches at Naftogaz – Honcharenko NABU detectives are currently conducting searches at Naftogaz. 3 042 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Why was Fursenko placed at Fire Point? Details Fursenko was given job at Fire Point so he could freely travel abroad NABU records show that Ihor Fursenko, a figure in the "Mindichgate" scandal, was hired by the company "Fire Point" so that he could travel abroad and move freely around Ukraine. 2 960 10 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindichgate: Dmytro Basov remains in custody Mindichgate: HACC Appeals Chamber keeps Basov in custody. Bail set at 40 million hryvnias The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has upheld the detention of Dmytro Basov, a suspect in the energy corruption case. He will remain in custody, with bail set at 40 million hryvnias. 1 131 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Conditions for Yermak’s dismissal as head of the Presidential Office Zelenskyy may dismiss Yermak if NABU recordings contain direct conversation with head of Presidential Office about corruption – sources Sources close to the President’s Office do not believe that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will dismiss the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak. 6 065 70 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

How much money did Mindichgate figures launder? Mindich and Tsukerman laundered over UAH 311 million – NABU data. DOCUMENT Defendants in the energy corruption case, Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, illegally laundered funds totalling more than UAH 311 million. 3 968 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Sanctions against Mindich and Zuckerman: Zelensky signed a decree NABU’s notice of suspicion for Mindich mentions his friendly relations with Zelenskyy. DOCUMENT The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has notified businessman Tymur Mindich of suspicion on multiple counts. 8 102 36 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindich Mindich only curator in Energoatom corruption scheme. Other "beneficiaries" involved - NABU detective Mahamedrasulov Businessman Tymur Mindich is only a curator in the corruption scheme in Energoatom. In addition to him, there are other "beneficiaries". 11 917 36 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Who is whitewashing the activities of the President’s Office: a list of bloggers 14 bloggers who whitewashed President’s Office in early days of "Mindichgate". VIDEO Communications specialist and founder of the initiative "How not to become a vegetable" Oksana Moroz released a video in which she talked about 14 bloggers who spread " OP manuals" from the beginning of "Mindichgate". 16 953 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Chernyshov in court HACC remands Chernyshov in custody with bail set at UAH 51.6 million The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a measure of restraint on former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of illicit enrichment, in the form of detention with an alternative of bail set at UAH 51.6 million. 3 021 28 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Mindichgate

Servant of the People MP says Yermak should resign as head of President’s Office "Yermak should step down," says Servant of People MP Venislavskyi MP Fedir Venislavskyi from the Servant of the People faction has said that the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, should step down. 16 828 117 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate

Chernyshov continues to be subject to preventive measures High Anti-Corruption Court continues to select preventive measure for Chernyshov (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS The High Anti-Corruption Court continues to select a preventive measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of illegal enrichment. 3 678 26 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Mindichgate

The Economist: Zelenskyy stunned by scale of corruption allegations Ukraine is experiencing its deepest political crisis since start of full-scale invasion, - Economist A major corruption scandal in the upper echelons of power is escalating into the biggest political crisis in Ukraine since Russian troops advanced on Kyiv in February 2022. 9 057 62 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

What property do the Mindichgate figures own? Apartments, land and cars: what Mindichgate figures have purchased in recent years Those involved in the NABU case on corruption in the energy sector have purchased expensive cars and real estate in recent years. 9 072 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Yermak faces dismissal On Thursday, Zelenskyy will dismiss Yermak. Candidate to replace him is Markarova, - Honcharenko The Verkhovna Rada is reporting that on Thursday, 20 November, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will dismiss the head of the Presidential Administration, Andrii Yermak. 29 182 114 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Mindichgate: suspects also influenced state-owned oblenergo companies Halushchenko and co, in addition to Energoatom, also influenced state-owned oblenergo – Kudrytskyi The individuals implicated in the energy corruption case may also have exerted influence over state-owned regional power distribution (oblenergo) companies. 7 379 10 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate

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