ENG
8749 visitors online
Measures to clean up government from corruption are still insufficient, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that current measures to combat corruption in Ukrainian government agencies are insufficient. 5 403 66 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate 
There are no suspicious transactions involving figures in "Mindichgate" scandal, - Pronin, head of State Financial Monitoring Service There were no suspicious transactions involving individuals implicated in corruption schemes in the energy sector. 10 173 58 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Halushchenko’s resignation from post of Minister of Justice The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy supported the resignation of Herman Halushchenko from the post of Minister of Justice. 1 019 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Government begins large-scale reset of energy sector: supervisory boards of all state-owned companies to be renewed – Svyrydenko The Government is continuing a complete reset of the energy sector. 1 735 43 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Economy Minister Sobolev insists he knew nothing about "barrier" scheme at Energoatom Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev insists he was not aware of the "barrier" scheme at Energoatom. 3 596 28 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Yermak appears on "Mindich tapes" as "Alibaba" – Zhelezniak. VIDEO Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak appears on the "Mindich tapes" released by NABU. 45 573 160 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": Rada holds Temporary Investigation Commission meeting. VIDEO Rada is holding the first meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission on Economic Security, where, among other things, the results of Operation Midas are being discussed. 9 389 36 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy’s approval rating plunged 40% after "Mindichgate" and is now below 20%, Zhelezniak says. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s approval rating has dropped significantly following a major corruption scandal in the energy sector involving his inner circle. 22 773 220 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s rating Mindichgate 
"Because of corruption of Zelenskyy’s friends, we are sitting without electricity," - new investigation by Zhelezniak. VIDEO Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a member of parliament representing the Voice party, stated that the second unit of the Khmelnitskyi Nuclear Power Plant has not been operating at full capacity since March 2022, resulting in a loss of nearly 500 MW. 20 217 103 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Point solutions are not enough. We have agreed on plan to reboot energy sector and number of state bodies - Svyrydenko Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko agreed on a plan to restructure the energy sector and a number of state bodies important in this area during a meeting with the president. 2 504 58 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Renewal of the composition of NCREPU and ARMA is being prepared, there will be new head of State Property Fund - Zelenskyy Today, November 16, in the morning, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko regarding further decisions to clean up and reboot the management of the energy sector and related institutions. 3 095 47 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindichgate will affect level of aid to Ukraine - Atlantic Council expert Karatnytskyi Adrian Karatnycky, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former president of Freedom House, believes that the corruption scandal in Ukraine may affect the scale of economic support, but it will not significantly affect the volume of military aid. 5 235 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Corruption crisis in Zelenskyy’s government: bags of cash and golden toilet - FT A large-scale corruption scandal in the Ukrainian energy sector has caused a huge stir and a wave of public anger. 26 618 170 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Corruption is integral part of economy," said Yermak’s adviser Podoliak on telethon. VIDEO Advisor to the Head of the President's Office, Mykhailo Podoliak, stated that corruption is an integral part of the modern economy, regardless of the political regime. 22 266 233 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": Reboot of key state-owned energy companies is beginning, - Zelenskyy. PHOTO The reboot of key state-owned enterprises operating in the energy sector is beginning. 8 904 95 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindichgate figure Mindich fled Ukraine in VIP taxi, crossed border at 2:09 a.m. on November 10 - "Schemes" Businessman and co-founder of the Kvartal 95 studio, Timur Mindich, who is currently suspected of organizing a corruption scheme in the energy sector, used the services of the Lviv-based premium transportation service TimeLux to leave Ukraine. 21 146 99 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": MPs thanked Hrynchuk at committee meeting on her dismissal, minister fled from Zhelezniak’s questions. VIDEO During a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's energy committee, which considered the dismissal of Minister Svitlana Hrynychuk, MPs thanked her for her work. 9 896 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": Chernyshov served motion on imposition of measure of restraint in form of detention in custody The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov with a motion to impose a measure of restraint in the form of detention. 10 645 88 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Zelenskyy must remain beyond any corruption suspicion – Yermak Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak has denied President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s involvement in corruption following the exposure of corruption schemes in the energy sector. 22 751 210 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Yermak denies Zelenskyy’s involvement in corruption 
Zelenskyy removes Hrynchuk and Halushchenko from NSDC Membership President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko from the membership of National Security and Defense Council. 2 991 40 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
VR Committee backs dismissal of Hrynchuk from Position of Energy Minister The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy has supported the prime minister’s motion to dismiss Svitlana Hrynchuk from the post of Ukraine’s energy minister. 1 385 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": about $100 million flowed through office used by those involved in case, NABU director Kryvonos says Around $100 million passed through the office used by those involved in the corruption in the energy sector case. 4 056 31 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Tusk: Zelenskyy must watch for even slightest signs of corruption around him, as they are crucial for his reputation Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that from the very beginning of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presidency he warned him that Russia could use reports of corruption in the Ukrainian government for propaganda purposes. 1 614 38 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate NABU has not received data from Financial Monitoring for unusually long time, - Director Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos stated that the Bureau sometimes waits an unusually long time for data from the State Financial Monitoring Service. 7 005 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Leadership of NABU and SAPO expected possible searches and detentions until completion of Operation "Midas", - Klymenko The leadership of NABU and SAPO anticipated the risks of searches or detentions even before the completion of Operation "Midas". 3 670 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU did not meet with FBI in Mindich case, - Bureau Director Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos denied that NABU representatives had met with an FBI agent regarding the Timur Mindich case. 1 206 5 Previously in trend: FBI probe into Mindich Mindichgate 
Sikorski: "Easiest way to lose Western support is to tolerate corruption in Ukraine" Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that Ukraine will not be able to join the European Union without a fundamental fight against corruption. 1 941 30 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate "Mindichgate" undermines Ukraine’s credibility with West amid Russian attacks - Times Ukraine continues to suffer from Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, but internal corruption is causing no less damage. 2 719 24 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": EU expects transparency and reforms from Ukraine - Politico The EU seeks assurances from Ukraine regarding the use of future financial support following the exposure of a corruption scheme linked to the energy sector. 1 456 16 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
"Mindichgate": NABU did indeed install lawful wiretaps in apartment on Hrushevskoho Street, - Kryvonos NABU did indeed install wiretaps in the apartment of Tymur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95, against whom sanctions were imposed. 21 940 46 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Ukraine discusses corruption scandal in energy sector with US Congress, - Stefanishyna Ukraine is maintaining contact with the US Congress regarding the latest corruption scandal in the energy sector in order to prevent any impact on international support for the country. 4 061 39 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
Government halts selection of GTS Operator chief, finalist implicated in NABU probe – Svyrydenko The government has decided to halt the selection process for the head of the Gas Transmission System Operator (GTS Operator) due to an NABU investigation into corruption in the energy sector. 3 811 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindich’s sister refuses to say where her brother is – media The sister of "Kvartal 95" co-owner Tymur Mindich, who is implicated in an energy-sector corruption scheme, says she does not know where he is and refused to comment on NABU recordings alleging the purchase of property in Switzerland. 5 232 18 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
Newly created firm Vangar with charter capital of ₴1,000 pays bail for Zorina and Ustymenko – media Thirty-seven million hryvnias in bail for two suspects in NABU’s "Midas" investigation, back-office "employees" responsible for money laundering, Lesia Ustymenko and Liudmyla Zorina, was posted by a newly created company called Vangar, which has a charter capital of just 1,000 hryvnias. 13 481 85 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Ze’s team is toast, even his own rats are fleeing – Yurii Nikolov // UNCENSORED. VIDEO Everyone now knows who Timur Mindich is. Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva and Yurii Nikolov are publicly grilling the key figures in the biggest corruption scandal of the current government, one that leads straight to the Office of the President and, in particular, to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 13 737 59 Previously in trend: Uncensored Mindichgate 
Mindichgate: bail posted for corruption scheme suspects Ustymenko and Zorina Bail has been posted for two suspects in the large-scale embezzlement scheme at Energoatom — Lesia Ustymenko and Liudmyla Zorina. Both women worked in the "back office" responsible for money laundering. 11 302 115 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Kremlin stands behind corruption schemes in energy sector – Podoliak, Adviser to head of Office of President Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the Office of the President, has accused the Kremlin of being behind the corruption scandal in Ukraine’s energy sector. 37 265 237 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
IMF demands decisive anti-corruption efforts from Ukraine The International Monetary Fund has urged Ukraine to step up its anti-corruption efforts in order to maintain the trust of international partners and donors. 2 678 30 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindichgate may hinder Ukraine’s EU accession – La Repubblica The NABU investigation into corruption schemes in the energy sector may hinder Ukraine’s EU accession process and the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Kyiv. 4 415 55 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s Membership in the EU Mindichgate 
Western media on "Mindichgate": One of biggest scandals amid energy problems The global media has called the recent investigation by NABU one of the biggest corruption scandals in Ukraine. 7 010 37 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Halushchenko sought to control Ukrenergo for loyal appointments - Kudrytskyi Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko attempted to establish control over Ukrenergo not to strengthen the energy system, but to appoint loyal people to key positions. 1 694 4 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Kallas on "Mindichgate": There is no room for corruption, especially now. It is literally people’s money that should go to front lines The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, called the kickback scandal at "Energoatom" extremely unfortunate and urged Ukraine to take the investigation seriously. 2 190 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Zelenskyy: I haven’t spoken to Mindich since beginning of investigation President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has not communicated with Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal-95, since the investigation into corruption in the energy sector became public. 8 678 94 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Lithuanian Finance Minister on "Mindichgate": It may have affected trust, but what are options? Commenting on the corruption scandal in Ukraine's energy sector, Lithuanian Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas said that it could affect the ministers' resolve ahead of discussions on further funding for Ukraine. 2 508 21 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
One of figures involved in "Mindichgate" scandal spoke of close ties with SBI leadership The individuals featured in the recordings released by NABU discussed their close ties with the leadership of the State Bureau of Investigations. 4 638 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Telethon avoided mentioning Mindich while covering NABU’s "Midas" operation, - media From the morning of 10 November until midday on the 11th, the telethon ‘'United News’’ limited itself to brief mentions of Operation "Midas" in its news broadcasts. What is more, the telethon ignored the involvement of Timur Mindich, co-owner of "Kvartal 95," in the case. 12 928 58 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption Mindich crossed border four hours before NABU searches, - media Timur Mindich, co-owner of "Kvartal 95" and associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, crossed the border into Poland four hours before searches were conducted at his apartments on Hrushevskyi Street in Kyiv. 10 555 34 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine 
Tsukerman from ’Mindich tapes’ denies NABU corruption allegations: "It’s all lies". AUDIO Ally of President Zelenskyy, Oleksandr Tsukerman ("Shugarman"), whom investigators consider involved in corruption schemes at Energoatom headed by Kvartal 95 co-owner Tymur Mindich, called NABU’s notice of suspicion "a lie." 6 707 62 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption 
