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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. 27 012 244 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 
"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 
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 
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 
Mindich and Zuckerman brothers in Israel, - Zhelezniak People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on the current whereabouts of Tymur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal-95" studio and associate of the President of Ukraine, and his accomplices. 21 931 198 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine 
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 
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 
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 
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. 20 707 153 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Assassination attempt on Mindich 
Zelenskyy must resign. There is no other way out of crisis – Honcharenko President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy must resign. 8 943 130 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindich, oligarch close to Zelenskyy, left Ukraine few hours before NABU searches, - media Tymur Mindich, co-owner of the "Kvartal 95" studio, left Ukraine a few hours before the NABU search. 29 398 124 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindich’s business 
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. 5 512 122 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. 16 722 119 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"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. 16 956 117 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
Owner of "Kvartal-95", Mindich, acquired diamond business in Russia. VIDEO Businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal-95" Tymur Mindich ran a diamond business that operated both in Ukraine and Russia. 30 690 115 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business 
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 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. 29 430 114 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 
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. 16 798 107 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. 14 833 106 Previously in trend: 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 
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 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 
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 
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 
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. 20 767 96 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 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 
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 
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. 8 518 92 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan Mindichgate 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. 10 314 91 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Co-owner of "95 Kvartal" Mindich may become defendant in FBI investigation into money laundering at Odesa Port Plant, - media Businessman and co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich may become a defendant of an FBI investigation into money laundering at the Odesa Port Plant. The case is linked to the former co-owner of the OPP and Ukrainian law enforcement agencies. 11 575 91 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business 
"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 
"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 
Trump: "There is good chance we can make deal, but corruption situation in Ukraine is not helpful" US President Donald Trump said there is a "good chance" of reaching a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine. However, he added that "the corruption situation in Ukraine is not helpful." 8 807 86 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations 
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 
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 
Zelenskyy on exposure of large-scale energy sector corruption: "There must be convictions" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the anti-corruption operation Midas that exposed large-scale corruption in the energy sector, stressing that "everyone who built schemes must receive a clear procedural response." 6 834 82 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption 
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 
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. 18 212 80 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Mindichgate 
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. 8 008 80 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindich left Ukraine legally, - State Border Guard Service Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich had all the documents that "give the right to cross the border during martial law." 7 710 79 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption 
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). 25 270 79 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate 
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. 67 401 78 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal Searches at Yermak’s premises 
Mindich pressured Umerov to purchase low-quality bulletproof vests from shady business establishment - Nikolaienko Co-owner of the Kvartal-95 studio, Timur Mindich, was behind the corrupt scheme involving the contract for bulletproof vests. 33 804 78 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business 
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. 5 051 74 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Hrynchuk on the NABU investigation: Zero tolerance for corruption (updated) All persons whose guilt in embezzlement of funds in the energy sector is proven must be held accountable. 7 922 74 Previously in trend: Searches at Halushchenko’s home Energy sector corruption 
