SAPO prosecutor: Zelenskyy-linked oligarch Mindich influenced Halushchenko and Umerov Kvartal-95 co-owner Tymur Mindich, who was served with a notice of suspicion by NABU, exerted influence over ministers in the energy and defense sectors. 8 976 52 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
Chernyshov has been notified of suspicion of illegal enrichment within framework of Operation Midas, - NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified the former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine that he is suspected of illegal enrichment. The case concerns Oleksii Chernyshov, who is involved in a corruption scheme in the energy sector. 4 593 52 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Energy sector corruption
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. 12 854 58 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption
NABU conducts operation to expose corruption in energy sector: 1,000 hours of audio recordings. VIDEO&PHOTOS The NABU and the SAPO have announced a large-scale operation to expose corruption in the energy sector. 9 235 51 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Searches at Halushchenko’s home
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. 17 884 71 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 68 903 50 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Mindichgate
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. 4 508 49 Previously in trend: NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate
"Corruption must be destroyed. Unfortunately, not in our lifetime," – Servant of People Bohutska Servant of the People MP Yelyzaveta Bohutska doubts that corruption in Ukraine can be defeated "in our lifetime." 3 671 49 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Energy sector corruption
Large-scale corruption in energy sector: NABU uncovers Kyiv office owned by traitor Derkach’s family. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) uncovered an office in central Kyiv belonging to the family of former Ukrainian MP and current Russian senator Andrii Derkach. The office kept a "black ledger," tracked cash flows and organised money-laundering operations. 8 272 49 Previously in trend: Searches at Halushchenko’s home
Operation "Midas": Energy corruption scheme participants handed over more than $1.2 million to ex–Deputy PM Chernyshov. VIDEO NABU and SAPO documented how participants in the corruption scheme in the energy sector transferred money to former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Chernyshov, who was referred to internally as "Che Guevara." 13 180 48 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
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. 21 162 113 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine 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. 20 152 103 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. 8 448 92 Previously in trend: Trump peace plan 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. 21 898 46 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
Authorities still have no candidates for energy and justice minister posts – media The state leadership has not yet decided on candidates for the posts of Minister of Energy and Minister of Justice, although parliament is preparing to dismiss the current heads of ministries on 18 November. 2 668 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. 2 512 44 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate
Mindich and Tsukerman added to the Myrotvorets database Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" and associate of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman (Mikhail and Oleksandr Tsukerman were Mindich's "financial arm," - ED.) are under investigation and have been added to the Myrotvorets database. 3 754 44 Previously in trend: Wiretapping in Mindich’s apartment Energy sector corruption
Zelenskyy on Mindich’s tapes! Everything about cash, energy corruption, and high treason // UNCENSORED. VIDEO Bundles of cash; Zelenskyy mentioned on Mindich’s tapes; money "not worth spending" on protective structures; where Halushchenko and Hrynchuk spend the night; and what Chernyshov and the mansions outside Kyiv have to do with it. 13 343 52 Previously in trend: Uncensored Energy sector corruption
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. 15 160 53 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 2 499 60 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. 1 654 43 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 8 050 59 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 16 255 73 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business 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. 10 107 39 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate
After "Midas" operation, government may attack NABU and SAPO, among options - suspicion of Klymenko, - media The head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, may be facing suspicion. This will be a reaction to recent investigations by anti-corruption bodies. 4 778 38 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
Corruption in energy sector: Dollars seized by NABU may have been illegally transferred from US to Ukraine, - Yarova The funds seized by NABU detectives during searches in the energy corruption case may have been illegally transferred from the United States to Ukraine. 12 244 37 Previously in trend: Mindich’s business Searches at Halushchenko’s home
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). 5 898 101 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. 5 018 74 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. 9 257 36 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
"Mindichgate": Chernyshov chosen as preventive measure. PHOTOS The High Anti-Corruption Court is choosing a preventive measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of illegal enrichment. 5 322 37 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case 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. 1 595 38 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine 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. 3 053 47 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 10 462 34 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine
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. 1 424 48 Previously in trend: Government of national unity Mindichgate Yermak’s dismissal
Corruption in energy sector: back-office employee Ustymenko, involved in money laundering, taken into custody On November 12, the High Anti-Corruption Court ruled on a preventive measure for Lesia Ustymenko, suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme involving the embezzlement of funds from Energoatom. 6 482 33 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption
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. 11 141 33 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 6 999 45 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 7 148 47 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
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. 8 203 36 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
"Mindich and Shefir discussed how to collect money from "cash register" for Chernyshov’s bail," - prosecutor Businessman, co-owner of Studio Kvartal-95 Tymur Mindich and former business partner at Studio Kvartal-95, former first assistant to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-founder of Kvartal 95 Serhii Shefir discussed where to get money for bail for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of abuse of office and receiving bribes. 6 054 35 Previously in trend: Wiretapping in Mindich’s apartment
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. 16 283 68 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. 10 704 93 Previously in trend: 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. 20 600 96 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. 3 564 65 Previously in trend: 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. 2 622 30 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." 4 609 40 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Assassination attempt on Mindich
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. 2 937 40 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. 8 872 95 Previously in trend: Mindichgate