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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. 1 347 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Next outcome in "Midas" case will not be long in coming, - Klymenko Anti-corruption authorities are actively investigating a case of corruption in the energy sector ("Midas"). 3 912 20 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. 4 551 18 Previously in trend: defense procurement Mindichgate 
HACC session: Chernyshov to be released on bail. PHOTO The HACC judge announced that a statement had been received from Oleksandr Savchenko expressing his desire to vouch for Oleksii Chernyshov. 11 745 47 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Mindichgate 
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. 4 100 23 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Final word on "Mindichgate" has not been said; there will be additional details, - Kryvonos NABU Director Semen Kryvonos noted that the "Mindichgate" case has not yet been finalized. Additional details will be provided. 1 995 26 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. 4 501 37 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine 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. 2 106 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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. 1 617 39 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine 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. 7 240 28 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"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. 3 028 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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). 25 202 79 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence NABU and SAPO cases 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. 3 563 30 Previously in trend: 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. 1 888 30 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine 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. 6 437 35 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
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. 2 664 18 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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". 17 117 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mindich planned his departure from Ukraine at least day before NABU searches, Kryvonos says Timur Mindich, a figure in NABU’s "Midas" operation to expose corruption at Energoatom, left Ukraine on the night of November 10, 2025. 3 215 18 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Mindichgate 
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. 11 672 53 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Turkey 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. 2 656 24 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Fursenko remanded in custody in Energoatom corruption case. Bail set at UAH 95 million The High Anti-Corruption Court has ruled on a preventive measure for Ihor Fursenko, a suspect in the energy-sector corruption case (referred to as "Roshyk" in NABU tapes). 2 586 13 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption 
EU on NABU’s investigation into "Energoatom": Fighting corruption is important condition for Ukraine’s membership Against the backdrop of the NABU investigation into the embezzlement scheme at "Energoatom", the European Commission stated that it does not comment on individual cases or anti-corruption proceedings in Ukraine. 2 205 13 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Energy sector corruption 
"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. 4 001 31 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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. 4 968 12 Previously in trend: 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. 6 939 23 Previously in trend: 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. 3 739 29 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
In Chernyshov case, investigation established role of his wife The wife of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, Svitlana, had the pseudonym "Professor" in a corruption scheme in the energy sector. 7 576 24 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case 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. 7 777 24 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media 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. 8 325 22 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. 990 15 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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. 3 022 10 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
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. 1 163 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Mahamedrasulov gathered number of key pieces of evidence in case of corruption in energy sector, - NABU detective NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, who is currently in pre-trial detention, participated in the "Midas" operation to expose corruption in the energy sector. 2 769 9 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case Energy sector corruption 
"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. 1 925 11 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. 3 769 39 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NACP says its staff are not involved in ’Mindichgate’ after internal review The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has completed an internal review in connection with a corruption case involving Energoatom. It was launched on 10 November 2025 in response to NABU’s publication of the "Mindich tapes" as part of Operation Midas. 1 014 13 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. 3 955 35 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Corruption in energy sector: Fursenko is being considered for pretrial restraint. LIVE BROADCAST The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) is considering a pretrial restraint measure for Ihor Fursenko, a figure in NABU’s energy-corruption investigation. 2 912 8 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption 
No searches are being conducted in Naftogaz offices – press service No searches are currently being conducted in the offices of the Naftogaz Group. 902 8 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 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. 3 029 21 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
’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). 2 614 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
Financial Monitoring Service drags out NABU requests and blocking of corrupt funds – AntAC The Financial Monitoring Service (Finmon) ignores or takes an excessively long time to review NABU’s requests, fails to carry out its direct duties, and is reluctant to verify the origin of funds posted for suspects in corruption cases. 1 118 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
NABU detective Mahamedrasulov took part in collecting evidence in energy-sector corruption case – media NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, detained by the SSU and one of the key investigators documenting the activities of businessman and "Kvartal 95" co-owner Tymur Mindich, gathered important evidence in the energy-sector corruption case announced by NABU on 10 November. 3 310 7 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case Energy sector corruption 
NABU conducting searches at Naftogaz – Honcharenko NABU detectives are currently conducting searches at Naftogaz. 3 117 19 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. 2 792 9 Previously in trend: Mindichgate 
"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. 10 125 11 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Police open probe into illegal surveillance of journalists in "Mindichgate" case Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District Police Department has opened criminal proceedings over possible illegal surveillance of a number of journalists by figures in NABU’s Midas operation. 2 470 12 Previously in trend: Pressure on the media 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. 1 386 16 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption Mindichgate 
