US EditionA corruption scandal pressures Ukraine's Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
President Zelenskyy acted after anti-corruption probes found $100 million embezzled via up to 15% kickbacks from contractors working with state nuclear company Energoatom.
- Last week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the country's energy and justice ministers and sanctioned Tymur Mindich after investigators revealed more than 1,000 dollars was embezzled from Ukraine's energy sector.
- Investigators traced the scheme to Energoatom contracts, revealing contractors paid up to 15% kickbacks amid criticism earlier this year of weakened watchdogs under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Over 1,000 hours of wiretaps show Ukraine's anti-corruption investigators captured coded conversations using alias 'Ali Baba', whose identity remains undisclosed.
- Pressure is mounting for Andrii Yermak to step down amid claims he knew of the scheme, while Ruslan Stefanchuk and around 30 members of parliament consult on next steps.
- Seen amid wartime power outages, the scandal threatens public trust and Western allies' support, officials say it is the greatest threat since Russia's invasion though investigators have not accused President Volodymyr Zelenskyy or Andrii Yermak.
26 Articles
26 Articles
Scandal pressures Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia's full-scale invasion.
A corruption scandal pressures Ukraine's Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia's full-scale invasion.
A corruption scandal pressures Ukraine's Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy has dismissed two top officials and…
A corruption scandal pressures Ukraine's Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy has dismissed two top officials and…
Former asset recovery chief seen near money laundering office used in Ukraine's biggest graft case, news outlet says
The back office is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of the Energoatom case, the biggest corruption investigation during President Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency.
A corruption scandal pressures Ukraine's Zelenskyy to show greater accountability
Pressure is mounting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take stronger action to show accountability in the face of a corruption scandal presenting the greatest threat to his government since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Zelenskyy has dismissed two top officials and…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
