US EditionUkrainian Media Publishes Tapes of Zelenskyy Associates in Corruption Sting
Anti-corruption officials are reviewing possible Fire Point links after leaked recordings raised concerns about defense contracts, bail funding and up to UAH 311 billion in financing.
- On Thursday, Ukrainska Pravda published new "Mindich tapes"—audio recordings intercepted in 2025 capturing conversations involving businessman Timur Mindich and top Ukrainian officials discussing corruption at state energy firm Energoatom.
- The recordings emerged from NABU's "Operation Midas," a 15-month investigation that uncovered a systematic bribery scheme collecting 10-15% of Energoatom contractor payments, totaling approximately $100 million in laundered funds.
- Conversations allegedly show Mindich and then-Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussing defense contracts, personnel changes, and a potential 33% stake sale in Fire Point for $600 million, with Mindich allegedly seeking personal benefit.
- The Public Anti-Corruption Council called for Umerov's suspension as National Security and Defense Council Secretary on April 29, while Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced comprehensive audits of state enterprises' procurement practices.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky faces significant political vulnerability, as the scandal threatens Ukraine's independent anti-corruption institutions and undermines his 2019 campaign promise to fight graft—potentially becoming his presidency's biggest corruption scandal.
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NEW: Leaked Tapes Reveal Zelensky’s Involvement In Massive Corruption Scheme
Fugitive Timur Mindich has become a significant figure in the unfolding narrative of corruption within the Ukrainian government, particularly due to his connections with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Since July 2025, details have emerged highlighting the wiretapping of Mindich’s apartment by anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO. Mindich, who is hiding in Israel, faces serious allegations of orchestrating a $100 million embezzlement and kickbac…
Non-parliamentary: Vova and Andrey surfaced on the new "Mindich tapes" to the horror of the Rada
The Verkhovna Rada was asked to find out who Vova and Andrei, who appear on the "Mindich tapes," and how a military company associated with the president and a friend of the president withdrew $1.5 billion from only one contract during the war.
This is story about how their own began to "turn in" their own, - Nikolov on new "Mindich tapes". VIDEO
The publication of new "Mindich tapes" may be linked to a possible desire by suspects in the case to strike deals with National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office by "giving up" their associates.
Authenticity and relevance of recordings must be established by law enforcement – Umerov’s press service on release of Mindich conversations
The authenticity and relevance of the recordings released by the Ukrainska Pravda publication must be established by law enforcement agencies; National Security Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov has provided the necessary explanations to the investigation.
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