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Timur Mindich Avoids Ukraine Amid Imminent NABU Suspicion
Timur Mindich, a businessman close to President Zelenskyy and co‑owner of Kvartal‑95, reportedly left Ukraine for Austria before the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau could serve a notice of suspicion. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 25, 2025
![Damaged tuberculosis dispensary in Kharkiv after a Russian aerial bomb strike injures medical staff and patients amid ongoing war. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/kharkiv-russia-attack-july-25-2-300x169.jpg)
Russia struck tuberculosis dispensary in Kharkiv
Russian forces struck a tuberculosis dispensary in Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, damaging the roof and upper floors while injuring medical workers and patients as rescuers clear rubble. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 25, 2025

Russian Drone and Artillery Attacks on Kherson Result in Civilian Casualties
Russian drone and artillery strikes hit Kherson’s Dnipro district, killing a man, injuring civilians and rescuers, and damaging homes as Russian attacks on populated areas intensify.
Jul 25, 2025

NABU Spied on Zelenskyy Ally Mindich from Oligarch Bogolyubov’s Apartment, Already a Suspect in the PrivatBank Case
NABU detectives reportedly tapped the phone of Zelenskyy associate Tymur Mindich from the apartment of ex‑PrivatBank co‑founder Gennadiy Bogolyubov, gathering evidence as the anti‑corruption probe widens. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 25, 2025
![European Commission flag and Verkhovna Rada exterior symbolizing EU concerns that Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO law could derail EU membership prospects. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/kos-300x200.png)
EU Cautions: NABU Law Could Undermine Ukraine’s EU Membership Prospects
The European Commission has privately warned that Ukraine’s controversial NABU law undermines commitments to EU accession and could delay or freeze EU membership negotiations unless independence is restored. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 23, 2025
![OECD official meeting Ukrainian representatives as concerns rise that a new anti‑corruption law weakening NABU and SAPO may harm foreign investment. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/OCED-300x200.jpeg)
OECD Warns Ukraine Over Controversial Law Undermining NABU
The OECD cautioned Ukraine that undermining the independence of NABU and SAPO through a controversial law could jeopardise defence investment, reconstruction funding and long‑term credibility with partners. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 23, 2025

Trump: I have a feeling that not every dollar went toward weapons for Ukraine
Donald Trump said he has a “feeling” not every dollar of U.S. aid intended for weapons in Ukraine was used as prescribed, suggesting funds may have been spent otherwise — sparking a fresh accountability debate. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 23, 2025

Mass Protest Erupted in Kyiv Against the Law Threatening the NABU and SAPO Independence
Thousands of protesters rallied in central Kyiv and cities across Ukraine against a newly adopted law that critics say threatens the independence of key anti‑corruption bodies NABU and SAPO.
Jul 23, 2025
![Crowd of Ukrainians gathered at Ivan Franko Square in Kyiv holding protest signs to defend anti‑corruption institutions and Ukraine’s democratic future. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ukraine-raises-300x170.jpeg)
Stand Up for Anti-Corruption Instituions: Rally for Ukraine’s Future
Veterans and concerned citizens rallied near Ivan Franko Square in Kyiv against the parliamentary rollback of NABU and SAPO independence, chanting “veto the law” to defend Ukraine’s future. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 23, 2025

EU Sounds Alarm Over Threat to Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Reforms
Brussels has warned Kyiv that recent actions weakening the independence of Ukraine’s anti‑corruption agencies threaten reforms tied to rule of law, financial support and EU accession unless reversed. ([turn0search17][turn0search18])
Jul 22, 2025

Russian forces have infiltrated Pokrovsk
Russian forces have managed to infiltrate parts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, slipping through defensive lines in small groups and engaging Ukrainian troops in street-level clashes. Defenders are working to clear and stabilize the city.
Jul 22, 2025

Russian Drone Strike Hits Sumy Region: 13 Injured, Including 5-Year-Old Child
A Russian drone attack hit the Sumy region, injuring 13 people — including a 5-year-old child — and damaging homes and infrastructure as rescuers responded to the scene.
Jul 22, 2025