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Corruption in the Energy Sector: Energoatom Official Caught Taking Systematic Bribes
A key Energoatom energy official was arrested in a sweeping NATO-worthy anti-corruption operation after tapes revealed systematic 10–15% kickbacks from contractors in a $100M energy scandal.
Nov 5, 2025
Top 5 Lavish War Films Backed by Ukraine’s Culture Ministry – ₴145 Million Spent
Ukraine’s Culture Ministry just poured ₴145 million into five lavish war films and series about Ukraine’s defenders — from Black Sea drama to frontline sagas and civilian courage.
Nov 1, 2025
Statement by the RRR4U Think Tank Consortium on the Case of Volodymyr Kudrytskyy
Four leading Ukrainian think tanks (RRR4U) slam the prosecution of ex‑Ukrenergo head Kudrytskyy as politically charged and call for impartial, neutral justice amid a brewing governance storm.
Oct 30, 2025
International Special Operation “Avengers-2”: Ukrainian Police Exposed 654 Wagner and Redut Mercenaries
Ukrainian & Moldovan police uncover 654 Wagner and Redut mercenaries in special operation “Avengers‑2,” with 70+ raids, war‑crimes evidence and international cooperation.
Oct 30, 2025
Ukraine’s Ex-Tax Chief Implicated in ₴15 Billion Laundering Scheme, NABU and SAPO Report
Ukraine’s ex‑tax chief and allies allegedly ran a ₴15 billion laundering network tied to fake VAT claims — NABU and SAPO drop bombshell corruption charges.
Oct 27, 2025
7-year-old Ukrainian dancer Yelyzaveta Senyk wins 8 medals in England
At just seven, Ukrainian dancer Yelyzaveta Senyk stunned the world by winning five golds, two silvers and a bronze at England’s International Dance Festival, beating competitors from 30+ countries.
Oct 25, 2025
Farewell to Diezel: Green Grey Frontman Who Defined Ukraine’s 90s Music Era
Ukraine mourns Diezel — the frontman of Green Grey whose energy and hits defined the ’90s rock scene — as friends, fans, and peers bid a heartfelt farewell in Kyiv.
Oct 23, 2025
Ukrainian Military Medics in London Rush to Save Car Crash Victim
Ukrainian 3rd Army Corps medics on leave in London sprang into action at a car accident, stopped bleeding, stabilized the injured man and kept him alive until help arrived.
Oct 17, 2025
How Ukraine’s Messages Have Changed at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Ukraine’s presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair has shifted from war reaction to cultural conversation — highlighting heritage, translations and literary voices as equals on the global stage.
Oct 16, 2025
Top Films from International Festivals to Be Screened at Kyiv’s “Molodist”: Full Lineup Revealed
Kyiv’s 54th Molodist film festival reveals its full lineup — featuring standout films from Cannes, Berlinale, Venice and Locarno, including powerful narratives and award‑winning cinema. EMPR.media
Oct 16, 2025
Dual Allegiances Exposed: Odesa Mayor Trukhanov Loses Ukrainian Citizenship, Keeps Russian One
Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov has been stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship by presidential decree amid ongoing NABU corruption cases and allegations he holds a Russian passport.
Oct 16, 2025
NABU and SAPO Expose Corrupt Prosecutor from Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office
Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO exposed a Prosecutor General’s Office prosecutor and lawyers seeking a $3.5 million bribe to shut down a NABU investigation — anti‑corruption crackdown intensifies. EMPR.media
Oct 13, 2025