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Last Chance for Ukraine’s Government to Appoint the Head of the Bureau of Economic Security Without Jeopardizing the IMF Deal
Today is the final chance for Ukraine’s government to confirm a new head of the Bureau of Economic Security — failure could jeopardize critical IMF backing amid political turmoil and stalled reforms. Empr.media explains why it matters.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 31, 2025
Attack on NABU: Behind-the-Scenes Details
An Empr.media investigation reveals how political actors, legal maneuvers and treason accusations were used in a coordinated pressure campaign against Ukraine’s National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and its independence.
Jul 30, 2025
Today is the Final Day Before IMF Deadline on the Bureau of Economic Security
Ukrainian government leaders under pressure on the final day before the IMF deadline to appoint a Bureau of Economic Security chief amid reform conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Jul 30, 2025
Calls Grow for Ukraine Parliament to Resume Online Broadcasts: Public Deserves to See How Lawmakers Vote
Calls are growing for Ukraine’s parliament to resume online broadcasts of plenary sessions so the public can see how MPs vote on major issues, boosting transparency and accountability. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 29, 2025
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
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
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
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
Mass raids at NABU: suspicions of treason and collaboration with Russia
Around 70 searches were carried out at NABU offices and employees’ homes as the SBU and Prosecutor General allege one top official aided Russia and leaked classified information — sparking institutional conflict and legal controversy. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 21, 2025
Kyiv TCR Serviceman Beats Mobilized Man to Death After Unit Rejections: Court Ruling Revealed
A Kyiv Territorial Combat Reserve (TCR) serviceman was convicted for beating a mobilized man to death after the victim had been rejected from the unit, according to a newly released court ruling detailing the fatal assault.
Jul 21, 2025
Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office Employee, Son of Pro-Russian Comedian, Kills Woman in Hit-and-Run on Wrong Side of Road
A Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office employee — and son of a well‑known pro‑Russian comedian — allegedly killed a woman in a hit‑and‑run after driving the wrong way, sparking legal action and public outrage.
Jul 20, 2025
Verkhovna Rada Significantly Expands SBU’s Elite Alpha Special Forces Unit
Ukraine’s parliament passed a law to expand the elite SBU Alpha special operations unit to 10,000 fighters, restructuring national security firepower amid ongoing war. Read on empr.media.
Jul 19, 2025