Fabricating Justice: Why Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Detective Is Being Targeted After Documenting Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle
An EMPR.media investigation shows Ukraine’s anti‑corruption detective is being held on questionable charges and targeted after documenting possible corruption within President Zelenskyy’s inner circle amid political and institutional pressure.
Aug 26, 2025
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What links NABU suspect Chernyshov to luxury estates in Kozyn?
Investigative revelation: NABU suspects ex‑deputy PM Chernyshov’s links to sprawling Kozyn luxury estates worth millions. What’s behind the construction and corruption claims?
Aug 8, 2025
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Corruption Uncovered in Kyiv Region’s “Great Reconstruction”
New Empr.media investigation reveals massive cost inflation and a skewed tender in Kyiv region’s “Great Reconstruction,” prompting police criminal probes into top regional restoration officials.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Aug 5, 2025
How Chernyshov’s Private Security and Cleaners Received Salaries from State-Owned Naftogaz. NABU Investigates
NABU unveils a sprawling energy industry probe into Naftogaz that includes questions about how former officials and their private security and support staff were paid, raising fresh corruption alarms. Empr.media.
Aug 2, 2025
“And they will come for us.” How and by whom was the special operation to destroy the independence of NABU and SAPO carried out
An Empr.media investigation exposes the actors and strategy behind the special operation that momentarily stripped Ukraine’s anti‑corruption agencies of independence — including political pressure, law changes & tactical enforcement moves.
Jul 31, 2025
Who Needs Aeroflot When You Have Oreshnik? Unprecedented Cyberattack Destroys Russian Airline’s IT System, Paralyzes Hundreds of Flights
A devastating cyber strike dubbed “Oreshnik” reportedly destroyed Aeroflot’s IT infrastructure, grounding flights and exposing data in a strategic blow to Russia’s largest airline.
Jul 30, 2025
Who Is Timur Mindich? From Almost Kolomoyskyi’s Son-in-Law and Zelenskyy Ally to Multi-Sector Controversial Businessman and NABU suspect
Businessman Timur Mindich — former Kolomoiskyi partner and Zelenskyy ally — faces a high-profile NABU corruption investigation over alleged criminal organisation, energy graft and influence networks.
Jul 29, 2025
In the span of a week, the authorities struck at NABU and SAPO – and got hit back in return
Parliament’s bid to weaken Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies sparked nationwide protests, Western pressure and a swift political counterattack that forced lawmakers to backtrack within days.
Jul 29, 2025
Second Wind for Ukraine’s Arms Makers or a ‘Club of the Chosen’? Inside Biggest Military – Industrial Reform in Years
Ukraine’s Defence City reform aims to unleash long-awaited tax breaks, export access and customs simplification for arms makers — but critics say criteria favour an exclusive “club of the chosen.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 27, 2025
From Ukraine’s Trenches to Austria: What Kvartal 95 Has to Do with the Missing Fortification Millions
Ukraine allocated over 40 billion UAH for frontline fortifications, but millions vanished through shell companies with ties to a network linked to Kvartal 95 and its associates. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 26, 2025
At night, the Russians strike. During the day – our own. Why did Zelenskyy choose not to defeat corruption, but to defeat those fighting it?
While Ukraine endures relentless Russian attacks, President Zelenskyy’s decision to weaken independent anti‑corruption bodies—amid cases involving Chernyshov and Mindich—has sparked controversy and institutional resistance.
Jul 25, 2025
PrivatBank Case: Investigation into Former Owner Completed. NABU Closing In on Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle
NABU and SAPO have completed major pre‑trial work in the PrivatBank embezzlement saga, unearthing schemes and suspects tied to the bank’s former owner and raising questions about links to President Zelenskyy’s inner circle.
Jul 23, 2025