Opinion

Evidence points to Andriy Yermak’s decisions undermining Ukraine’s defense, diplomacy and unity—fueling corruption claims and political fallout as Kyiv’s top aide faces intense scrutiny and calls for accountability.

Russia has quietly turned the Azov Sea into a de facto internal sea under Kremlin control, a massive strategic win Kyiv rarely discusses, while Ukraine strains to fight on multiple fronts amid corruption and resource gaps.

Investigation finds Zelenskyy’s former film‑production partners funneled Russian media assets into a Latvian handyman’s name, raising fresh questions about opaque ownership and Kremlin‑linked cash flow.

New “Mindich tapes” reveal Ukrainian presidential chief Andriy Yermak as “Ali Baba,” allegedly directing law‑enforcement and shielding allies in corruption scandals, fueling calls for his dismissal amid widening elite probes.

Investigation reveals Ukraine’s Centrenergo paid a 132 M UAH advance for coal that never arrived, exposing a dubious intermediary deal and systemic corruption risks in the energy sector.

A week after the explosive “Mindichgate” corruption scandal rocked Kyiv’s leadership, top officials are scrambling, ministers face dismissal and political fractures widen as trust collapses in Ukraine’s wartime government.

NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov says businessman Timur Mindich was just a supervisor, not the main beneficiary in the massive Energoatom corruption scheme, hinting at deeper elite involvement.

Ukraine’s corruption crisis has revealed entrenched power battles and scandal‑linked elites, fueling public outrage and youth protests as citizens demand real governance reform amid wartime strain.

Zelenskyy faces a crossroads: keep his corrupt inner circle intact and sideline reform, or confront graft and risk his political base — all while peace‑plan pressures mount amid war and scandal.

Inside Ukraine’s power elite: Andriy Yermak allegedly built a “shadow state” above institutions, shaping policy, law enforcement, and contracts — and now his influence may outlive his official role.

Allegations swirl that Ukraine’s top peace negotiators Yermak and Umerov quietly pushed a controversial peace plan amid anti-corruption probes, sidelining foreign ministry and national security institutions.

New investigation reveals how alleged kingpin Timur Mindich’s criminal network used covert meetings, seized assets, operational plates and top officials to run a massive corruption scheme tied to Ukraine’s energy sector.