Politics

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signing sanctions decree as Mindich and Tsukerman stand nearby during the high‑profile political moment.

Zelenskyy Imposes Sanctions on Mindich and Tsukerman

Zelenskyy slaps sweeping sanctions on oligarch Timur Mindich and associate Oleksandr Tsukerman amid a huge Energoatom corruption scandal — assets frozen, trade banned as political heat rises.
Nov 13, 2025
Exterior view of the NABU office building in Kyiv, shown in reporting on the Mindich‑Halushchenko corruption case.

NABU detectives meet new FBI agent in Mindich-Halushchenko case

Ukraine’s anti‑corruption detectives meet a new FBI agent to boost cooperation on the explosive Mindich‑Halushchenko probe, a sprawling Energoatom graft scandal tied to Zelenskyy’s circle.
Nov 12, 2025
Portrait of businessman Timur Mindich seated indoors, shown in investigative reporting on corruption and legal scrutiny in Ukraine.

Sanctions Will Be Imposed Against Mindich

Ukraine moves decisively against graft: President Zelenskyy has approved sanctions targeting controversial businessman Timur Mindich and associates amid a sprawling Energoatom corruption scandal, freezing assets and rocking Kyiv politics.
Nov 12, 2025
Photo showing Galushchenko and Grynchuk together, featured in reporting on the Mindich corruption and political investigation in Ukraine.

Ukraine Parliament to Dismiss Galushchenko and Grynchuk Next Week

Ukraine’s parliament moves to oust Justice Minister Galushchenko and Energy Minister Grynchuk amid a sweeping Energoatom corruption probe tied to high‑level graft and political fallout.
Nov 12, 2025
Teachers in a classroom setting with empty desks, illustrating delayed salary increases due to government funding shortages in Ukraine.

No Money for Teachers: Government Delays Promised Salary Increase Until Autumn

Ukraine’s government delays a promised big teachers’ pay raise due to budget shortages — partial modest increases now, full 50% bump pushed to autumn amid fights over funding priorities.
Nov 12, 2025
Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi reacts to President Zelenskyy’s comments on his high‑profile fraud case in Ukraine’s energy sector.

Former Head of Ukrenergo Kudrytskyi Comments on President’s Reaction to His Case

Ex‑Ukrenergo boss calls Zelenskyy’s remarks on his fraud case “absurd,” accusing officials of scapegoating him over Ukraine’s energy security failures — a crisis that could shake trust at home and abroad.
Nov 9, 2025
Ukrainian citizens queue at a government service center as officials announce new cash handouts and benefits amid budget doubts and winter hardship. EMPR.media

Left And Right: Authorities Will Support Ukrainians With Money That Doesn’t Exist

Ukraine’s government promises cash handouts, free train travel and winter benefits — but critics warn the funds don’t exist and budget holes could sink support before payments arrive.
Nov 6, 2025
Ukrzaliznytsia trains loaded at a station under campaign signage for the controversial “UZ‑3000” free rail travel initiative. EMPR.media

UZ-3000 Exposed: How a Logical Railway Reform Became Populist PR Disaster

What began as a reasonable rail pricing reform was twisted into “UZ‑3000” — 3,000 km of free train travel for all — becoming a populist PR disaster and a taxpayer burden.
Nov 6, 2025
European Commission report on Ukraine reform progress with EU flag and Kyiv skyline

European Commission Report Highlights Ukraine’s Progress but Warns of Major Rule of Law Concerns

The European Commission praises Ukraine’s EU-reform progress — but issues sharp warnings on rule of law and anti-corruption, saying backsliding could jeopardize accession prospects.
Nov 4, 2025
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko addressing government leaders with Parliament in background marking 100 days in office reforms review

100 Days of the Svyrydenko Government: Ukraine’s Reform Path Under New Leadership

In just 100 days, Svyrydenko’s Cabinet scored EU defense aid and avoided scandals — but reforms lag, exports falter, and critics call it “e‑imitation.” Get insights now.
Oct 28, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in diplomatic context, symbolizing alleged broken U.S. promises and mixed signals. EMPR.media

Zelenskyy Misled by Trump and Putin as U.S. Promises Remain Empty

Zelenskyy flew into talks only to see Trump’s pre-meeting with Putin derail Ukraine’s agenda — no Tomahawks, no sanctions, and U.S. promises left unfulfilled. EMPR.media
Oct 18, 2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy looking serious next to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, illustrating diplomatic surprise over a call and planned Budapest meeting. Stories Framing the Globe

Zelenskyy Caught Off Guard by Trump–Putin Call and Planned Meeting in Hungary

Zelenskyy and his team were reportedly surprised when Trump called Putin and revealed plans for a Trump–Putin summit in Budapest just as Ukraine arrived in Washington — raising concerns about Kyiv’s negotiating position.
Oct 17, 2025

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