Politics

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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