Politics

President Zelensky and Andriy Yermak arriving in Turkey for diplomatic visit

Zelenskyy Arrives in Turkey with Yermak as Part of Delegation

Zelenskyy lands in Turkey with top aide Yermak amid NABU corruption heat to meet Erdoğan on peace and diplomatic support, as Ukraine pushes a fragile roadmap for ending the war.
Nov 19, 2025
Galushchenko ally standing beside energy sector branding, linked to Mindich corruption case and possible leadership of state enterprise

Galushchenko Ally Implicated in Mindich Case Poised to Lead Strategic State Enterprise

Amid Ukraine’s sweeping anti‑corruption probes, a close ally of former minister Galushchenko tied to the Mindich scandal was nearly appointed head of a strategic state gas operator—raising fresh political outrage.
Nov 15, 2025
President Zelenskyy with Andriy Yermak, highlighting their political ties amid NABU’s investigation into the Mindich corruption case

NABU Director Krivonos Says He Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Yermak’s Involvement in the Mindich Case

Ukraine anti‑corruption boss Kryvonos says he cannot confirm or deny whether Presidential Office head Yermak is linked to the Mindich corruption probe, fueling political scandal and uncertainty.
Nov 14, 2025
President Zelenskyy with Ministers Galushchenko and Grynchuk in a collage illustrating their removal from the NSDC over the Mindich case

Zelenskyy Signs Decree Removing Mindich case suspected Ministers from NSDC

Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers from the National Security Council amid a massive Energoatom corruption scandal tied to ally Tim Mindich, ramping up political fallout.
Nov 14, 2025
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

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