Bureau raids Energoatom, alleges kickbacks

Major Operation Against Corruption in Ukraine's Energy Sector

Ukraine's anti-corruption agency NABU has conducted extensive raids on the country's energy sector. The operation comes after a period of disputes over the country's anti-corruption efforts.

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Helsingin Sanomat

Ukraine: A corruption scandal erupts in Ukraine, centered on Zelensky's close associate

Businessman Timur Minditsin is suspected of being the central figure in a broad bribery scheme in the energy sector.

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Le Monde

Ukraine: two close allies of those in power in the crosshairs of investigators leading the anti-corruption crackdown

On Monday, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau announced dozens of searches targeting a network suspected of extorting funds from Energoatom's subcontractors, the state nuclear company. Among those targeted are the justice minister and the co-owner of Volodymyr Zelensky's production company.

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Reposted by Maksym Polyakov

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Economists for Ukraine

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Russian strikes devastated #Ukraine’s power grids this weekend, blocking access to heating in winter conditions for millions.

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Donate for Ukraine - Winter and Power - AI for Good Foundation

Winter is the most challenging time in Ukraine: Russian attacks damage power supply, leaving vulnerable populations in the dark, cold and vulnerable.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Financial Times

Ukraine raids top officials as energy sector scandal unfolds

Anti-corruption searches included properties linked to the justice minister and Zelenskyy's former business partner

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The Guardian

Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation into 'kickback' allegations

The anti-corruption agency said the state nuclear power operator Energoatom was involved in illicit payments of 10-15%. Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau said on Monday it was conducting a large-scale investigation into the country's energy sector, alleging kickbacks in transactions involving Energoatom. The bureau, which operates independently of the government, said several senior figures were involved. Ukrainian media identified one of them as Timur Mindich, a businessman and associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading.

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La Repubblica

Ukraine, the big energy procurement scandal: a minister and Zelensky's friend implicated

The anti-corruption office traps the gang that would have pocketed more than $100 million in bribes from the system used to protect civilians from blackouts caused by Russian bombs. The mastermind was Timur Mindich, former producer of the president's show.

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La Repubblica

Ucraina, il grande scandalo degli appalti dell’energia: coinvolti un ministro e un amico di Zelensky

L’ufficio anti-corruzione incastra la banda che avrebbe incassato più di cento milioni di dollari in mazzette sul sistema che serve a proteggere i civili dai blackout provocati dalle bombe russe. La mente era Timur Mindich, ex produttore dello show del presidente

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New York Times

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Push Back Despite Zelensky Pressure

Months after Ukraine’s president tried to cripple them, the agencies said they had uncovered a major scheme involving the state-owned nuclear energy company.

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El Pais

A corruption case in the energy sector implicates the government and Zelensky's circle

Timur Mindich, a friend and associate of the president, fled Ukraine a few hours before his home was searched.

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Kathimerini

Ukraine: Corruption investigations at Energoatom offices

The state-owned Ukrainian nuclear energy company Energoatom confirmed that two anti-corruption authorities are conducting investigations at its facilities.

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by Ivan Katchanovski Reposted by Jože P. Damijan

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To Vima

Ukraine: A major corruption case at Energoatom is being investigated by the competent anti-corruption service

An investigation into bribes at Ukraine's state nuclear energy agency has been launched by the anti-corruption authorities to combat corruption in the country.

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Reposted by Jože P. Damijan

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Reposted by Stefan Hedlund

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by Scott Lucas

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Ukraine National Anti-Corruption Bureau conductes searches of premises connected to #Zelensky ex-business partner #TymurMindich

Mindich is co-owner of Zelensky's Kvartal 95 production company

Searches linked to major anti-corruption operation in energy sector

#UkraineWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 19h

#UkraineWar, Day 1,355: #Zelensky — “No #Russia Success in #Pokrovsk” in East

#Donetsk #Ukraine

eaworldview.com/2025/11/ukra...

Ukraine War, Day 1,355: Zelensky - "No Russian Success in Pokrovsk" in East - EA WorldView

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Russia's 16-month attempt to overrun Pokrovsk in east of the country: "There is no success there."

eaworldview.com

November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Süddeutsche Zeitung

Krieg in der Ukraine: Ukraine: Korruption in der Energiebranche aufgedeckt

Mit einem weitverzweigten Netzwerk sollen die Beschuldigten versucht haben, Staatsunternehmen zu beeinflussen - vor allem den Atomkraftwerkbetreiber Energoatom. Die Ukraine und Russland melden nach Angriffen Strom- und Heizungsausfälle.

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Reposted by Jože P. Damijan

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Kathimerini

Ukraine: Major corruption case in the energy sector – A large-scale operation under way by authorities

Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau announced that a large-scale operation in the energy sector is under way

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Bureau raids Energoatom, alleges kickbacks

Major Operation Against Corruption in Ukraine's Energy Sector

Ukraine: A corruption scandal erupts in Ukraine, centered on Zelensky's close associate

Ukraine: two close allies of those in power in the crosshairs of investigators leading the anti-corruption crackdown

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Ukraine raids top officials as energy sector scandal unfolds

Ukraine’s energy sector faces wide-scale investigation into 'kickback' allegations

Ukraine, the big energy procurement scandal: a minister and Zelensky's friend implicated

Ucraina, il grande scandalo degli appalti dell’energia: coinvolti un ministro e un amico di Zelensky

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Push Back Despite Zelensky Pressure

A corruption case in the energy sector implicates the government and Zelensky's circle

Ukraine: Corruption investigations at Energoatom offices

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Ukraine: A major corruption case at Energoatom is being investigated by the competent anti-corruption service

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Krieg in der Ukraine: Ukraine: Korruption in der Energiebranche aufgedeckt

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Ukraine: Major corruption case in the energy sector – A large-scale operation under way by authorities

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