Corruption Watch
War in Ukraine
Polish officials have struggled to rein in companies that are suspected of sanctions-busting, according to economic watchdog reports.
Dec. 27
Ukraine
Once Republicans take control of the House, Senate, and White House, Ukraine will be held accountable for US aid, and corruption hearings will take place, according to one Washington insider.
Dec. 23
Corruption
Ukraine’s Parliament passed a law to replace Medical and Social Expert Commissions, believed to be a major source of corruption, with doctor teams for disability assessments.
Dec. 20
Oleh Poberezhnyuk of the 211th brigade – allegedly abused his position by forcing troops to build his private home instead of fighting
Dec. 19
Zelensky
Dozens of prosecutors allegedly obtained disability certificates from a corrupt medical commission, triggering calls for reform. But will this prove decisive?
Oct. 25
Europe
Almost 40 UK companies are being investigated for violating sanctions against Russian oil, implemented to limit the Kremlin’s profits during its war in Ukraine with no one having yet been penalized.
Oct. 11
Russia
Over 20,000 sanctions have been levied against Russia since it invaded Ukraine – but that hasn’t stopped EU companies from trading with it, propping up its war-time economy.
Oct. 2
Energy
Oleksandr Heilo, who has previously shared pro-Russian publications on social media, allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for allowing the evacuation of frontline equipment in Donbas.
Aug. 12
Corruption
Discussion of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction has become commonplace. However, hopes are being dampened by lingering concerns of corruption.
Jul. 28
Germany
According to the Ukrainian ombudsman, orphaned children became a cover for close relatives of Kyiv officials to illegally travel abroad and avoid mobilization.
Jul. 5
Corruption
A group of individuals, allegedly acting on Mykola Tyshchenko's orders, unlawfully detained a former member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for unclear reasons.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said the mole served in eastern Ukraine prior to his transfer to the border units, and the SBU named the Russian officer responsible for recruiting him.
Jun. 24
Ukraine
Ukrainian Police reported the assassination of a local official Maksym Denshchyk, who had previously reported receiving threats from Ivan Fedorov, Zaporizhzhia’s Head of Military Administration.
Jun. 11
US
A jury of 12 US citizens in a New York trial rendered the verdict that former President Trump is guilty of all 34 counts of felonies for falsifying business records related to 2016 election.
May. 31
Corruption Watch
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov was once rumored to have permitted corruption during road construction, but parliament being asked to dismiss him came as a surprise for many.
May. 10
Ukraine
Kolomoisky, perhaps Ukraine’s most well-known oligarch, allegedly ordered the murder of a law firm director 20 years ago.
May. 8