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Morning opening: Focus on corruption in Ukraine
Yakup Krupa
Ukrainian justice minister German Galushchenko was dismissed over allegations of corruption scandal in the country’s energy sectorIt was discovered by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, or SAPO.
AFP reported that authorities allege Galushchenko was involved in a $100 million corruption scheme. Timur Mindiç, ally of the president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and personally benefited from the conspiracy.
However, Reuters said the ministry confirmed he was the subject of an active investigation but did not specify whether it was linked to the energy fraud case.
Prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko he said a social media post this morning It was stated that the decision was taken at an emergency government session attended by the deputy minister of justice responsible for European integration. Lyudmila Suhak He was tasked with taking over Galushchenko’s duties.
Galushchenko agreed with the government’s decision, I’m saying this “Suspension pending investigation is a civilized and appropriate scenario.”
“I will defend myself in the legal field and I will prove my position,” he added.
The scandal comes at a particularly difficult time for the administration, as Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and there are concerns about how well it is prepared for the coming winter, but also just Just days after the European Union highlighted the fight against corruption as an area requiring special improvement If Ukraine wants to join the bloc.
Following a row over the summer over SAPO’s independence that triggered rare protests against Zelenskyy. The Commission has noted its concerns about any potential rollback in this area (Europe Live, last week).
Let’s see what kind of reactions we will get during the day. Including those from the EU.
His Wednesday, November 12, 2025, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
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Morning opening: Focus on corruption in Ukraine
Yakup Krupa
Ukrainian justice minister German Galushchenko was dismissed over allegations of corruption scandal in the country’s energy sectorIt was discovered by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, or SAPO.
AFP reported that authorities allege Galushchenko was involved in a $100 million corruption scheme. Timur Mindiç, ally of the president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and personally benefited from the conspiracy.
However, Reuters said the ministry confirmed he was the subject of an active investigation but did not specify whether it was linked to the energy fraud case.
Prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko he said a social media post this morning It was stated that the decision was taken at an emergency government session attended by the deputy minister of justice responsible for European integration. Lyudmila Suhak He was tasked with taking over Galushchenko’s duties.
Galushchenko agreed with the government’s decision, I’m saying this “Suspension pending investigation is a civilized and appropriate scenario.”
“I will defend myself in the legal field and I will prove my position,” he added.
The scandal comes at a particularly difficult time for the administration, as Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and there are concerns about how well it is prepared for the coming winter, but also just Just days after the European Union highlighted the fight against corruption as an area requiring special improvement If Ukraine wants to join the bloc.
Following a row over the summer over SAPO’s independence that triggered rare protests against Zelenskyy. The Commission has noted its concerns about any potential rollback in this area (Europe Live, last week).
Let’s see what kind of reactions we will get during the day. Including those from the EU.
His Wednesday, November 12, 2025, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
