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Zelenskyy urgently gathers anti-corruption chiefs amid mass protests, as MPs plan to challenge his new controversial law in court
The battle over Ukraine’s reforms legacy intensifies.
Ukraine says it’s fighting corruption. Has anyone seen Deputy PM Chernyshov? (UPDATE: He came back—so did the questions)
Last week, Oleksiy Chernyshov left Ukraine on “official business.” Since then, two of his former aides have been arrested. He hasn’t come back.
Ukrainian police arrests charity chief for $ 850K humanitarian vehicle scam
Ihor Panchenko, director of the "Unbreakable Poltavshchyna" charity foundation, stands accused of profiteering from humanitarian aid vehicles and illegal weapons possession.
Debunked: the top corruption myths Russia pushes to discredit Ukraine
From claims that Ukraine resells Western weapons to assertions that elites profit at the expense of soldiers, a new report breaks down the most pervasive false corruption narratives spread by Russia.
Corruption problem in Ukraine is exaggerated, European experts assert
Although Ukraine has made significant progress in anti-corruption measures, the country is still perceived as highly corrupted, a viewpoint exacerbated by media emphasis and a deep-seated distrust among citizens in state institutions.
SBU uncovers that officials, arms dealers steal some $40 mn budget for 100K mortar shells
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), in collaboration with top military officials, has exposed a massive embezzlement scheme within the Defense Ministry, involving about $40 million earmarked for 100,000 mortar shells, implicating dubious arms contractors and bureaucrats, the SBU reports.
Media: Supplier for Ukraine’s army acquires Croatian hotels
One of Ukrainian defense contractors supplying food to Ukraine’s military inflated egg prices, and used profits to buy luxury hotels abroad, Ukrainian journalists revealed.
Ukraine passes anti-corruption laws to advance EU integration
The parliament of Ukraine passed laws that increase the staff and powers of the anti-corruption agencies and regulate the rights of national minorities, fulfilling three out of four conditions set by the European Commission for opening accession talks with Ukraine.
“Ukraine is doing everything to strengthen the fight against corruption,” EU official says
Věra Jourová, EU Vice-President for Values and Transparency, acknowledges Ukraine's headway in anti-graft for EU accession, but points to the essential task of passing a lobbying law as the next step.
Changing minds key to beating corruption, sociology professor says
Corruption exists in the EU as well. However, anti-corruption tools implemented across the EU have varying effectiveness between member states
G7 ambassadors outline reforms for Ukraine’s post-war recovery
The G7 ambassadors in Ukraine pointed out the steps and reforms expected from Ukraine in preparation for the…
Top Ukrainian officials resign in anti-corruption drive
On 23 January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced personnel changes in ministries, government structures, and the judicial system.…
EU reacts to anti-corruption drive resignations in Ukraine
European Pravda reports that the EU welcomes the fact that the Ukrainian government is taking corruption allegations against…
Corruption scheme of Ukraine’s deputy minister of infrastructure revealed
Vasyl Lozynskyi, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine and former acting Minister of Development of Communities and Territories…
Sunset of the oligarchs: Ukraine’s war-time nationalization of strategic enterprises rectifies past sins
In Ukraine, reforms initiated in 2014 reduced the space for oligarchic schemes while strengthening state institutions. In 2016,…
Ukraine holds first-ever confiscation of illegal assets
The High Anti-Corruption Court was established on 11 April 2019. It was created specifically to consider cases of…
(Anti-)Constitutional Court of Ukraine: why it declares the best reforms unconstitutional instead of protecting the Constitution
Generally, all democracies have the function of a constitutional judiciary, which checks whether the law complies with the…
Ukrainian MPs endanger independence of key anti-corruption body and country’s international support
On 17 September, Ukrainian MPs voted for a decision that puts international financial support for the country under…
Poland detains ex-Ukrainian road agency chief on money laundering charges
The Polish prosecutor's office said the detention was the result of an international investigation conducted by a joint…