Ukraine’s watchdog closes Energoatom probe as criminal investigation expands
Detective who exposed $100 million scheme says main suspect “wasn’t the key figure”.
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Zelenskyy turns to Shmyhal for energy job others wouldn’t take
At least three candidates refused. Shmyhal initially said no too. Until he didn’t.
Ukraine lawmaker says he blocked reactor deal amid corruption allegations (INFOGRAPHIC)
The corruption network he warned about proved real. His sabotage claims remain unverified.
Ukraine’s administration systematically undermined Western-backed oversight, clearing path for $100 million corruption scheme
Investigation reveals government rewrote rules and hijacked boards designed to prevent graft
Why does Ukraine’s grid survive missiles that would black out Europe? Ousted energy chief explains
Volodymyr Kudrytskyi on Soviet overcapacity, stolen shelter funds, and why war is no excuse for corruption
Two Ukrainian ministers dismissed amid $100M Energoatom corruption scandal
A political explosion has erupted in Kyiv. On 19 November, the Ukrainian parliament voted to dismiss Justice Minister Herman…
$100M stolen from Ukraine’s nuclear proves the choice: Soviet monopolies Moscow corrupts, or green systems it can’t
Four nuclear sites = four corruption choke points. 1,000 solar farms = impossible to capture
Ukraine’s quick fix for Energoatom scandal may gut critical reforms
How the government responds will determine if this scandal only affects Energoatom or every other state company, destroying years of hard-won reforms.
Ukraine’s blackouts were avoidable. Energoatom corruption and political vendetta made them inevitable.
The blueprint existed. The funding existed. What happened instead reveals an institutional collapse more damaging than Russian missiles alone.
Ukraine’s $100M Energoatom scandal deepens as five detained, two ministers out
Western allies scrutinize Kyiv's response as investigation raises questions about Russian penetration and institutional integrity.
FBI, EU-backed Ukrainian anti-corruption agency coordinate in major nuclear operator scandal, which involves Zelenskyy’s closest associate
New FBI officer arrives in Kyiv, immediately focuses on $100 million energy scandal.
Ukraine’s Energoatom exec detained for $100M embezzlement, enough for 40,000 interceptor drones as country sits in darkness
$360K in luxury apartments, three Mercedes.
Zelenskyy tried to kill NABU. Then it exposed his friend’s $100M scheme.
Ukraine's justice system decides whether evidence by its top anti-corruption agency becomes convictions.
The Mindich tapes: anti-graft recordings expose Zelenskyy associate’s $100M nuclear operator protection racket
Money-laundering network operated like bank, spanning Kyiv to Atlanta to Moscow
Ukraine’s top anti-corruption agency raids shadow managers who controlled country’s only nuclear operator through kickback scheme
Investigators discovered systematic corruption at Energoatom during 15-month probe, with external actors demanding 10-15% kickbacks from contractors.
Ukrainian lawmakers approve Russian nuclear reactor purchase from Bulgaria
Ukraine's parliament has authorized the purchase of Russian-made nuclear reactors worth potentially $620 million from Bulgaria.
Ukraine moves to shield Rivne nuclear plant from potential Russian attacks
Energoatom has contracted a $12 million project to build protective structures at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant against potential Russian drone and missile attacks.
Russia again damages power line to occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
IAEA chief announced his visit to the Russian occupied facility in central Ukraine.
Global Peace Summit: Russia must withdraw from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Participants of the Global Peace Summit have issued a resounding call for Russia to withdraw immediately from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, emphasizing the critical need to safeguard nuclear safety in the country.
Repairs of nuclear power units in Ukraine may extend outages
Ukraine's state nuclear company, Energoatom, cautioned that scheduled repairs on a major nuclear power unit could exacerbate electricity shortages and lead to longer outages.