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Zelensky is set to impose sanctions against Oleksandr Tsukerman and his close associate Timur Mindich, implicated in a large-scale corruption scandal, a source in the President's Office told the Kyiv Independent.
Zelensky imposes sanctions against close associates following $100 million corruption scandal
The two are implicated in the $100 million corruption scandal centered on the state-owned nuclear power company Energoatom, which has rocked the country since Monday.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Zelensky is set to impose sanctions against Oleksandr Tsukerman and his close associate Timur Mindich, implicated in a large-scale corruption scandal, a source in the President's Office told the Kyiv Independent.
⚡️Suspects in Energoatom corruption scheme funded (kyivindependent.com/suspects-in-energoatom-corruption-scheme-funded-luxury-houses-for-ex-deputy-prime-minister-journalists-say/) luxury houses for ex-deputy prime minister, journalists say.
Energoatom corruption scheme suspects funded luxury houses for top officials, journalists say
Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov was financing a construction of high-end houses near Kyiv. The money he spent was obtained through the energy corruption scheme now rocking Ukraine, the Bi...
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️Suspects in Energoatom corruption scheme funded (kyivindependent.com/suspects-in-energoatom-corruption-scheme-funded-luxury-houses-for-ex-deputy-prime-minister-journalists-say/) luxury houses for ex-deputy prime minister, journalists say.
<<Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into state nuclear power company Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of Zelensky.
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into state nuclear power company Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of Zelensky.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
<<Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into state nuclear power company Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of Zelensky.
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into state nuclear power company Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of Zelensky.
⚡️Two Ukrainian ministers implicated in major corruption scandal step down (kyivindependent.com/minister-implicated-suspended/).
Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk submitted their resignation on Nov. 12 amid a large-scale corruption scandal, Prime >>
Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk submitted their resignation on Nov. 12 amid a large-scale corruption scandal, Prime >>
Two Ukrainian ministers implicated in major corruption scandal step down
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volody...
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️Two Ukrainian ministers implicated in major corruption scandal step down (kyivindependent.com/minister-implicated-suspended/).
Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk submitted their resignation on Nov. 12 amid a large-scale corruption scandal, Prime >>
Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk submitted their resignation on Nov. 12 amid a large-scale corruption scandal, Prime >>
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Specifically, suspects in the Energoatom corruption case have discussed who should be appointed to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's Cabinet and whether Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko should be appointed as ambassador to the U.S.
Specifically, suspects in the Energoatom corruption case have discussed who should be appointed to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's Cabinet and whether Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko should be appointed as ambassador to the U.S.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Specifically, suspects in the Energoatom corruption case have discussed who should be appointed to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's Cabinet and whether Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko should be appointed as ambassador to the U.S.
Specifically, suspects in the Energoatom corruption case have discussed who should be appointed to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's Cabinet and whether Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko should be appointed as ambassador to the U.S.
⚡️Prosecutors describe influence-peddling network in Ukraine's biggest graft case.
Suspects in a large-scale energy corruption case have allegedly manipulated senior officials as part of an extensive influence-peddling network, prosecutors said at court hearings on Nov. 11-12. >>
Suspects in a large-scale energy corruption case have allegedly manipulated senior officials as part of an extensive influence-peddling network, prosecutors said at court hearings on Nov. 11-12. >>
Prosecutors describe influence-peddling network in Ukraine's biggest graft case
The hearings were held after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) charged eight suspects with bribery, abuse of office, and illicit enrichment in a large-scale corruption case involving the stat...
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️Prosecutors describe influence-peddling network in Ukraine's biggest graft case.
Suspects in a large-scale energy corruption case have allegedly manipulated senior officials as part of an extensive influence-peddling network, prosecutors said at court hearings on Nov. 11-12. >>
Suspects in a large-scale energy corruption case have allegedly manipulated senior officials as part of an extensive influence-peddling network, prosecutors said at court hearings on Nov. 11-12. >>
⚡️ SBU exposes Russian agent (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-exposed-russian-agent-planing-terrorist-attacks-in-kyivs-metro-and-large-shopping-centers/) from Crimea planning terrorist attacks on Kyiv metro and malls.
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea has been charged in absentia.
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea has been charged in absentia.
SBU exposes Russian agent from Crimea planning terrorist attacks on Kyiv metro and malls
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea, the alleged organizer of terrorist attacks, has been charged in absentia.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ SBU exposes Russian agent (kyivindependent.com/ukraine-exposed-russian-agent-planing-terrorist-attacks-in-kyivs-metro-and-large-shopping-centers/) from Crimea planning terrorist attacks on Kyiv metro and malls.
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea has been charged in absentia.
A 55-year-old resident of Crimea has been charged in absentia.
<<experience of fighting for Ukraine and the growing concerns over South American soldiers and their possible links to organized crime.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
<<experience of fighting for Ukraine and the growing concerns over South American soldiers and their possible links to organized crime.
South American crime groups could be learning war in Ukraine, Brazilian fighter says youtu.be/xIgJeGX1hOU
The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette sat down with Brazilian volunteer fighter Everson Neves about his >>
The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette sat down with Brazilian volunteer fighter Everson Neves about his >>
Brazilian fighter on South American crime links to foreign volunteers in Ukraine
YouTube video by Kyiv Independent
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November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
South American crime groups could be learning war in Ukraine, Brazilian fighter says youtu.be/xIgJeGX1hOU
The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette sat down with Brazilian volunteer fighter Everson Neves about his >>
The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette sat down with Brazilian volunteer fighter Everson Neves about his >>
<<according to a U.N. monthly report published on Nov. 12.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
<<according to a U.N. monthly report published on Nov. 12.
⚡️ Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy sector as civilian casualties remain high, UN reports.
Russian attacks killed at least 148 civilians and injured another 929 in October. The majority of casualties, around 65%, occurred in front-line regions, >>
Russian attacks killed at least 148 civilians and injured another 929 in October. The majority of casualties, around 65%, occurred in front-line regions, >>
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy sector as civilian casualties remain high, UN reports.
Russian attacks killed at least 148 civilians and injured another 929 in October. The majority of casualties, around 65%, occurred in front-line regions, >>
Russian attacks killed at least 148 civilians and injured another 929 in October. The majority of casualties, around 65%, occurred in front-line regions, >>
⚡️ UK backchannel contacts failed to develop, Kremlin says.
The comments follow reporting by the Financial Times (FT) that British national security advisor Jonathan Powell tried to open a backchannel with Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov earlier this year.
The comments follow reporting by the Financial Times (FT) that British national security advisor Jonathan Powell tried to open a backchannel with Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov earlier this year.
UK backchannel contacts failed to develop, Kremlin says
The comments follow reporting by the Financial Times (FT) that British national security advisor Jonathan Powell tried to open a backchannel with Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov earlier this ...
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ UK backchannel contacts failed to develop, Kremlin says.
The comments follow reporting by the Financial Times (FT) that British national security advisor Jonathan Powell tried to open a backchannel with Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov earlier this year.
The comments follow reporting by the Financial Times (FT) that British national security advisor Jonathan Powell tried to open a backchannel with Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov earlier this year.
⚡️ Explosions in Russia's Oryol Oblast following reported Ukrainian missile and drone attacks.
Authorities simultaneously declared missile and drone threats in the region, according to local residents and Russian media.
Authorities simultaneously declared missile and drone threats in the region, according to local residents and Russian media.
Explosions in Russia's Oryol Oblast following reported Ukrainian missile and drone attacks
Explosions were reported in the Russian city of Oryol overnight as authorities simultaneously declared missile and drone threats in the region, according to local residents and Russian media.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ Explosions in Russia's Oryol Oblast following reported Ukrainian missile and drone attacks.
Authorities simultaneously declared missile and drone threats in the region, according to local residents and Russian media.
Authorities simultaneously declared missile and drone threats in the region, according to local residents and Russian media.
⚡️Congress votes to reopen (kyivindependent.com/congress-votes-to-reopen-government-after-longest-shutdown-in-us-history/) government after longest shutdown in US history.
Congress votes to reopen government after longest shutdown in US history
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Nov. 12 to reopen the federal government and end a 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, multiple outlets reported.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️Congress votes to reopen (kyivindependent.com/congress-votes-to-reopen-government-after-longest-shutdown-in-us-history/) government after longest shutdown in US history.
⚡️ Russia, Kazakhstan sign strategic partnership declaration.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the document, signed during his visit to Russia, would "open a new era in bilateral relations" between Moscow and Astana.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the document, signed during his visit to Russia, would "open a new era in bilateral relations" between Moscow and Astana.
Russia, Kazakhstan sign strategic partnership declaration
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the document, signed during his visit to Russia, would "open a new era in bilateral relations" between Moscow and Astana.
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ Russia, Kazakhstan sign strategic partnership declaration.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the document, signed during his visit to Russia, would "open a new era in bilateral relations" between Moscow and Astana.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the document, signed during his visit to Russia, would "open a new era in bilateral relations" between Moscow and Astana.
⚡️ Ukraine's foreign minister meets Rubio (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-for...), other G7 partners to push for defense, energy support.
After meeting Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada, Sybiha praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace efforts and very effective energy sanctions against Russia."
After meeting Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada, Sybiha praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace efforts and very effective energy sanctions against Russia."
Ukraine's foreign minister meets Rubio, other G7 partners to push for defense, energy support
After talking to Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada, Sybiha praised Trump's "peace efforts and very effective energy sanctions against Russia."
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ Ukraine's foreign minister meets Rubio (kyivindependent.com/ukraines-for...), other G7 partners to push for defense, energy support.
After meeting Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada, Sybiha praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace efforts and very effective energy sanctions against Russia."
After meeting Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada, Sybiha praised U.S. President Donald Trump's "peace efforts and very effective energy sanctions against Russia."
⚡️Recent Russian assault on light equipment in direction of Pokrovsk was 'partially successful,' Ukraine's military says.
Ukrainian forces destroyed five motorcycles and five cars on Nov. 11 during the defense of the city, the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reported.
Ukrainian forces destroyed five motorcycles and five cars on Nov. 11 during the defense of the city, the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reported.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️Recent Russian assault on light equipment in direction of Pokrovsk was 'partially successful,' Ukraine's military says.
Ukrainian forces destroyed five motorcycles and five cars on Nov. 11 during the defense of the city, the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reported.
Ukrainian forces destroyed five motorcycles and five cars on Nov. 11 during the defense of the city, the 7th Corps of Ukraine's Air Assault Forces reported.
Ukrainian forces repel Russian attempt to advance toward Kostiantynivka, military says.
"The enemy's losses were significant," the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade said.
"The enemy's losses were significant," the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade said.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Ukrainian forces repel Russian attempt to advance toward Kostiantynivka, military says.
"The enemy's losses were significant," the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade said.
"The enemy's losses were significant," the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade said.
Humanitarian aid can no longer be delivered to Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, military administration reports.
Only local Ukrainian military personnel are still able to provide assistance to civilians remaining in the embattled cities, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin.
Only local Ukrainian military personnel are still able to provide assistance to civilians remaining in the embattled cities, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Humanitarian aid can no longer be delivered to Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, military administration reports.
Only local Ukrainian military personnel are still able to provide assistance to civilians remaining in the embattled cities, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin.
Only local Ukrainian military personnel are still able to provide assistance to civilians remaining in the embattled cities, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Vadym Filashkin.
⚡️ Russian army redeploys forces near Pokrovsk amid reported reserve shortage, partisans say.
The newly arrived troops are reportedly being sent straight into assault operations, sometimes without even being formally registered.
The newly arrived troops are reportedly being sent straight into assault operations, sometimes without even being formally registered.
Ukraine war latest updates: Recent Russian assault on light equipment in direction of Pokrovsk was 'partially successful,' Ukraine's military says (13)
Live coverage of Russia's war against Ukraine with breaking news and front-line updates, updated 13 times today. A large-scale assault by Russian troops in light vehicles on the city of Pokrovsk in Do...
kyivindependent.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚡️ Russian army redeploys forces near Pokrovsk amid reported reserve shortage, partisans say.
The newly arrived troops are reportedly being sent straight into assault operations, sometimes without even being formally registered.
The newly arrived troops are reportedly being sent straight into assault operations, sometimes without even being formally registered.
<<and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts — a section of the frontline that has been dynamic but chronically overlooked — have picked up speed.
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
<<and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts — a section of the frontline that has been dynamic but chronically overlooked — have picked up speed.
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In 2022, she notably assisted Ukrainian refugees evacuated to Japan due to the war.
In 2022, she notably assisted Ukrainian refugees evacuated to Japan due to the war.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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In 2022, she notably assisted Ukrainian refugees evacuated to Japan due to the war.
In 2022, she notably assisted Ukrainian refugees evacuated to Japan due to the war.
<<artistic director of the ballet troupe of the National Opera of Ukraine.
She actively participated in cultural exchange programs between Japan and Ukraine and organized many events that helped popularize Ukrainian culture in Japan. >>
She actively participated in cultural exchange programs between Japan and Ukraine and organized many events that helped popularize Ukrainian culture in Japan. >>
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
<<artistic director of the ballet troupe of the National Opera of Ukraine.
She actively participated in cultural exchange programs between Japan and Ukraine and organized many events that helped popularize Ukrainian culture in Japan. >>
She actively participated in cultural exchange programs between Japan and Ukraine and organized many events that helped popularize Ukrainian culture in Japan. >>
🕯🥀 Michiko Terada, Japanese ballet master and mother of the artistic director of the National Opera of Ukraine’s ballet troupe, has passed away.
On November 11, at the age of 87, Michiko Terada, founder of the Kyoto Ballet School, died. Her son, Nobuhiro Terada, is the >>
On November 11, at the age of 87, Michiko Terada, founder of the Kyoto Ballet School, died. Her son, Nobuhiro Terada, is the >>
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🕯🥀 Michiko Terada, Japanese ballet master and mother of the artistic director of the National Opera of Ukraine’s ballet troupe, has passed away.
On November 11, at the age of 87, Michiko Terada, founder of the Kyoto Ballet School, died. Her son, Nobuhiro Terada, is the >>
On November 11, at the age of 87, Michiko Terada, founder of the Kyoto Ballet School, died. Her son, Nobuhiro Terada, is the >>