Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський profile
Coverage of reported graft probe into associates and Energoatom
Coverage of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau alleging an about $100 million kickback scheme at state nuclear firm Energoatom, with reported involvement of Timur Mindich, a former Zelenskyy business associate. Zelenskyy has not been charged; coverage includes sanctions and senior resignations.
Editorial timeline of public reporting, not a legal finding.
- NABU alleged a $100 million energy kickback scheme - Reuters reported that Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau said it was investigating an alleged about $100 million kickback scheme involving state nuclear company Energoatom. Zelenskyy said everyone involved in corruption schemes must receive a clear legal response. Ukraine's anti-graft agency alleges $100 million energy kickback scheme
- Seven charged; Mindich named as alleged organizer - Reuters reported authorities charged seven people over the alleged scheme. A source familiar with the matter told Reuters the chief organizer identified by NABU was Timur Mindich, a former Zelenskyy business associate and co-owner of Kvartal 95. Mindich did not immediately comment. Ukraine's ongoing nuclear energy corruption scandal, explained
- Zelenskyy sanctioned Mindich; sought ministers' resignations - The Kyiv Independent reported that on Nov. 13 Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing three-year sanctions on Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman. He had earlier said the justice and energy ministers could not remain in post amid the accusations, citing trust. Zelensky imposes sanctions against close associates following $100 million corruption scandal
- Chief of staff Yermak resigned after anti-graft search - Reuters reported that Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy's chief of staff and closest aide, resigned after anti-graft agents searched his property. Zelenskyy said he accepted the resignation to end rumors and speculation and refocus on the war and talks. Zelenskiy's 'man for all seasons' resigns amid Ukraine corruption probe