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Zelenskyy Dismisses Ministers Amid $100M Corruption Scandal

11/14/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk amid a corruption scandal involving Energoatom.
The bribery scheme tied to Energoatom is estimated at $100 million.
Zelenskyy called for sanctions against Timur Mindich, the alleged organizer, who reportedly fled abroad.
The investigation is led by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau and faces significant challenges.
Protests erupted in Kyiv against legislation perceived as undermining anti-corruption efforts.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk amid a corruption scandal involving Energoatom.
The bribery scheme tied to Energoatom is estimated at $100 million.
Zelenskyy called for sanctions against Timur Mindich, the alleged organizer, who reportedly fled abroad.
The investigation is led by Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau and faces significant challenges.
Protests erupted in Kyiv against legislation perceived as undermining anti-corruption efforts.