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Ukraine

Once Republicans take control of the House, Senate, and White House, Ukraine will be held accountable for US aid, and corruption hearings will take place, according to one Washington insider.

Dec. 23

Ukraine Reforms Disability Assessment System

Corruption

Ukraine’s Parliament passed a law to replace Medical and Social Expert Commissions, believed to be a major source of corruption, with doctor teams for disability assessments.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 20

Ukraine Investigates Military Commander Abuse, Lawmakers Criticize Corruption and Delays

Ukraine

Ukrainian officials investigate a platoon commander accused of beating soldiers and extorting money, while lawmakers condemn delays and corruption within the military.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 16

Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Takes First Step Toward Establishing Jury Trials

Corruption

Ukrainian lawmakers have taken the first step toward “restoring trust in the courts and fighting corruption” in the country.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 5

Ukraine Accuses Ex-MP of $10 mn Army Uniform Corruption Scheme

Corruption

Ukraine has pledged to crack down on corruption as part of its bid to join the European Union, but for some officials, Russia’s invasion has provided new opportunities to enrich themselves.

By AFP

Nov. 28

70% of EBA Enterprises Keep Investing in Ukraine, Despite War

Corruption

European Business Association members agree that Russia’s war on Ukraine and corruption are core problems, but that hasn’t stopped investments, according to a recent survey.

By Olena Hrazhdan

Nov. 6

Don’t Say Purge: One More Russian General Arrested on Corruption Charges

War in Ukraine

The Kremlin seems to think that more than a few of its top officers are responsible for filching millions of rubles’ worth of cash and military resources from the Russian war effort.

By Stefan Korshak

Nov. 4

Zelensky

Dozens of prosecutors allegedly obtained disability certificates from a corrupt medical commission, triggering calls for reform. But will this prove decisive?

By Sergii Kostezh

Oct. 25

‘In Its Own Perverted Way, in Its Own Crooked World’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 25

War in Ukraine

Complaining of long war in Ukraine, Trump tells rally he'll “get us out of there”; Zelensky pleads to UN Security Council that “We need action”; Kyiv lawmaker charged with bribery flees the country.

By John Moretti

Sep. 25

Deception and Corruption: How Sudzha District Misled Kremlin During Ukraine's Kursk Offensive

Corruption

An intercepted call by the head of the administration of the Goncharovka settlement in the Sudzha district reveals how the leadership of the Kursk region deceived its residents.

By Kyiv Post

Aug. 21

Washington Insider: Corruption Could Damage Rebuilding Efforts

Corruption

Discussion of Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction has become commonplace. However, hopes are being dampened by lingering concerns of corruption.

By Jason Jay Smart

Jul. 28

Scandalous Ukrainian Lawmaker Suspected of Hiring Thugs to Beat Up Veteran

Corruption

A group of individuals, allegedly acting on Mykola Tyshchenko's orders, unlawfully detained a former member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for unclear reasons.

By Kyiv Post

Jun. 25

Purge of Corrupt Russian Generals Continues

Germany

The head of Russia’s Armed Forces Main Communications Directorate is the most recent senior general to be charged with accepting “a bribe on an especially large scale,” according to Russian media.

By Kyiv Post

May. 23

Blinken Announces Another $2 Billion in Aid, Says Ukraine Can ‘Decide for Itself’ to Strike Inside Russia

US

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, where he praised Ukraine’s courage and urged continued reforms to “root out the scourge of corruption.”

By Kyiv Post

May. 15

Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption – Is Moscow Draining Its Swamp?

Corruption

The Head of Russia’s Defense Ministry personnel department was arrested during an overnight raid as part of a broader shake-up at the top levels of Russia’s military.

By Steve Brown

May. 14

Corruption Suspect Granted Bail And Remains Minister of Agriculture

Corruption

Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solskyi was granted bail. He continues to perform his duties, although he technically resigned on Thursday, April 25.

By Kyiv Post

Apr. 26