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Oleg Sukhov
ReporterOleg Sukhov is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent. He is a former editor and reporter at the Moscow Times. He has a master's degree in history from the Moscow State University. He moved to Ukraine in 2014 due to the crackdown on independent media in Russia and covered war, corruption, reforms and law enforcement for the Kyiv Post.
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Several law enforcement agencies come under fire over alleged involvement in Ukraine's biggest graft scheme
by Oleg Sukhov
Several law enforcement agencies were lambasted by a parliamentary commission on Nov. 17 for failing to investigate their employees' alleged involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme at state nuclear power company Energoatom.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has charged eight suspects with bribery, embezzlement, and illicit enrichment in the Energoatom case. The alleged ringleader is Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Ukrainian investigators seek to arrest ex-deputy prime minister in large-scale corruption case
by Oleg Sukhov
On Nov. 11, Chernyshov was charged with illicit enrichment as part of a large-scale corruption case involving state nuclear power company Energoatom.

Ukrainian anti-corruption official investigated over possible leak in Mindich case, top prosecutor says
by Oleg Sukhov
The statement follows reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky's former business partner Timur Mindich had been tipped off about possible searches and left the country beforehand.

Explainer: How is Ukraine's biggest corruption scheme linked to Russia?
by Oleg Sukhov
Suspects in a major corruption case centered around the state nuclear power monopoly Energoatom are linked to a Russian official and could have transferred money to Russia, according to audio tapes released by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU).
The NABU has charged eight suspects with bribery, embezzlement, and illicit enrichment. Among them are Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky, and ex-Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov.
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Prosecutors describe influence-peddling network in Ukraine's biggest graft case
by Oleg Sukhov
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 state nuclear power company Energoatom on Nov. 11.

Energoatom corruption scheme suspects funded luxury houses for top officials, journalists say
by Oleg Sukhov
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 Bihus.info investigative journalism project reported on Nov. 12.

Two Ukrainian ministers implicated in major corruption scandal step down
by Oleg Sukhov
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 Volodymyr Zelensky.

Everything you need to know about Ukraine's ongoing corruption scandal involving a nuclear power company and top officials
by Oleg Sukhov
The corruption probe centered around the state nuclear power company Energoatom is turning into one of Ukraine's largest political scandals on record.

Prosecutors probe possible leak as Zelensky ally reportedly flees prior to searches
by Oleg Sukhov
The probe follows reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky's former business partner, Timur Mindich, was tipped off about the possible searches and was able to leave the country beforehand.

Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's secretive associate at the center of a major corruption probe?
by Oleg Sukhov
Timur Mindich, a businessman who is reportedly at the center of a major corruption probe, is a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky with interests in multiple industries.
Mindich, a co-owner of the president's Kvartal 95 production company, has allegedly profited from his ties with Zelensky and dramatically increased his clout in recent years, according to journalist investigations.
An investigation into Mindich's activities by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) was one of t

At least 24 relatives of Putin get state-linked jobs, investigative journalists say
by Oleg Sukhov
Proyekt also reported that the third generation of Putin's family —his grandnephews — had joined the government following himself and the second generation (his children and nephews).

Zelensky ally Mindich expands his clout in government, business, investigative journalists claim
by Oleg Sukhov
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is also investigating Zelensky's former partner Timur Mindich on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state, according to lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

Ukrainian prosecutors accused of using force against operative amid conflict with anti-graft agency
by Oleg Sukhov
"The search was conducted without a court warrant and is likely connected to the employee’s direct performance of professional duties," the NABU said.

Putin's pressure campaign on Trump exposes Kremlin’s limits
by Oleg Sukhov
Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January, Russia has used a wide range of tools to sway him to its side.
"It's a mixture of flattery (Trump deserved the Nobel Prize), threats (Tomahawks will mean a new level of escalation and do serious damage to U.S.-Russia relations), promises (great trade and economic deals are just waiting around the corner once there is peace), and manipulation (Ukraine and Europe are playing Trump and have undermined the positive momentum after the Alaska

Explosion at Kyiv postal office injures five people
by Oleg Sukhov
A source attributed the explosion to someone trying to send a part of a grenade launcher by mail.
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