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Ukraine Puts Mindich and Tsukerman on Wanted List as Zelenskyy Orders Defense-Industry Audit

Investigators say roughly $100 million was siphoned from energy contracts, with some deals tied to protecting a grid under Russian attack.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s Interior Ministry lists Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman as wanted since Nov. 20, noting they are suspected of hiding from pretrial investigators.
  • NABU and SAPO report at least $100 million embezzled from the energy sector and have released excerpts from extensive recordings made in Mindich’s apartment.
  • Zelenskyy directed a full review of state defense companies and contracts, saying any violations will be sent to law enforcement, and he signaled supervisory board overhauls.
  • Earlier fallout included the sacking or resignations of energy-sector ministers and the early termination of Energoatom’s supervisory board.
  • Western partners have urged stronger anti-corruption measures, while commentators warn the scandal is damaging Ukraine’s governance credibility and external support.