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Ukraine Suspends Justice Minister as Zelensky Seeks Energy Minister’s Exit in Energoatom Corruption Probe

Prosecutors describe a network that skimmed 10–15% from contracts, laundering up to $100 million, with ex‑Zelensky associate Timur Mindich identified as the organizer.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the suspension of Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, and Zelensky called for the dismissal of both Galushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk.
  • NABU and SAPO say the scheme funneled illicit commissions through a Kyiv apartment on Hrushevskogo Street, naming Mindich—who left Ukraine before the raids—as the coordinator known by the alias “Carlson.”
  • Dozens of searches led to five arrests and at least seven suspects facing proceedings, with investigators citing extensive phone recordings and financial tracing tied to Energoatom contracts.
  • Zelensky said those charged in the “Midas” case will face sanctions, and lawmakers opened procedures to remove officials linked to the state nuclear operator.
  • The disclosures came as Russia launched another large drone attack on Ukraine’s power system, with officials reporting significant strikes on energy infrastructure and reduced interception rates.