Zelensky Replacing Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US

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1. Mon, 3 August 2026

   1 report
   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)20:55first to report
     Zelensky Replacing Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US

     President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on Monday, Aug. 3, removing Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, ending a tenure of less than a year following corruption allegations.

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

   3 reports
   • euronews.com15:12
     Ukraine’s former ambassador to US faces anti-corruption probe

     Two days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially dismissed Olha Stefanishyna as Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, she has been formally notified that she is a suspect in an anti-corruption investigation. #EuropeNews

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:24
     Former Ukraine Envoy to US Stefanishyna Receives New Corruption Notice of Suspicion

     Former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-ambassador to the US Olha Stefanishyna has received a new corruption notice of suspicion from Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies, with a court now considering a preventive measure against her.

   • illawarramercury.com.au21:00
     Former Ukrainian ambassador to US under investigation

     Media reports say former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna is facing a corruption investigation.

     1 reprint

     • centralwesterndaily.com.au5 Aug, 21:00their copy
3. Thu, 6 August 2026

   2 reports
   • bne IntelliNews10:28
     Ukraine's ex-ambassador to Washington charged with illicit enrichment in widening corruption purge

     Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and its Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have charged former Washington ambassador Olha Stefanishyna with illicit enrichment tied to a cut-price Kyiv apartment purchase, two days after she...

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:31
     Ex-Deputy PM Stefanishyna Charged in Graft Case

     Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office charged former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna with illicit enrichment involving more than Hr.13.9 million ($334,000) and filing false asset declarations. Investigators allege she concealed several high-value assets and obtained property beyond her declared income.

4. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • naturalnews.com16:15
     NABU Details Corruption Case Against Former Ukrainian Ambassador to U.S.

     Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators have detailed corruption allegations against Olga Stefanishina, the country’s former ambassador to the United States, according to a statement published Thursday by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) accuse Stefanishina of illegal enrichment, alleging that she failed to declare assets and used relatives, […]

5. Wed, 19 August 2026

   38 reports
   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:57
     Corruzione, nuovo terremoto nell’ufficio di Zelensky: perquisita la vicecapo Iryna Mudra

     Un nuovo terremoto politico-giudiziario scuote i vertici dello Stato ucraino, arrivando fin dentro l’Ufficio presidenziale di Volodymyr Zelensky. Gli uomini dell’Autorità nazionale (Nabu) e la Procura specializzata anti-corruzione (Sapo) hanno perquisito gli uffici di Iryna Mudra, una dei vice capi dell’Ufficio. Gli investigatori hanno effettuato perquisizioni anche nei confronti di Vadym Stolar, dell’ex partito filorusso […] L'articolo Corruzione, nuovo terremoto nell’ufficio di Zelensky:...

   • Index.hr (Croatia)07:08
     Antikorupcijska akcija u Ukrajini: Upali u ured visoke dužnosnice ureda Zelenskog
   • ANSA (Italy)07:20edited after publishing
     Zelensky sotto assedio, l'anticorruzione indaga il suo staff

     previouslyAnticorruzione ucraina, blitz contro un gruppo legato a deputati e staff di Zelensky

     URL changednow www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/08/19/zelensky-sotto-assedio-indagata-la-vice-dello-staff-presidenziale_d11f53ea-33ab-4576-aba2-3b9f04b0c92f.html

     Il presidente licenzia la vice capo del suo ufficio coinvolta nell'indagine

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:27
     Afera na szczytach władzy w Ukrainie. Jest oficjalny komunikat służb

     Narodowe Biuro Antykorupcyjne Ukrainy (NABU) i Specjalna Prokuratura Antykorupcyjna (SAP) prowadzą operację w sprawie organizacji przestępczej, w którą mają być zaangażowani m.in. wysocy rangą urzędnicy Biura Prezydenta Ukrainy. Służby wskazują, że grupą mieli kierować obecny i były deputowany do parlamentu.

     1 reprint

     • Polsat News (Poland)19 Aug, 09:05their copy
   • Novinky (Czechia)07:46
     Ukrajinské protikorupční orgány vyšetřují Zelenského blízké i exposlance

     Národní protikorupční úřady Ukrajiny (NABU) a Specializovaná protikorupční prokuratura (SAP) oznámily, že v současnosti provádějí operaci zaměřenou na odhalení zločinecké organizace, jejíž součástí jsou i vysoce postavení úředníci Úřadu prezidenta Ukrajiny. Úřady o tom informovaly ve společném prohlášení. Podle listu Ukrajinska pravda se vyšetřování týká například Iryny Mudrové, zástupkyně vedoucího Kanceláře prezidenta, nebo poslance Vadyma Stolarova zvoleného za dnes již zakázanou stranu...

   • N1 Info (Croatia)07:47
     Drama u Kijevu: Istražitelji upali u ured visoke dužnosnice iz ureda Zelenskog

     Još jedna korupcijska afera u Ukrajini

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)07:49
     NABU conducts investigative actions involving Mudra

     Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) are conducting investigative actions involving Iryna Mudra, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, a well-informed source has told Ukrinform.

   • iRozhlas (Czechia)07:56
     ONLINE: Ukrajinské protikorupční úřady vyšetřují poslance a členy prezidentské kanceláře

     Národní protikorupční úřad Ukrajiny (NABU) a speciální protikorupční prokuratura (SAP) oznámily vyšetřování skupiny, která zahrnuje bývalého a současného poslance a také vysoce postavené osoby z prezidentské kanceláře. Dvojice úřadů to ve středu uvedla v prohlášení.

     1 reprint

     • ČT24 (Czechia)19 Aug, 07:23their copy
   • Le Figaro (France)08:30
     Ukraine : le bureau anti-corruption mène une enquête visant des membres du cabinet de Volodymyr Zelensky et des parlementaires

     Selon la presse ukrainienne, les domiciles de la chef adjointe du bureau présidentiel et d’un député d’opposition seraient visés par des perquisitions.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:54
     NABU releases audio recording in case involving MPs and senior presidential officials

     The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has released audio recordings as part of a case allegedly involving members of parliament and senior officials from the Office of the President of Ukraine.

   • RMF24 (Poland)09:05
     Ludzie z otoczenia Zełenskiego pod lupą służb antykorupcyjnych

     Ludzie z otoczenia Zełenskiego pod lupą służb antykorupcyjnych

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)09:31
     Operation 'Forrest Gump': NABU shows 'document' found during searches

     Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have found documents containing a crisis communications plan regarding the activities of a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada during searches conducted as part of Operation "Forrest Gump."

   • Die Zeit (Germany)09:35edited after publishing
     Ukraine: Mitarbeiterin von Selenskyj soll in Korruptionsfall verwickelt sein

     previouslyUkraine: Durchsuchungen bei ukrainischen Abgeordneten und Beratern Selenskyjs

     URL changednow www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/ukraine-verteidigungsminister-mychajlo-fedorow-jewhenij-chmara-antikorruption-gxe

     Antikorruptionsbehörden in der Ukraine ermitteln unter anderem gegen eine stellvertretende Leiterin des Präsidialamts. Die Frau wurde daraufhin entlassen.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:45
     Krieg in der Ukraine: Korruptionsermittlungen in der Ukraine – Selenskij entlässt Vize-Präsidialamtschefin

     URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-li.3524928

     Antikorruptionsbehörden starten eine Großrazzia gegen Abgeordnete sowie Berater des Präsidenten – wenige Stunden vor einer entscheidenden Abstimmung im Parlament über den neuen Verteidigungsminister.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:45
     Krieg in der Ukraine: Korruptionsermittlungen in der Ukraine vor Votum zu Verteidigungsminister

     URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/ukraine-li.3524928

     Antikorruptionsbehörden starten eine Großrazzia gegen Abgeordnete sowie Berater von Präsident Selenskij – wenige Stunden vor einer entscheidenden Abstimmung im Parlament über den neuen Verteidigungsminister.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:11
     Zelensky dismisses Mudra as deputy head of his office

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Iryna Mudra from her position as Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:43edited after publishing
     Uderzenie służb w otoczenie Zełenskiego. Zaufana urzędniczka zwolniona

     previouslyUderzenie służb w otoczenie Zełenskiego. Zaufana urzędniczka wylatuje

     W Kijowie wybuchła kolejna potężna afera korupcyjna. Prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski zwolnił wiceszefową swojej kancelarii w dniu, gdy służby rozpoczęły obławę na urzędników i polityków. - NABU i SAP prowadzą operację specjalną, mającą na celu ujawnienie organizacji przestępczej - poinformowały w komunikacie organy antykorupcyjne.

   • South China Morning Post11:45edited after publishing
     Ukraine’s Zelensky fires top aide as office faces corruption investigation

     previouslyZelensky’s office faces corruption probe in Ukraine as fired minister demands elections

     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired one of his most senior officials on Wednesday as corruption investigators named a deputy head of the presidential office among the suspects in a money-laundering case. The stunning developments came a day after Ukraine’s recently fired defence minister demanded national elections, despite Russia’s more than four-year-old invasion. Zelensky has maintained that such a ballot is not allowed under wartime laws. Although Zelensky was not implicated in...

   • bordermail.com.au11:50
     Zelenskiy's office probed as ex-minister demands vote

     A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his...

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:58edited after publishing
     NABU Starts ‘Forrest Gump’ Operation, Uncovers Crisis Plan

     previouslyNABU Starts ‘Forest Gump’ Operation, Uncovers Crisis Plan

     Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are conducting a special operation targeting an alleged criminal organization led by a current and former lawmaker. During searches, investigators found a document outlining a crisis communication plan related to a Verkhovna Rada temporary investigative commission.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:06
     Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies target criminal organization linked to lawmakers, Zelenskyy’s office

     Media reports say investigators search residence of deputy head of Ukrainian president’s office

   • Index.hr (Croatia)12:39
     Istražitelji upali kod visoke ukrajinske dužnosnice. Zelenski je odmah smijenio

     UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Zelenski smijenio je Irinu Mudru, zamjenicu predstojnika svog ureda. Smjena slijedi nakon što su antikorupcijska tijela NABU i SAPO provela pretrage njezinih prostora.

   • Bloomberg Politics13:14
     Zelenskyy’s Woes Deepen After Graft Raid and Election Call

     Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s attempt to turn the page on a string of domestic setbacks backfired as the Ukrainian president fired a senior aide amid corruption allegations and faced a call for wartime elections.

   • La Repubblica (Italy)13:29edited after publishing
     Ucraina, Anticorruzione indaga su staff di Zelensky. Rimossa vice capa: “Non sono stata arrestata”

     previouslyUcraina, l’Anticorruzione indaga sullo staff di Zelensky: il presidente rimuove il vice capo

     Il parlamento ucraina conferma Khmara ministro della Difesa. Ma mentre Zelensky chiude il rimpasto, l’operazione “Forrest Gump” travolge anche un parlamentare ucraino, accusati di riciclaggio

   • Politico Europe13:35
     Operation Forrest Gump: Anti-corruption raid heaps pressure on Zelenskyy

     Ukraine's president fires a top aide after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau alleged a group of top officials laundered money to pay a former minister’s bail.

   • iDNES (Czechia)13:47
     Zelenskyj odvolal náměstkyni šéfa své kanceláře. Jde o zpronevěru 150 milionů hřiven

     Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj odvolal náměstkyni šéfa své kanceláře Irynu Mudrou poté, co ji média spojila s protikorupčním vyšetřováním. Prověřovaná skupina je podezřelá z praní 150 milionů hřiven (70 milionů korun).

   • Tagesschau (Germany)14:39
     Selenskyj entlässt Vize-Präsidialamtschefin nach Razzia in Kiew

     Erneut gehen die ukrainischen Antikorruptionsbehörden gegen Abgeordnete und das Umfeld von Präsident Selenskyj vor. Zugleich wächst der politische Druck: Ex-Verteidigungsminister Fedorow fordert Wahlen - auch während des Krieges.

   • France Info (France)16:09
     En Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky limoge une haute responsable de la présidence après une opération anticorruption

     L'opération, selon l'agence anticorruption ukrainienne, cible "une organisation criminelle qui opérait sous la direction d'un député ukrainien en exercice et d'un ancien député, avec la participation de hauts responsables de la présidence ukrainienne".

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:56
     “La banca statale ucraina Sense Bank usata per ripulire i soldi della cauzione dell’ex ministro di Zelensky”: la ricostruzione dei pm nell’inchiesta anticorruzione

     Una banca da poco diventata di proprietà dello Stato sarebbe stata usata per ripulire 150 milioni di grivne (2,9 milioni di euro) in contanti, necessari per pagare la cauzione dell’ex ministro dell’Energia Herman Galushchenko. E’ il modo in cui, secondo l’Autorità nazionale anti-corruzione (Nabu) che questa mattina ha messo in atto l'”Operazione Forrest Gump”, il […] L'articolo “La banca statale ucraina Sense Bank usata per ripulire i soldi della cauzione dell’ex ministro di Zelensky”: la...

   • The Guardian World17:14
     Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis

     Presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime election Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired a senior aide amid a fresh corruption investigation – one day after a former defence minister warned the country was facing “a crisis of governance” and needed to hold a wartime presidential election . Iryna Mudra, a presidential deputy chief of staff, was dismissed by decree after multiple reports in Ukrainian media that her...

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:10
     Zelensky Sacks Deputy Office Head Iryna Mudra After NABU’s New ‘Forrest Gump’ Probe

     Zelensky dismissed Iryna Mudra, the deputy head of the Presidential Office tasked with judicial reforms, shortly after the anti-graft agencies announced a new probe dubbed “Forrest Gump” targeting top officials, with Mudra among those reportedly implicated.

   • Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:23
     NABU conducting investigative actions with Mudra – source

     The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is conducting investigative actions with Iryna Mudra, former Deputy Head of the Office of the President.

   • ANSA (Italy)18:42
     Zelensky sotto assedio, indagata la vice dello staff presidenziale

     Sotto la lente dell'Anticorruzione altri fedelissimi del presidente. Fedorov forse negli Usa

   • Index.hr (Croatia)19:26
     Zelenski je u problemima. "Najopasniji dan za njega od početka ruske invazije"

     ZELENSKOG i dalje prate istrage o korupciji na najvišim razinama, iako on nikada nije bio osumnjičen, čak i kada su istrage zahvatile dužnosnike bliske njemu.

   • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)19:42
     Former Deputy Office Head Iryna Mudra Detained Overnight in Corruption Probe

     Iryna Mudra, former deputy head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, was detained on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and is currently undergoing investigative actions at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). According to Member of Parliament Oleksiy Honcharenko, Mudra will spend the night in a temporary detention facility.

   • Polsat News (Poland)19:59
     Afera korupcyjna w Ukrainie. Zwolniono wiceszefową kancelarii Zełenskiego

     Podejrzewana o korupcję i zwolniona w środę ze stanowiska zastępczyni szefa Biura Prezydenta Ukrainy Iryna Mudra przyznała, że przeprowadzono u niej przeszukania, jednak wbrew doniesieniom medialnym, nie została zatrzymana. Sprawa ma związek z operacją NABU i SAP dotyczącą legalizacji 150 mln hrywien przeznaczonych na kaucję za jednego z podejrzanych w aferze Midas.

   • Le Monde (France)21:50edited after publishing
     EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : au moins six morts à Kiev et sa région dans des bombardements russes

     previouslyEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Iryna Mudra, directrice adjointe du cabinet de Volodymyr Zelensky, démissionne

     URL changednow www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2026/08/22/en-direct-guerre-en-ukraine-vladimir-poutine-promet-des-attaques-beaucoup-plus-destructrices-contre-kiev-evoquant-des-mesures-de-represailles_6746952_3210.html

     Au cours de l’attaque nocturne, dans la capitale ukrainienne, « vingt-trois autres personnes ont été blessées », a précisé l’administration militaire de Kiev.

   • La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
     La corruzione sfiora Zelensky, indagata la sua fedelissima. E Fedorov chiede le elezioni

     Rimossa la vice-capo ufficio di presidenza, coinvolta nell’inchiesta del Nabu. Proteste nelle strade di Kiev per la conferma di Khmara alla Difesa

6. Thu, 20 August 2026

   6 reports
   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)00:41edited after publishing
     Była urzędniczka Zełenskiego podejrzana. Zabrała głos w sprawie

     Zwolniona w środę z funkcji zastępczyni szefa Biura Prezydenta Ukrainy Iryna Mudra potwierdziła, że służby przeprowadziły u niej przeszukania. Jednak wbrew doniesieniom medialnym nie została zatrzymana. Sprawa łączy się z operacją NABU i SAP dotyczącą legalizacji 150 mln hrywien.

   • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:11
     Wielkie pranie. Po operacji "Forrest Gump" Zełenski musi odpowiedzieć na ważne pytania

     Żeby wpłacić kaucję za ministra uwikłanego w korupcję, otoczenie Wołodymyra Zełenskiego miało wyprać miliony hrywien przez państwowy bank. Na taśmach opublikowanych przez Narodowe Biuro Antykorupcyjne słychać głos Iryny Mudrej, zastępczyni szefa biura prezydenta. Wątpliwości nie ma - ona jest pionkiem, polowanie trwa na wyżej postawione głowy.

   • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:06
     Korruption in der Ukraine: Operation „Forrest Gump“

     Haufenweise Geld in Säcken: Nach einer Razzia entlässt Präsident Selenskij seine stellvertretende Stabschefin, weil sie illegal Millionen für die Kaution eines Ex-Ministers aufgetrieben haben soll. Doch wer hat sie damit beauftragt?

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:09
     Ukraine's anticorruption agencies uncover criminal network in presidential office, parliament

     Group allegedly involved in takeover of high-value real estate and other corporate assets

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)18:07
     Ucraina, l’inchiesta “Forrest Gump” sale di livello: coinvolti il capo della Direzione giuridica di Zelensky, un ex ministro ad interim e un viceministro della Giustizia

     Si allarga l’inchiesta “Forrest Gump” che ieri ha portato alla rimozione di Iryna Mudra, vice capo dell’Ufficio di Volodymyr Zelensky. La Procura specializzata anti-corruzione (Sapo) ha reso noti i nomi di tutte le persone coinvolte a vario titolo nell’indagine. Tre di queste occupano posizioni ai vertici delle istituzioni ucraine. Il primo è quello di Viktor […] L'articolo Ucraina, l’inchiesta “Forrest Gump” sale di livello: coinvolti il capo della Direzione giuridica di Zelensky, un ex...

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)20:09
     Istraga zbog korupcije proširila se i u ured predsjednika Zelenskog

     Istražitelji su jučer objavili nove snimke koje impliciraju povezanost osoba bliskih predsjedniku s kriminalnom skupinom, spominje se još jedan dužnosnik njegova ureda

7. Fri, 21 August 2026

   3 reports
   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:01
     Ucraina, “le tangenti non vanno combattute”: così il clan di Iryna Mudra tentava di mettere le mani sulle authority anti-corruzione

     I controlli sono un intralcio. Il fiato dei magistrati sul collo dà fastidio. Perché in Ucraina la corruzione “non bisogna combatterla, bisogna controllarla”. Dal nuovo materiale pubblicato dall’Autorità Nazionale anti-corruzione sull’operazione “Forrest Gump” che ieri ha portato alla rimozione di Iryna Mudra, vicecapo dell’ufficio di Volodymyr Zelensky, emerge il modo in cui quella che i […] L'articolo Ucraina, “le tangenti non vanno combattute”: così il clan di Iryna Mudra tentava di mettere...

   • Polsat News (Poland)15:32
     Kolejna afera uderza w Zełenskiego. Trwa operacja "Forrest Gump"

     Maksym Mykytas, były deputowany został aresztowany w związku z prowadzoną przez NABU operacją Forrest Gump. To kolejna afera, w którą zamieszani są ludzie z najbliższego otoczenia Wołodymyra Zełenskiego. Dwa dni wcześniej prezydent Ukrainy odwołał wiceszefową swojego biura Irynę Mudrą. Jak wynika z ustaleń, sprawa dotyczy legalizacji pieniędzy pochodzących z przestępstwa.

   • Tagesschau (Germany)18:30edited after publishing
     Korruptionsskandal in der Ukraine weitet sich aus

     Der jüngste Korruptionsskandal in der Ukraine weitet sich aus: Eine beteiligte staatseigene Bank soll privatisiert werden. Auch im Umfeld des Präsidenten wird ermittelt. Die Opposition erhebt schwere Vorwürfe. Von Florian Kellermann.

8. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:39
     Corruzione in Ucraina, arrestato il capo della Direzione giuridica di Zelensky

     Viktor Dubovyk, capo della Direzione per la politica giuridica dell’Ufficio di Volodymyr Zelensky, è stato arrestato. Il 21 agosto l’Alta Corte anti-corruzione di Kiev ha accolto la richiesta della Procura specializzata anti-corruzione (Sapo) e disposto la custodia cautelare per il giurista, fissando in alternativa una cauzione di 7 milioni di grivne (poco meno di 134mila […] L'articolo Corruzione in Ucraina, arrestato il capo della Direzione giuridica di Zelensky proviene da Il Fatto...

9. Tue, 25 August 2026

   5 reports
   • RMF24 (Poland)09:01
     Afera korupcyjna w Kijowie. Była współpracownica Zełenskiego aresztowana

     Afera korupcyjna w Kijowie. Była współpracownica Zełenskiego aresztowana

   • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)09:10
     Bivša suradnica Zelenskog završila iza rešetaka: Istražuje se milijunska operacija
   • interfax.com.ua10:11
     Zelenskyy proposes Rada tighten punishment for intentional destruction of national shrines

     President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky proposes that the Verkhovna Rada tighten criminal liability for intentional illegal destruction, demolition, or damage of national shrines.

   • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)11:13
     Ucraina, la stretta dell’Anticorruzione sulla cerchia di Zelensky: arrestata anche Iryna Mudra, ex vicecapo del suo Ufficio

     Iryna Mudra è stata condotta fuori dall’aula attorniata da quattro agenti. Poco prima, attorno alle 9.00, l’Alta Corte Anti-corruzione di Kiev ha stabilito per l’ex vicecapo dell’Ufficio di Volodymyr Zelensky la custodia cautelare per 60 giorni e il pagamento di una cauzione da 20 milioni di grivne, circa 380 mila euro. La giurista è coinvolta […] L'articolo Ucraina, la stretta dell’Anticorruzione sulla cerchia di Zelensky: arrestata anche Iryna Mudra, ex vicecapo del suo Ufficio proviene da Il...

   • Die Zeit (Germany)17:19
     Iryna Mudra: Selenskyj-Vertraute muss in Untersuchungshaft

     Der bisherigen Vizechefin des ukrainischen Präsidentenbüros wird Geldwäsche vorgeworfen. Sie sitzt in Untersuchungshaft. Wolodymyr Selenskyj hatte sie bereits entlassen.

10. Wed, 26 August 2026

    1 report
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:23
      L’ex socio di Zelensky coinvolto anche nell’ultima inchiesta sulla corruzione in Ucraina: “Fornì i soldi da riciclare per la cauzione di un ministro arrestato”

      Tracce che portano a lui erano già emerse nelle prime udienze e negli audio pubblicati il 19 agosto dall’Autorità nazionale anti-corruzione (Nabu). Martedì, però, è stata un pubblico ministero a pronunciare il suo nome in tribunale. Anche nelle vicende emerse dall’inchiesta “Forrest Gump” che ha portato all’arresto di Iryna Mudra, vice capo dell’Ufficio di Volodymyr […] L'articolo L’ex socio di Zelensky coinvolto anche nell’ultima inchiesta sulla corruzione in Ucraina: “Fornì i soldi da...

11. Thu, 27 August 2026

    3 reports
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:54
      Szef biura Zełenskiego nagrany? Wyciekły taśmy

      Ukraiński portal Hromadske dotarł do materiałów śledczych kompromitujących zaplecze Wołodymyra Zełenskiego. Z rozmów polityków i biznesmenów zamieszanych w wielką aferę korupcyjną wyłania się mechanizm prania brudnych pieniędzy. W tle pojawia się zaufany urzędnik Kancelarii Prezydenta, określany jako "Kyryło".

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:56
      Skandal korupcyjny w Ukrainie. Budanow w końcu zabrał głos

      Kyryło Budanow po raz pierwszy odniósł się do doniesień, że jego nazwisko pojawia się na nagraniach dotyczących jego byłej zastępczyni Iryny Mudrej. Sprawa jest związana z nowym postępowaniem prowadzonym przez ukraińskie organy antykorupcyjne.

    • Novinky (Czechia)18:23
      Protikorupční operace Forrest Gump otřásá Kyjevem. Dotýká se i Budanova

      Protikorupční operace nazvaná Forrest Gump, kterou vedou vyšetřovatelé na Ukrajině, se dotýká i prezidentské kanceláře, konkrétně jejího šéfa Kyrylo Budanova. Jméno a hlas Budanova se objevují na audionahrávkách, které se týkají obvinění Iryny Mudrové. Ta pracovala jako jeho zástupkyně a měla na starosti záležitosti týkající se mezinárodního finančního mechanismu pro úhradu válečných škod. Sám Budanov zatím nebyl obviněn z trestného činu.

12. Fri, 28 August 2026

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    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:39
      ‘Forrest Gump’ Probe: Businessman Vasyl Astion Served With Notice of Suspicion

      The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said Friday, Aug. 28, that they served businessman and former Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council member Vasyl Astion with a notice of suspicion in connection with the “Forrest Gump” probe.

13. Wed, 2 September 2026

    2 reports
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)21:03
      Skandal w Kijowie. Strzelanina między funkcjonariuszami służb

      Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski zapowiedział zmiany kadrowe po strzelaninie w Kijowie, do której według mediów doszło między funkcjonariuszami Służby Bezpieczeństwa Ukrainy (SBU) i wywiadu wojskowego (HUR). Incydent nazwał haniebnym i podkreślił, że broń ma być kierowana przeciw rosyjskim okupantom.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)21:40
      Zelensky Demands Accountability Following ‘Absolutely Disgraceful’ SBU-HUR Shootout in Kyiv

      President Volodymyr Zelensky called the Wednesday, Sept. 2 shootout between personnel from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) “absolutely disgraceful” and demanded accountability. He said the Prosecutor General’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) would establish the facts and review the conduct of everyone involved.

14. Thu, 3 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics07:30
      Zelenskyy Fires Secret Service Official After Kyiv Shootout

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a department head at the country’s security service following a shootout between officers from two rival intelligence agencies on the streets of Kyiv on Wednesday.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:34
      Zelensky announces dismissal of deputy heads of DIU and SSU

      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the dismissal of the deputy heads of the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU) and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU).

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:32
      Zelensky Orders Dismissal of SBU, HUR Deputy Chiefs Over Shootout in Kyiv

      A shootout between personnel from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) took place in Kyiv on Wednesday, Sept. 2, linked to a case reportedly involving the deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK). Later that day, President Volodymyr Zelensky called the incident “absolutely disgraceful” and demanded accountability. On Thursday, Sept. 3, Zelensky announced the dismissal of both agencies’ deputy heads.

15. Fri, 4 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:05
      NABU, SAPO launch special operation to expose group led by Prosecutor General’s Office official

      The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) are conducting a special operation to expose a criminal organization allegedly led by an official of the Office of the Prosecutor General.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:30
      Prosecutor General’s Office responds to possible involvement of employee in fraudulent call centers

      The Office of the Prosecutor General will provide anti-corruption authorities with all necessary information within the law and suspend an employee suspected of unlawful activity related to the operation of fraudulent call centers.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)21:58
      Criminal Network Led by Prosecutor General’s Office Authority Exposed by NABU, SAPO

      Following the announcement of a new probe dubbed “Forrest Gump” in August, Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies – NABU and SAPO – stepped up their efforts to target criminal organizations involving current and former Ukrainian senior officials. On Friday, the head of the Cyber Department at the Prosecutor General’s Office, Serhii Kropyva, was detained for involvement in a network of fraudulent call centers and money-laundering.

16. Sat, 5 September 2026

    6 reports
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:32edited after publishing
      Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Agencies Search Prosecutor General’s Office, Odesa Governor

      previouslyUkraine Anti-Graft Agencies Search Deputy Prosecutor General, Odesa Governor; Kravchenko Raid Denied

      Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators launched a major operation at the Prosecutor General’s Office, with searches reported at premises linked to senior officials. The Prosecutor General’s Office denied that Ruslan Kravchenko himself was searched.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:04
      NABU details criminal organization headed by Prosecutor General's Office official

      The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has disclosed details of a special operation to expose a criminal organization headed by an official of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO).

    • bne IntelliNews12:27
      Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau says a scam call centre ring ran from the prosecutor's office

      Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have moved against a criminal organisation they say is headed by an official of the Prosecutor General's Office and protects a network of scam call centres.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:59
      NABU Exposes Call Center Bribery Ring at Prosecutor General’s Office

      The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) announced on Sept. 5 that it uncovered a criminal organization led by a senior official at the Prosecutor General’s Office. Established in mid-2025, the group allegedly accepted bribes to protect fraudulent call centers targeting Ukrainians and foreigners. NABU detailed extensive money laundering operations, including over $450,000 spent on luxury goods and real estate, $270,000 in assets registered to third parties, and $225,000 deposited...

    • Novinky (Czechia)14:50
      Hlavní žalobce Ukrajiny zapleten do korupčního skandálu

      Ukrajinský Národní protikorupční úřad (NABU) a Specializovaná protikorupční prokuratura (SAPO) v rámci operace Kartágo odhalily zločineckou organizaci, která působila na ukrajinské generální prokuratuře. Cílem operace bylo zastavit podvodná call centra. V její síti uvázlo několik lidí, podezřelý je podle listu Ukrajinska pravda i ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko.

    • iDNES (Czechia)20:47
      Razie na ukrajinské generální prokuratuře. Protikorupční úřady vyšetřují úplatky

      Ukrajinské protikorupční úřady v noci na sobotu provedly razii na generální prokuratuře, při níž mimo jiné prohledaly kancelář hlavního žalobce Ruslana Kravčenka. Případ se týká možného krytí činnosti nelegálních call center.

17. Sun, 6 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)11:35
      Prosecutor General denies involvement in covering up illegal call centers

      Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko says he has no involvement in covering up the activities of illegal call centers.

    • bne IntelliNews12:44
      Ukraine's prosecution cyber chief is detained over scam call centres

      Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have detained Serhii Kropyva, head of the cyber department at the Prosecutor General's Office, accusing him of shielding a network of fraudulent call centres.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:57
      Prosecutor General Denies Involvement in Call Center Scheme

      Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denied any involvement in protecting fraudulent call centers on Sunday, Sept. 6, following a major anti-corruption probe. Kravchenko suspended the implicated PGO employee, launched formal dismissal proceedings, and ordered comprehensive audits of the international cooperation and cybercrime departments alongside mandatory polygraph tests for all staff overseeing call center cases.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)16:25
      Prosecutor seeks detention for PGO official Kropyva with UAH 200M bail alternative

      A prosecutor from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has asked the High Anti-Corruption Court to remand Serhii Kropyva, deputy head of the Department of International Cooperation, in custody with the option of release on UAH 200 million bail. Kropyva is accused of providing cover for fraudulent call centers.

18. Mon, 7 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)04:29
      Illegal call center case: Kravchenko explains visa and house allegations involving his family

      Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has rejected allegations that he was involved in receiving and laundering money from illegal call centers.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:54
      Prosecutor General Kravchenko says not planning to resign

      Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has said he has no plans to resign, but is prepared to leave office if the Verkhovna Rada makes such a decision.

    • France Info (France)22:13
      En Ukraine, le procureur général démissionne sur fond d'accusations de corruption

      Il est accusé d'avoir appartenu à un réseau qui recevait de l'argent pour protéger des centres d'appels frauduleux organisant des escroqueries au téléphone.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)23:52
      Ucraina, inchiesta sui finti call center: si dimette il procuratore generale Kravchenko. Cade un’altra pedina del cerchio di Zelensky

      Nel primo pomeriggio aveva escluso l’ipotesi. “Non sento di doverlo fare. C’è una procedura: la Verkhovna Rada può votare, il presidente può avviare le dimissioni. Se lo faranno, ovviamente obbedirò. Non mi aggrappo alla carica”. In tarda serata, invece, ha dato lui stesso l’annuncio: “Ho presentato le mie dimissioni da procuratore Generale. E’ una decisione […] L'articolo Ucraina, inchiesta sui finti call center: si dimette il procuratore generale Kravchenko. Cade un’altra pedina del cerchio...

19. Tue, 8 September 2026

    16 reports
    • ČT24 (Czechia)00:14edited after publishing
      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor po korupčním skandálu oznámil rezignaci

      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko oznámil, že prezidentovi Volodymyru Zelenskému a parlamentu předložil svou rezignaci. Učinil tak po korupčním skandálu, který v uplynulých dnech zasáhl jeho úřad. Svůj krok označil za politické rozhodnutí a odmítl, že by se podílel na údajném korupčním schématu, píše agentura Reuters.

    • Novinky (Czechia)00:23
      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor podal rezignaci

      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko v úterý pozdě večer oznámil, že předal prezidentovi Volodymyru Zelenskému a parlamentu svou rezignaci. Učinil tak po korupčním skandálu, který v uplynulých dnech zasáhl jeho úřad.

    • BBC News World01:07
      Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal

      In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:23
      Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Kravchenko Resigns Over Corruption Accusations

      Ruslan Kravchenko submitted his resignation after President Volodymyr Zelensky met with him over his future and days after anti-corruption investigators searched premises used by the prosecutor general.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:13
      Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns amid probe into alleged protection of fraudulent call centers

      Ruslan Kravchenko denies involvement in alleged scheme, says accusations not substantiated

    • Index.hr (Croatia)04:14
      Novi skandal potresa Ukrajinu. Glavni državni tužitelj dao ostavku

      UKRAJINSKI glavni državni tužitelj Ruslan Kravčenko podnio je ostavku zbog optužbi za korupciju povezanih s ilegalnim pozivnim centrima u zemlji.

    • tportal (Croatia)05:39
      Korupcijski skandal trese Ukrajinu: Glavni tužitelj optužen za pranje novca

      Kravčenko je naveo da ne želi da se njegova funkcija koristi kao 'sredstvo za politički obračun' te se pozvao na raniju objavu u kojoj je optužbe odbacio kao 'neutemeljene'. Poznato je i kako se prao novac

    • iDNES (Czechia)07:00
      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor oznámil rezignaci. Tvrdí, že se na korupci nepodílel

      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko v pondělí pozdě večer oznámil, že prezidentovi Volodymyru Zelenskému a parlamentu předložil svou rezignaci. Učinil tak po korupčním skandálu, který v uplynulých dnech zasáhl jeho úřad.

    • Le Figaro (France)07:26
      Ukraine : le procureur général Rouslan Kravtchenko démissionne sur des accusations de corruption

      L’agence anticorruption ukrainienne (Nabu) et le parquet spécialisé dans ces affaires (SAP) avaient annoncé samedi avoir mis au jour un réseau de blanchiment d’argent «dirigé par un responsable du bureau du procureur général» et mené des perquisitions.

    • Google News - Europe query07:40
      Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live

      Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live The Guardian

    • Polsat News (Poland)08:02
      Korupcyjna siatka wśród ukraińskich śledczych. Prokurator generalny złożył dymisję

      W Ukrainie wybuchła afera korupcyjna, w wyniku której rezygnację złożył prokurator generalny Rusłan Krawczenko. Służba antykorupcyjna NABU ujawniła, że w prokuraturze funkcjonował system protekcji nad nielegalnymi call center, za pośrednictwem których dokonywano oszustw telefonicznych. Ukraińska Prawda podała, że Krawczenko zbierał materiały dotyczące funkcjonariuszy NABU i ich bliskich.

    • El País (Spain)09:15
      Dimite el fiscal general de Ucrania por un escándalo de corrupción en centros de llamadas

      Las autoridades de Anticorrupción del país investigan una trama en la que la Fiscalía presuntamente encubrió a estafadores a cambio de sobornos

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:20
      Dymisja prokuratora generalnego Ukrainy. W tle afera korupcyjna

      Prokurator generalny Ukrainy Rusłan Krawczenko poinformował, że złożył dymisję. Decyzję ogłosił po spotkaniu z prezydentem Wołodymyrem Zełenskim i Dawydem Arachamiją. W tle jest sprawa korupcyjna.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:17
      Ucraina, i pm: “Il gruppo che prendeva tangenti sui i finti call center era protetto dal procuratore generale Kravchenko”

      Serhii Kropyva, il dirigente della Procura generale ucraina arrestato per aver coperto una vasta rete di call center fraudolenti in cambio di tangenti, agiva “sotto la protezione del procuratore generale” Ruslan Kravchenko, scelto e nominato da Volodymyr Zelensky. Il pm della Procura speciale anti-corruzione (Sapo) non avrebbe potuto essere più chiaro, illustrando davanti all’Alta Corte […] L'articolo Ucraina, i pm: “Il gruppo che prendeva tangenti sui i finti call center era protetto dal...

    • bne IntelliNews14:30
      Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns as call centre protection case reaches his office

      Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko submitted his resignation on September 7 after a deputy department head in his office was accused of shielding fraudulent call centres.

    • The Guardian World17:00
      Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office

      Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money laundering Ukraine’s prosecutor general has resigned after investigators used ladders to raid his office in connection with a major corruption scandal that threatens to embarrass Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ruslan Kravchenko quit his post on Monday after allegations that some of his officials were involved in large-scale money laundering. They received cash to protect call centres involved in illegal...

20. Wed, 9 September 2026

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    • Le Monde (France)05:31
      En Ukraine, la démission du procureur général dans une affaire de corruption fragilise l’édifice politique de Volodymyr Zelensky

      Rouslan Kravchenko n’a pu rester en place après l’arrestation de l’un de ses adjoints, soupçonné d’avoir protégé des centres d’appels frauduleux spécialisés dans les escroqueries téléphoniques. Depuis juillet, le gouvernement ukrainien est pris dans un enchaînement presque ininterrompu de scandales et de conflits internes.

21. Thu, 10 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Tagesschau (Germany)00:37
      Ukraine: Staatsanwaltschaft an Betrug über "Callcenter" beteiligt?

      In der Ukraine gehen die Behörden gegen Mitarbeiter der Generalstaatsanwaltschaft vor. Sie sollen an systematischem Betrug über angebliche "Callcenter" beteiligt gewesen sein. Der Fall ist auch für Präsident Selenskyj heikel. Von F. Kellermann.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)06:56
      How so called “Call Centers” Helped Bring Down Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

      Kyiv Post takes a detailed look at the NABU "Carthage" operation. We explain what lies behind Prosecutor General Kravchenko’s resignation, and why it is connected to sinister call centers whose activities have been felt globally.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:53
      How ‘Call Centers’ Helped Bring Down Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

      Kyiv Post takes a detailed look at the NABU "Carthage" operation. We explain what lies behind Prosecutor General Kravchenko’s resignation, and why it is connected to sinister call centers whose activities have been felt globally.

22. Mon, 14 September 2026

    19 reports
    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)07:27
      Zelensky calls on Rada to immediately support Kravchenko's dismissal as Prosecutor General

      President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the Verkhovna Rada to immediately support the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of Prosecutor General.

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:32
      Wojna na szczytach władzy. Zełenski żąda głowy prokuratora

      Prezydent Ukrainy Wołodymyr Zełenski wezwał deputowanych do pilnego głosowania nad odwołaniem Rusłana Krawczenki ze stanowiska prokuratora generalnego. Powodem jest podpisanie przez Krawczenkę zawiadomienia o podejrzeniu popełnienia przestępstwa przez Semena Krywonosa, szefa Narodowego Biura Antykorupcyjnego NABU. Krywonos usłyszał zarzuty fałszowania dokumentów dla korzyści majątkowej oraz fikcyjnej adopcji.

    • Polsat News (Poland)07:38
      Korupcja w Ukrainie. Prokurator zawiadamia, Zełenski chce jego dymisji

      Prokurator generalny Ukrainy Rusłan Krawczenko zgłosił podejrzenie popełnienia przestępstwa przez szefa antykorupcyjnej agencji NABU, Semena Krywonosa. Krawczenko, którego dymisja czeka na zatwierdzenie przez parlament, twierdzi, że Krywonos mógł dopuścić się m.in. fałszowania dokumentów w celu uzyskania znacznej korzyści majątkowej. Prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski wezwał do odwołania Krawczenki.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)08:11
      Glavni državni tužitelj Ukrajine napustio zemlju usred antikorupcijske afere

      ZELENSKI je poručio da Kravčenko više ne može ostati na funkciji i zatražio od parlamenta da ga odmah smijeni.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:51
      Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Leaves Country Amid Anti-Corruption Showdown

      Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reportedly left the country overnight in an official vehicle, amid an escalating clash with anti-corruption agencies and now involving President Volodymyr Zelensky. His departure came hours after he accused NABU chief Semen Kryvonos of crimes, prompting the president to call for the chief prosecutor’s dismissal.

    • Novinky (Czechia)10:25
      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor v noci opustil zemi

      Ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko v pondělí ráno opustil zemi. Informoval o tom web Ukrajinska pravda s tím, že oficiálně odcestoval na služební cestu do Litvy. V minulých dnech přitom po zahájení protikorupčního vyšetřování v jeho okolí Kravčenko podal rezignaci s tím, že o jeho odvolání bude ukrajinský parlament hlasovat v úterý.

    • Bloomberg Politics11:02edited after publishing
      Zelenskyy Moves to Dismiss Ukraine Chief Prosecutor in Graft Row

      previouslyZelenskyy Calls on Chief Prosecutor to Quit in Ukraine Graft Row

      Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a step to dismiss Ukraine’s embattled chief prosecutor, siding with anti-corruption agencies in a showdown over a probe into an alleged call center scheme.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:04
      Ukraine's prosecutor general accuses head of national anti-corruption agency of forgery as dispute escalates

      Prosecutor general claims second stage of operation intended to remove him and halt procedural decisions

    • tportal (Croatia)11:13
      Žestoki obračun u vrhu Ukrajine: Zelenski traži smjenu tužitelja, on optužio šefa antikorupcijskog ureda

      Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski u ponedjeljak je pozvao ukrajinske zastupnike da što prije podrže smjenu glavnog državnog odvjetnika Ruslana Kravčenka, dok napetosti u zemlji jačaju zbog niza antikorupcijskih istraga.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)11:27
      Zelenski traži brzu smjenu glavnog državnog odvjetnika

      UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski danas je pozvao ukrajinske zastupnike da što prije podrže smjenu glavnog državnog odvjetnika Ruslana Kravčenka, dok napetosti u zemlji jačaju zbog niza antikorupcijskih istraga.

    • examiner.com.au11:42
      Zelenskiy urges ouster of prosecutor over graft turmoil

      President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Ukrainian MPs to support the swift removal of Ukraine's prosecutor-general ‌following anti-corruption...

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:58
      Ukraine’s EU Membership Path Faces New Risk as Outgoing Prosecutor General Targets NABU

      Ruslan Kravchenko’s resignation and subsequent announcement of a case against NABU’s director have renewed scrutiny of Ukraine’s EU reform commitments. Judicial reform advocate Mykhailo Zhernakov says the next prosecutor general’s selection must involve international experts, while parliament must restore safeguards in judicial appointments.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)14:39
      Zelensky suspends Kravchenko from position of Prosecutor General

      President Volodymyr Zelensky has suspended Ruslan Kravchenko from the position of Prosecutor General.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:26
      Ucraina. Il pg Kravchenko, coinvolto nello scandalo call center, mette sotto inchiesta gli organi anti-corruzione. Poi vola all’estero

      Non c’è pace per il sistema giudiziario dell’Ucraina, paese che punta sulla carta a entrare nell’Unione europea. L’ultimo terremoto è legato a due avvisi di garanzia. Uno per Semen Kryvonos, capo dell’Autorità nazionale anti-corruzione (Nabu). L’altro per “una persona a lui vicina”. Li ha firmati Ruslan Kravchenko, il dimissionario procuratore generale coinvolto nell’inchiesta “Cartagine” condotta […] L'articolo Ucraina. Il pg Kravchenko, coinvolto nello scandalo call center, mette sotto...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)15:35
      Zelenski suspendirao glavnog tužitelja. On tijekom noći napustio Ukrajinu

      PREDSJEDNIK Zelenski suspendirao je glavnog tužitelja Ruslana Kravčenka, pozivajući se na zakon o izvanrednom stanju. Odluka slijedi nakon Kravčenkovog sukoba s antikorupcijskim tijelima.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:57
      Kryvonos confirms meeting with Zelensky to discuss call center situation

      Semen Kryvonos, director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), confirmed that he and the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the situation with call centers following Operation “Carthage.”

    • Libération (France)17:11
      Ukraine : Zelensky limoge le procureur général, accusé de corruption

      Rouslan Kravtchenko a répliqué en annonçant son intention «d’informer nos partenaires internationaux de la situation réelle au sein des autorités de lutte contre la corruption».

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:46
      Zelensky Signs a Decree Ousting Kravchenko as Prosecutor General

      President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree ousting Ruslan Kravchenko from his post as Prosecutor General on Monday, Sept. 14. The decision came amid the “Carthage” probe into alleged protection of fraudulent call centers within the Prosecutor General’s Office and a widening conflict with anti-corruption agencies.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)20:51
      Korruption in der Ukraine: Ukrainischer Präsident Selenskyj entlässt Generalstaatsanwalt

      Dem ukrainischen Generalstaatsanwalt Ruslan Krawtschenko wird Korruption im Zusammenhang mit betrügerischen Callcentern vorgeworfen. Nun hat Selenskyj ihn entlassen.

23. Tue, 15 September 2026

    12 reports
    • iDNES (Czechia)00:00
      Ukrajina krůček od další politické krize? Kauzu korupce vyostřil prokurátorův výpad

      Další hlasitý korupční skandál postavil ukrajinského prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského na pokraj nové politické krize v zemi. Kauza kolem hlavního žalobce Ruslana Kravčenka, který čelí podezření z krytí zločinné skupiny kolem podvodných call center, se zamotává a staví Kyjev do nepříjemné pozice i v očích mezinárodních partnerů.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)02:12
      Ukraine’s Zelenskyy dismisses prosecutor general amid probe into alleged call center protection

      President urges parliament to approve dismissal ‘without delay’

    • bne IntelliNews07:15
      Ukraine's prosecutor general charges the anti-corruption chief, then leaves the country

      Ukraine's prosecutor general signed a criminal suspicion against the head of the national anti-corruption bureau and left the country the same night. Parliament votes on his dismissal.

    • Novinky (Czechia)07:30
      Protikorupční Operace Kartágo čelí na Ukrajině tuhému odporu

      Protikorupční Operace Kartágo čelí tuhému odporu, řekl na pondělní tiskové konferenci ředitel Národního protikorupčního úřadu Ukrajiny (NABU) Semjon Kryvonos. V rámci této operace zaměstnanci NABU na začátku měsíce prohledali bydliště a kancelář ukrajinského generálního prokurátora Ruslana Kravčenka a zadrželi jeho náměstka Serhije Kropyvu.

    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:11
      Trzęsienie ziemi w Kijowie. Szef prokuratury uciekł z kraju

      Wołodymyr Zełenski podpisał dekret o odwołaniu Rusłana Krawczenki ze stanowiska prokuratora generalnego Ukrainy. Decyzja zapadła w tym samym dniu, w którym Krawczenko publicznie ogłosił podejrzenia wobec szefa Narodowego Biura Antykorupcyjnego (NABU) i wyjechał z Ukrainy pod pretekstem służbowej delegacji - donosi BBC.

    • RMF24 (Poland)10:10
      Afera w Ukrainie. Parlament zdecydował ws. prokuratora generalnego

      Afera w Ukrainie. Parlament zdecydował ws. prokuratora generalnego

    • iRozhlas (Czechia)10:51
      Ukrajinský parlament schválil odvolání generálního prokurátora Kravčenka

      Ukrajinský parlament v úterý schválil návrh prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského na odvolání generálního prokurátora Ruslana Kravčenka, který minulý týden sám podal demisi v souvislosti s korupčním skandálem na svém úřadu. Toto odvolání, které podle serveru Kyiv Independent prošlo zákonodárným sborem bez jediného hlasu proti, přichází v době veřejného střetu mezi ukrajinskými protikorupčními orgány a generální prokuraturou.

    • Novinky (Czechia)10:55
      Ukrajinský parlament odvolal generálního prokurátora Kravčenka

      Ukrajinský parlament v úterý schválil odvolání Ruslana Kravčenka z pozice generálního prokurátora. Pro bylo 317 z celkových 390 poslanců. Kravčenkovo bydliště a kancelář byly na začátku měsíce prohledány v rámci protikorupční Operace Kartágo.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:28
      EXPLAINED: Zelensky’s Headaches Increase as Prosecutor General Flees Ukraine

      Prosecutor General Kravchenko, who found himself at the epicenter of a corruption scandal, left Ukraine together with his wife and sent notices of suspicion to the heads of the anti-corruption bodies that were investigating people close to him.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)13:31
      Ukraine's parliament votes to dismiss prosecutor general

      317 lawmakers back removal of Ruslan Kravchenko amid dispute with anti-corruption agencies

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:15
      Kravchenko Out: Ukraine’s Parliament Dismisses Prosecutor General Amid Anti-Corruption Probe

      Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to dismiss Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, approving a motion submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky. A total of 317 lawmakers supported the decision. Kravchenko had resigned amid a National Anti-Corruption Bureau investigation known as Operation Carthage, while denying allegations against him.

    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:40
      Zelensky signs decree dismissing Kravchenko as Prosecutor General

      President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General after the Verkhovna Rada earlier gave its consent to his dismissal.

24. Wed, 16 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:39edited after publishing
      Zelensky Dismisses Prosecutor General Kravchenko After Vote in Parliament

      previouslyZelensky Dismisses Prosecutor General Kravchenko After Rada Vote

      President Volodymyr Zelensky formally dismissed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko after 317 lawmakers backed his removal amid a corruption probe and an escalating dispute with NABU and SAPO, Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies.

    • N1 Info (Croatia)13:15
      Šef ureda Zelenskog povezan sa shemom pranja novca?

      Procurjeli tekst optužnice, koji je objavio Bihus.info, navodno povezuje šefa Ureda ukrajinskog predsjednika Kirila Budanova sa shemom pranja novca za

    • Novinky (Czechia)14:47
      Budanov je podezřelý z praní špinavých peněz

      Podezření z organizování praní špinavých peněz zřejmě čelí Kyrylo Budanov, nynější šéf kanceláře ukrajinského prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského. S odvoláním na dokumenty vyšetřovatelů o tom ve středu informoval web Kyiv Independent (KI). Budanov je dle něj spojovaný s kauzou Midas okolo podniku Enerhoatom, kvůli které loni skončil i jeho předchůdce Andrij Jermak.

25. Thu, 17 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Le Monde (France)07:42
      EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky nomme un procureur général par intérim, après la destitution du précédent accusé dans une affaire de corruption

      Anton Kovalsky remplace Rouslan Kravtchenko, dont le départ avait été approuvé mardi au Parlement, à la suite d’une enquête menée par le ⁠Bureau ‌national anticorruption d’Ukraine et le Parquet spécialisé anticorruption visant un ‌de ses subordonnés.

    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:04
      Zelensky Names Anton Kovalsky Acting Prosecutor General

      President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed 42-year-old Anton Kovalsky acting prosecutor general, two days after parliament backed Ruslan Kravchenko’s dismissal. Kovalsky, previously the Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor, inherits an office shaken by an alleged call center protection scheme and a bitter confrontation with Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption agencies that has raised concerns about the country’s reform record.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:43
      Zelenskyy appoints acting prosecutor general after Kravchenko dismissal

      Former prosecutor general dismissed amid probe by anti-corruption agencies

    • Polsat News (Poland)18:21
      Decyzja Zełenskiego w cieniu afery. Jest nowy prokurator generalny Ukrainy

      Anton Kowalski będzie pełnił obowiązki prokuratora generalnego Ukrainy - zdecydował prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski. Wcześniej tę funkcję piastował Rusłan Krawczenko, który odszedł ze stanowiska w cieniu kontrowersji związanych ze śledztwem antykorupcyjnym.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)20:00
      Udar na Budanova - transkripti ga spominju u zavjeri pranja novca za jamčevinu bivšeg ministra energetika

      Osoba koja odgovara opisu Kirila Budanova, šefa ureda ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog, navodno je tražila od svoje zamjenice Irine Mudre da opere novac kako bi platila jamčevinu za bivšeg ministra energetike i pravosuđa Hermana Haluščenka, prema procurjelom tekstu optužnice protiv Mudre koji je objavio ukrajinski medij Bihus.info kasno 15. rujna.

26. Mon, 21 September 2026

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    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:32
      Ousted Prosecutor General Kravchenko Resigns From Prosecution Service

      After “Operation Carthage” reached senior officials in his office, Ruslan Kravchenko lost the leadership post of prosecutor general. However, he remained a prosecutor until his latest resignation on Monday, even as President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree ousting him mid-September.

27. Thu, 24 September 2026

    1 report
    • Novinky (Czechia)08:00
      Odvolaný prokurátor Kravčenko se na Ukrajinu nevrátil. Pobyt si zaregistroval ve Vídni

      Odvolaný ukrajinský generální prokurátor Ruslan Kravčenko, který 14. září opustil Ukrajinu z důvodů údajné pracovní cesty, se ani po jejím skončení do země nevrátil. Kravčenko i jeho manželka Oleksandra si mezitím zaregistrovali pobyt ve Vídni. Kravčenkův dům a kancelář krátce před jeho odchodem ze země prohledal Národní protikorupční úřad Ukrajiny (NABU).

28. Mon, 28 September 2026

    1 report
    • Wirtualna Polska (Poland)11:45
      Miażdżący sondaż dla Zełenskiego. Ukraińcy wskazali winnego

      Według badań Kijowskiego Międzynarodowego Instytutu Socjologii (KMIS) siedmiu na dziesięciu Ukraińców uważa, że prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski ponosi odpowiedzialność za korupcyjne działania swojego otoczenia. Sondaż przeprowadzono w kontekście głośnej afery korupcyjnej w ukraińskiej energetyce, która ujawniona została w listopadzie 2025 r.

29. Sun, 4 October 2026

    4 reports
    • iRozhlas (Czechia)03:00
      Obrana Ukrajiny je předsunutá obrana Česka, zastavil žalobce stíhání muže, který bojoval proti Rusům

      Státní zastupitelství podle zjištění webu iROZHLAS.cz zastavilo trestní stíhání muže, který se zodpovídal za nelegální vstup do ukrajinské armády. Přidat se k obraně Kyjeva mu zakázal tehdejší prezident Miloš Zeman. Podle žalobce však nedává smysl trestat někoho, kdo riskoval život bojem za správnou věc. Redakce se seznámila s hlavními pasážemi podle dostupných informací unikátního rozhodnutí státního zástupce.

    • Novinky (Czechia)10:29
      Státní zástupce zastavil stíhání Čecha bojujícího na Ukrajině. Jde i o obranu Česka, napsal

      Státní zastupitelství zastavilo trestní stíhání muže za nelegální vstup do ukrajinské armády, informoval v neděli web iRozhlas. Muž žádal o povolení přidat se k obráncům Kyjeva tehdejšího prezidenta Miloše Zemana, ten mu jej odepřel. Žalobce však nevidí smysl v trestání někoho, kdo riskoval svůj život pro správnou věc.

    • iDNES (Czechia)12:57
      Neuposlechl zákazu Zemana, bojoval za Ukrajinu. Žalobce zrušil jeho trestní stíhání

      Státní zastupitelství zastavilo trestní stíhání muže, který se zodpovídal za nelegální vstup do ukrajinské armády. Podle žalobce nedává smysl trestat někoho, kdo bojem riskoval život a bojoval za správnou věc. Za Ukrajinskou armádu bojoval ilegálně kvůli zákazu od tehdejšího prezidenta Miloše Zemana. Informaci přinesl web iROZHLAS.cz.

    • ČT24 (Czechia)14:04
      Žalobce zastavil stíhání muže, který vstoupil do ukrajinské armády, píše iRozhlas

      Státní zastupitelství zastavilo trestní stíhání muže, který navzdory nesouhlasu tehdejšího prezidenta Miloše Zemana vstoupil do ukrajinské armády a bojoval proti Rusku. Kriminalisté ho vinili z nedovolené služby v cizích ozbrojených silách. Žalobce ale uvedl, že riskoval život bojem za správnou věc, informoval v neděli server iRozhlas.cz, podle kterého je to první takové rozhodnutí. Přezkoumat ho ještě musí nejvyšší státní zástupkyně, která může nařídit pokračování trestního stíhání.

30. Wed, 7 October 2026

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    • Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:34
      Ukrainian Lawmaker to Stand Trial for Soliciting $250,000 Sanctions Deal

      Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies said a lawmaker and her assistant will soon stand on trial for soliciting bribes in exchange for national sanctions against business competitors. The case, publicized in December 2025, alleged that a group organized the scheme with the lawmaker as a guarantor, who reportedly took half of the money but failed to find an official to impose the sanctions.

31. Fri, 16 October 2026

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    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:43
      Ucraina, chiusa l’inchiesta sull’ex premier Stefanishyna: “Arricchimento illecito per 276 mila euro e beni nascosti”. Rischia il processo

      Arricchimento illecito per 13,9 milioni di grivne (276 mila euro) e falso nella dichiarazione dei redditi e dei patrimoni. Olha Stefanishyna, ex vicepremier ucraina ed ex ministro della Giustizia , dovrà rispondere a queste due accuse mosse dall’Autorità nazionale anti-corruzione (Nabu), che ha chiuso le indagini a suo carico. Il 5 agosto, giorno in cui […] L'articolo Ucraina, chiusa l’inchiesta sull’ex premier Stefanishyna: “Arricchimento illecito per 276 mila euro e beni nascosti”. Rischia il...

32. Sat, 17 October 2026

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    • Ukrinform (Ukraine)22:30
      Ukraine charges Russian general who switched sides after occupation of Crimea

      The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has in absentia charged a military officer with high treason and desertion after he switched sides to Russia following the occupation of Crimea, was promoted to major general, and is now fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army.