The Pat Kenny Show The corruption scandal rocking the Ukrainian government
Nov 18, 2025
Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for France24 and RFI, dives into the current corruption scandal shaking President Zelensky's government. She discusses leaked recordings revealing energy corruption, and the public's reaction to Zelensky's promised reforms. Emmanuelle highlights the political fallout surrounding accused figures like Mindich, who fled amid controversy. The conversation also touches on the public's role in strengthening anti-corruption efforts and the troubling trend of young men leaving Ukraine to avoid conscription.
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Tapes Expose Energy Theft Scheme
- NABU published taped conversations implicating close associates of President Zelensky in laundering money from Enerhoatom.
- The revelations hit during intense Russian strikes, amplifying public anger and shock.
Friend From Kvartal 95 Accused
- Timur Mindich, a close friend and former co-director with Zelensky at Kvartal 95, was named as heading the scheme.
- Zelensky imposed personal sanctions quickly against Mindich and another suspect, Oleksandr Zuckerman.
Flight Fuels Suspicions And Public Relief
- Mindich fled Ukraine hours before NABU ordered searches, fueling suspicions he was tipped off.
- Ukrainians felt both anger at the corruption and relief that independent bodies could expose it.