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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How will the latest sacking of a top aide affect Ukraine amid Russia war?

With his bear-like look and immense clout, Andriy Yermak towered over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for years literally and figuratively. A former copyright lawyer who collaborated with District 95, a comic troupe that propelled Zelenskyy to stardom, the 54-year-old Yermak became Ukraine's grey cardinal after the former comedian won the 2019 presidential vote. list of 4 itemsend of list While chief of Zelenskyy's staff, Yermak played an outsized role he was widely considered as vice president and vice prime minister.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ukraine suspends justice minister for alleged link to $100m corruption case

According to Ukraine's Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), the alleged $100m scheme was orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. SAPO's investigators say Galushchenko helped Mindich manage illicit financial flows in the energy sector, while contractors working with Energoatom were forced to pay bribes of 10 to 15 percent to avoid losing contracts or facing payment delays.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

General, envoy future Ukraine president? Valerii Zaluzhnyi's London waiting game

Valerii Zaluzhnyi was contacted by JD Vance’s team as a potential alternative to Zelenskyy but declined, balancing loyalty to government with mounting political pressure.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

As Ukraine's Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening

Ukraine's political landscape shifts as Zelensky faces rising tensions with opposition amid peace talk developments with Trump's administration.
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