Galushchenko, who served as energy minister from 2021-2025 and then briefly as justice minister until he resigned over the scandal last year, becomes one of the most senior officials detained in the case, which centers on an alleged $100 million kickback scheme at the state nuclear company. Zelenskyy's personal popularity suffered last year after he tried to limit the independence of the anti-corruption agencies, before reversing in the face of the war's first major public protests and pressure from Western allies. Battling corruption is one of the key demands of the European Union to admit Ukraine as a member, a goal Zelenskyy aims to enshrine in peace talks to end the war.
Published at: 2026-02-16 21:44:09
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