Could Zelensky Be Toppled by Corruption Investigation? Scandal Explained
The Ukrainian president is under pressure over a $100 million embezzlement scheme linked to his allies.
Today, Newsweek included my expert opinion about Ukraine in the news article "Could Zelensky Be Toppled by Corruption Investigation? Scandal Explained" mentioning my Substack newsletter, Ukraine Decoded. newsweek.com/could-zelens...
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Russian Breakthrough in Zaporizhzhia: Flanking Blow to Ukraine's Weary Defenses
A single concentrated attack cascaded into retreats, exposing the fragility of Ukraineβs overstretched frontlines.
Read Wednesday's update of Ukraine Decoded, my Substack newsletter! I write about this week's Russian breakthrough in Zaporizhzhia and how a single concentrated attack cascaded into retreats. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained... #Ukraine #Russia #war #Ukrainian #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar
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Viktor Kovalenko (@vkovalenko)
BREAKING NEWS. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indeed maintained close relations with Timur Mindich, his former business partner in the comedy show who is a chief organizer of the massive $100 ...
#BREAKING NEWS. Investigation showed that #Ukraine's President Volodymyr #Zelensky indeed maintains close relations with Timur #Mindich, his former business partner on the comedy show, who is the chief organizer of the $100 million #corruption scheme at #EnergoAtom. substack.com/@vkovalenko/...
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Largest $100 Million Corruption Scandal Rocks President Zelensky's Circle
If NABU and SAP secure convictions for government-level grifters, it could strengthen Ukraineβs EU accession bid.
Read Tuesday's update of Ukraine Decoded, my newsletter! I write about how anti-corruption agencies busted a group behind the President that was pocketing hefty kickbacks from government contractors. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained...
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The Nord Stream Bombshell: A German Probe That Could Shatter Ukraine's Future
German prosecutors, quoted by the WSJ, think the popular Ukrainian General is a mastermind of sabotage in European waters.
Read Monday's update of Ukraine Decoded, my Substack newsletter! In the post "The Nord Stream Bombshell," I add essential context and details to the WSJ article, which points a finger at a Ukrainian hero general. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained... Subscribe!
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BREAKING. Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) released more than 1,000 hours of surveillance audio recordings uncovering the largest-ever corruption scheme within the Ukrainian government, involving current ministers and a close business partner of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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45 Missiles and 458 Drones: Russia Strikes Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
The border computer system was also knocked out, halting cross-border movements with Europe.
Read Saturday's update of Ukraine Decoded, my Substack newsletter! In the article "45 Missiles & 458 Drones" I write about how the Kremlin choses to freeze the victim to death instead of negotiating peace. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained... Subscribe to get prompt daily analysis!
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In the past days, exploiting a legal limbo, the USAID office in Kyiv attempted to politically resist President Trump and obstruct his executive order. Its employees, many of whom are US citizens, provided critical of the new administration comments to the local reporter of the Financial Times. (3)
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This suspension affects the restoration of schools, electrical infrastructure, and humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians for 90 days pending review. The aid could be renewed earlier if the audit is completed sooner. (2)π§΅
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On Sunday, the Ukrainian office of the American USAID received a specific order from the State Department to halt all US aid to Ukraine immediately. (1) π§΅
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Long-range strikes on Russia using Ukrainian weapons bring the war back to Putin's own country and diminish his army's potential for prolonging the aggression -- President Zelensky in today's video address. (2)π§΅
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The Ukrainian armed forces maintain a buffer zone on Russian soil in the Kursk region to safeguard its bordering Kharkiv and Sumy regions from bombardments -- President Zelensky in today's video address. (1)π§΅
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Russia Downplays Trump's Sanctions Threats
Putin keeps teasing with his readiness for Ukraine negotiations
In my Sunday newsletter, I explain how Russian leader Putin attempts to manipulate U.S. President Trump to achieve his goals in Ukraine. ukrainedecoded.substack.com/p/russia-dow... Subscribe to the Ukraine Decoded newsletter! Hurry up and get a 20% discount for a year if you subscribe by February 1.
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The Hungarian Foreign Minister, Peter SzijjΓ‘rtΓ³, who frequently travels to Moscow and has a strong dislike for Ukraine, labeled the liberal Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, as "a Soros agent" for disclosing information about Hungary's obstruction of the extension of EU sanctions on Russia.
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Ukrainian President called Donald Trump "a strong men" for urging Putin to stop the war immediately, according to Zelensky's interview for Il Foglio. "It's important that it's a signal of a strong man. This is like a bullet shot, not a warning shot in the air. Here Trump delivers a direct message."
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Fico claims that Zelensky and Ukraine are behind protests in his country.
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"If we stop supporting Ukraine tomorrow, on the day after tomorrow it would cease to exist," the German defense minister Boris Pistorius said today as quoted by PAP.
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Zelensky Demands US Troops Be Deployed to Ukraine
He also wants security guarantees from Trump before any peace talks with Russia
In one of my latest articles on Substack, I explain the context behind the President Zelensky idea of inviting NATO troops as peacekeepers to Ukraine. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained... Subscribe to my newsletter Ukraine Decoded! Hurry up to use 20% discount for a year if subscribing till February 1.
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U.S. President to Davos: Ask Russia About Ending War
Trump is getting better understanding of conflict's reasons and triggers
My latest newsletter article with analysis of what Trump said for the audience in Davos about a possibility of this year peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. open.substack.com/pub/ukrained...
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The US didn't stop military aid to Ukraine, according to today's statement by the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He made this comment to clarify the latest Trump's executive order on halting all US foreign aid for 90 days.
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Important.
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This is serious.
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