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In Ukraine, the former vice prime minister has become a defendant in a case of illegal enrichment

Екс-віце-прем'єр отримав статус обвинуваченого у справі про незаконне збагачення. Photo: НАЗК

Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Agenda: New Details

It is important for Russian readers to understand: NABU and SAP are key Ukrainian agencies involved in anti-corruption investigations. In the first six months of 2026, these agencies reviewed 360 new cases, with courts issuing guilty verdicts in 55 of them. The former vice prime minister is now implicated in a case of illegal enrichment and providing false information in declarations.

It is also reported that a former official of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is suspected of illegal enrichment amounting to 21 million hryvnias. These cases demonstrate that anti-corruption work in the country continues and the fight against corruption violations does not weaken.

The Fight Against Corruption Intensifies

Judging by recent events, Ukrainian law enforcement is escalating efforts to detect and punish corrupt crimes. The scale of new cases and the number of guilty verdicts indicate certain progress, although corruption remains one of the key issues in Ukraine's development.

The cases of the former vice prime minister and the ex-official of the Air Forces confirm that without systemic reforms, it is impossible to strengthen citizens' trust in government institutions. — Source: anonymous interview with an anti-corruption expert
In the context of the fight against corruption in Ukraine, it is worth noting that recent events surrounding anti-corruption agencies are becoming increasingly alarming. Against the backdrop of investigations related to illegal enrichment, there are also news reports that participants in attacks on NABU have received new positions and titles. This emphasizes the need for systemic reforms to restore citizens' trust in government institutions and combat corruption.