Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Former Associate in $100-Million Energy Sector Corruption Scandal

Nov 13, 2025 10:27 pm CST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sanctioned his former business associate Timur Mindich over a major corruption scandal involving $100 million siphoned from Ukraine's war-damaged energy sector. This action follows the dismissal of energy and justice ministers and includes asset freezes and business restrictions as Ukraine addresses internal corruption while fighting external aggression.