Ukraine Corruption Scandal

Allegations of kickback schemes and influence-peddling scams tied to energy and defense sectors

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Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies investigate alleged plot to skim off $100 million in kickbacks from energy sector and state nuclear monopoly Energoatom

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Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies investigate alleged plot to skim off $100 million in kickbacks from energy sector and state nuclear monopoly Energoatom...

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