Zelenskyy Ally Charged in $100M Corruption Scandal

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Above: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Office of the President in Kyiv on Nov. 7, 2025. Image copyright: Ukrinform/NurPhoto/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies are successfully exposing major graft schemes and holding powerful figures, whether they're politically connected or not, accountable. The government is cooperating fully with investigations and taking immediate action to clean house at state enterprises.

The Kyiv Independent

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Government-critical narrative

Ukraine's massive corruption scandal proves Western aid money is being stolen while European citizens lose health care benefits. Zelensky's inner circle, including his business partner dubbed his "wallet," has embezzled millions meant for defense during wartime. This scam has gone on for far too long and must finally be put to an end.

RT TASS