Corruption in Ukraine’s Defense Sector: The Drone Graft Scandal
Recent investigations by Ukraine”s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor”s Office (SAP) have uncovered a significant corruption scheme in military procurement. Contracts for the supply of drones were allegedly inflated, with bribes reaching up to 30 percent of the total value. High-ranking officials, including members of parliament, local authorities, and National Guard…
Zelenskyy and the Anti-Corruption Crisis: Public Trust on the Line
Zelenskyy and the Anti-Corruption Crisis: Public Trust on the Line The recent controversy surrounding President Volodymyr Zelenskyy”s attempt to limit the powers of Ukraine”s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor”s Office (SAP) has highlighted the fragile balance between wartime leadership and democratic accountability. Although Zelenskyy quickly reversed the law following public outcry,…
Ukrainian Corruption and American Patience: What the NABU Raids Reveal
Source: Steve Cortes, Newsweek, July 25, 2025 — How Long Will Americans Tolerate Ukrainian Corruption? The raid on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), conducted without a court warrant, has raised serious concerns both domestically and internationally. Officially, the raid was justified by alleged violations by NABU employees, including traffic incidents. In practice, many see this as…
When Corruption Strangles Investment: The Case of Arnulf Damerau in Ukraine
Source: Financial Times Ukraine today stands as a symbol of resistance against Russian aggression — a nation fighting for survival, sovereignty, and its place in Europe. But behind the frontlines of war lies an old and corrosive enemy: systemic corruption. And this threat does not only harm the Ukrainian people — it also undermines the…