Oligarchs have lost billions from the shelling of their factories, and the government has used its wartime powers to break their political influence.
Tag: Kolomoisky, Igor V
Ukraine Arrests Oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky Amid Corruption Inquiry
The detention of Ihor Kolomoisky came as Ukraine steps up efforts to punish graft and make its case for closer integration with the European Union.
High-Profile Raids Showcase Zelensky’s Corruption Crackdown in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to highlight his crackdown on corruption, ahead of E.U. accession talks and possible Western investigations of war aid.
Israel’s Ukraine Policy Prompts Scrutiny of Russian-Israeli Oligarchs
Israel has expressed solidarity with Ukraine but avoided direct criticism of Russia, raising questions about Russian-Israeli businessmen close to the Kremlin.
U.S. Sanctions Key Ukrainian Oligarch, Ihor Kolomoisky
The Biden administration sees cleaning up corruption in Ukraine as the best protection against Russian influence.
Teetering Independence of Ukraine’s Central Bank Tests a Key I.M.F. Demand
The International Monetary Fund agreed to lend Ukraine $5 billion over 18 months while stressing the importance of central bank independence. Three weeks later, the central banker quit, citing political pressure.
I.M.F. Approves Critical Loan for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine won an endorsement for his anti-corruption policies with the approval of a $5 billion lending program from the International Monetary Fund.
Ukraine Passes a Critical Anticorruption Bill
The Parliament approved a measure to stop insiders from siphoning aid money, but other forms of fraud persist.
Desperate for Aid, Ukraine First Has to Fight Corruption
As the coronavirus attacks Ukraine’s economy, a critical $5.5 billion package from the I.M.F. is being held up over concerns about graft.
Ukrainian Political Shake-up Involves Figures in U.S. Impeachment
A personnel shuffle by President Volodymyr Zelensky could be felt in United States politics, but appears to stem from a domestic dispute between the government and a controversial oligarch.