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On September 28, 2024, Ukraine’s state nuclear energy agency Energoatom confirmed that one of its officials had been arrested for accepting a bribe. The official, who was in charge of the control and audit department, was caught accepting a bribe of UAH 100,000 ($2,400) near Energoatom’s office in Kyiv. The bribe was offered in exchange for resolving fuel supply issues. According to Energoatom, the official used his connections to act as a middleman between the contractor and another company.
The operation was conducted by Ukraine’s Security Service’s (SBU) Main Directorate in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, with oversight from the Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office. Energoatom stated that they have a strict zero-tolerance policy for corruption and that it applies not only to internal matters but also to employees’ conduct outside of their official duties. The company plays a crucial role in Ukraine’s energy sector and is actively involved in modernizing and expanding the country’s nuclear power capabilities, despite challenges posed by the ongoing war.
Author: Olena Goncharova
Comments:
1. The Czech president believes that the most likely outcome of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will be a “temporary” occupation of Ukrainian territory.
2. The Iranian president has stated that his country does not support Moscow, as there are allegations that Tehran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia.
3. Ukrainian drones have been targeting and damaging Russia’s oil refineries, but this has not significantly impacted the country’s economy.
4. The 79th brigade of Ukraine has released a video showing their successful defense against a “massive” Russian attack near Kurakhove.
5. According to Budanov, the recent deep strikes by Ukraine have shattered Russians’ faith in their country’s safety.
Editors’ Picks:
1. During the talks between Biden and Zelensky, Ukrainian soldiers expressed their desire for more firepower to defeat Russia, but questioned if the US shares the same goal.
2. In an effort to unite couples separated by the war, Ukraine has launched online marriages.
3. Despite Russia’s recent counteroffensive in Kursk, it remains to be seen if they can push Ukraine off their own turf.
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