$100M corruption scandal rocks Ukraine and embroils top Zelenskyy ally

The recent $100 million corruption scandal in Ukraine has significant implications for the country's governance and its international standing. Justice Minister German Galushchenko has been suspended amid an investigation involving the state energy company Energoatom, which has drawn in Timur Mindich, a close ally of President Zelenskyy. This scandal highlights ongoing issues of corruption within the Ukrainian government, particularly at high levels, and raises questions about the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in place. As Ukraine continues to navigate its political landscape, the fallout from this scandal could impact public trust and the government's ability to implement reforms, especially in the context of its aspirations for closer ties with Western nations.