Ukraine Sacks Justice and Energy Ministers Amid Corruption Probe

Ukraine’s Minister of Justice, German Galushenko, and the Minister of Energy have both been dismissed following corruption investigations, as announced by the National Assembly.

Anti-corruption authorities have seized a large sum of cash during raids connected to the investigations, as evidenced by images released by NABU/SAPO. The details surrounding the allegations against both ministers are still emerging, but the dismissals signal a continued effort by the Ukrainian government to address corruption concerns, notably as the country seeks closer ties with the European Union.

Ukraine Launches Corruption Investigation into Justice Minister

The Ministry of Justice in Ukraine recently stated that an investigation had been launched into Galushenko in connection with a corruption case.

Last week he was suspended from this position.

before Galushenko became Minister of Justice in July this year, he was Minister