On November 10, Ukraine continued to discuss the large-scale corruption scheme uncovered in the state company Energoatom. NABU conducted searches, exposing money laundering operations worth roughly $100 million. Part of the scheme operated through an office in Kyiv linked to the family of former MP and current Russian senator Andrii Derkach.
Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko was added to the "Myrotvorets" database over suspicions of undermining Ukraine's energy security. While no court decision has been made, the investigation is ongoing. The head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) set up a commission to investigate a data leak that allegedly allowed businessman Timur Mindich to leave Ukraine before procedural actions began.
The President's Office of Ukraine supported the NABU and SAPO investigations. President Zelensky stressed the inevitability of punishment for those involved in energy sector corruption.
Meanwhile, Russia has started covert mobilization of reservists to protect strategic facilities and expanded its legislation to allow reservist recruitment even during peacetime. Amid limited successes at the front, Russia is facing financial difficulties and is under sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil.
Sanctions imposed by the US and EU, especially on Russian energy giants, have caused financial problems, reduced exports, and forced Lukoil to declare force majeure at its Iraqi oil field.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine as a strategic partner for Poland and the EU. He believes Europe's future largely depends on Ukraine's battlefield resilience.
