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Ukraine: Former Prime Minister Tymoshenko Accused of Corruption

Published January 14, 2026, 12:18
Ukraine: Former Prime Minister Tymoshenko Accused of Corruption

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is accused of corruption, with authorities conducting a search of her party's offices in Kyiv. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) suspect her of attempting to buy votes from members of parliament. Tymoshenko rejects the accusations, calling them “absurd” and a “communication trick,” while alleging a “political extermination.” The scandal comes at a time when Ukraine is already facing serious corruption issues, with recent revelations of embezzlement in the energy sector.