"AFP reported that the authorities alleged that Galushchenko was involved in a $100m corruption scheme orchestrated by Timur Mindich, an ally of president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and personally benefited from the plot. But Reuters said the ministry confirmed he was subject to an active investigation, but did not specify if it was linked with the energy corruption case. Prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko said in a social media post this morning that the decision had been taken at an emergency government session, with deputy justice minister for European intergration Lyudmyla Suhak tasked with taking over Galushchenko's duties."
"Galushchenko agreed with the government's decision, saying that suspension for the duration of the investigation is a civilised and appropriate scenario. I will defend myself in the legal arena and prove my position, he added."
"The scandal comes at a particularly difficult time for the administration amid continuing Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and concerns about how well it's prepared for the upcoming winter, but also just days after the European Union highlighted the fight against corruption as an area requiring particular improvement if Ukraine wants to join the bloc. After a row over SAPO's independence over the summer, which triggered rare protests against Zelenskyy, the commission put on record its concerns about any potential backsliding in this area (Europe Live, last week)."
German Galushchenko has been suspended amid an alleged energy-sector corruption scandal uncovered by the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). Authorities allege Galushchenko was involved in a $100m scheme orchestrated by Timur Mindich and personally benefited. Reuters confirmed an active investigation but did not specify a definitive link to the energy case. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said an emergency government session assigned deputy justice minister Lyudmyla Suhak to take over Galushchenko's duties. Galushchenko accepted the suspension and pledged to defend himself legally. The scandal heightens concerns about energy security, winter preparedness, and EU-related anti-corruption progress.
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