Former Ukrainian energy minister arrested and charged in major corruption case

A former Ukrainian energy minister was detained while trying to leave the country and has been charged with money laundering. The case involves an alleged $100 million graft scheme and is described as the largest corruption case under President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration.

Ukraine has made progress in international corruption rankings despite this and other high-profile scandals. Separately, Zelensky announced Ukraine plans to begin exporting its own weapons.