After the major corruption scandal… Zelensky reveals a plan to reform the energy sector

Ukrainian energy sector

Zelensky said in a statement on social media. "We are embarking on the reform of major public companies in the energy sector"

The statement pointed out that a new oversight board will be formed "Within a week" In the company Energotom, especially since it is at the heart of the scandal.

The decision also includes other public companies, such as the country’s hydroelectric power operator and national operators of gas extraction and transportation.

Ukrainian Electricity Grid

Zelensky confirmed that it would be conducted "Full audit" In the financial activities of these companies, their managers will be replaced by new ones, with a permanent presence in them of"Representatives of the state". He emphasized "It is necessary to respond quickly and fairly to any conspiracy discovered in these companies".

He continued in his statement that he ordered government officials to remain on… "Permanent and constructive communication with security forces and anti-corruption bodies"

Zelensky on Thursday imposed sanctions on businessman Timur Mendich, who is considered one of his close associates and is accused of involvement in one of the worst corruption cases that the country has witnessed in recent years.

Embezzlement of about 100 million dollars

Mendich is accused of being the mastermind of a vast corruption network that allowed the embezzlement of about 100 million dollars that was allocated to the Ukrainian energy sector.

Mendich left Ukraine shortly before As the scandal unfolded, he was also suspected of having influenced the decisions of senior government officials, including former Defense Minister Rustam Umarov.

The scandal unfolded at a time when the Ukrainian electricity grid was severely damaged by a series of intense Russian strikes that caused frequent power outages as winter approached.