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Posted on November 10, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GooglePresident Zelenskiy promises accountability for corruption in Ukraine's energy sector, focusing on clean governance and legal actions against offenders.
(Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that anyone involved in corruption would be held accountable, and vowed the country's nuclear power operator would be run free from graft.
"Everyone who put together a corrupt scheme must receive a clear legal response. There must be criminal verdicts," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address, commenting on an investigation into a kickback scheme in Ukraine's energy sector.
"The inevitability of punishment is needed ... Energoatom currently provides Ukraine with the largest share of power generation. Cleanliness within the company is a priority. As it is in the energy sector and every industry."
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar)
Corruption is the abuse of power for personal gain, often involving bribery or unethical practices that undermine trust in institutions.
Accountability refers to the obligation of individuals or organizations to explain their actions and decisions, and to be responsible for the outcomes.
The energy sector encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of energy, including electricity, gas, and renewable resources.
A nuclear power operator is an organization responsible for the operation and management of nuclear power plants, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
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