In a significant development, Ukraine’s Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko have resigned following a major corruption investigation in the country’s energy sector. President Volodymyr Zelensky called for their removal on Wednesday, just days after anti-corruption bodies accused several individuals of orchestrating a massive embezzlement scheme, including at the national nuclear operator Enerhoatom. The scandal has implicated close associates of Zelensky, raising questions about his administration’s commitment to anti-corruption reforms. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (Nabu) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (Sap) revealed that the 15-month investigation uncovered the involvement of four government members, with approximately $100 million laundered and transferred abroad, including to Russia. The funds were allegedly funneled through an office in Kyiv linked to the family of former Ukrainian lawmaker and current Russian senator Andriy Derkach. The scandal has erupted amidst escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, further complicating the nation’s efforts to secure its energy supply. This incident also highlights the persistent issue of corruption in Ukraine, despite the efforts of Nabu and Sap over the past decade. Earlier this year, nationwide protests erupted over changes that threatened the independence of these anti-corruption bodies, leading to concerns about Ukraine’s EU candidacy status. While Zelensky eventually reinstated their independence, the latest scandal has reignited doubts about his dedication to combating corruption.