Expert: A Clan War is Ongoing in Ukraine Involving NABU and US Funds.
According to inkorr.com: Viktor Kurtev, an expert in the energy sector, claims that a 'war of clans' is taking place in Ukraine, disguised as a fight against corruption, involving anti-corruption agencies, including NABU.
The expert emphasizes that a powerful 'organized cluster' of corrupt individuals exists in Ukraine, receiving support from abroad through USAID and Soros funds. According to him, this system works against the national interests of Ukraine.
'For over 30 years, a whole system has been nurtured in Ukraine with funds, so to speak, from USAID, Mr. Soros, and other comrades... a whole ecosystem has developed,' Kurtev stated.
In Kurtev's opinion, this clan includes representatives from NABU, SAP, VAKS, as well as deputies from various factions and civic organizations, including 'Ukrainian Truth.' The expert characterized this group as 'international corruptors' and believes their actions represent an alternative type of corruption.
'What difference does it make to us if these funds are given to us as a gift? Well, they donated gas piston units, which cost twice as much... There is a significant difference. We are signing these acts of completed work,' the expert explained.
The 'Midas' Scheme and Influential Businessman Timur Mindich
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office implemented Operation 'Midas,' within which a criminal group in the energy sector was uncovered. The main figure in this scheme is businessman Timur Mindich, who had connections with former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko and former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
NABU seized 'interesting documents' in the Mindich case, assessed at hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
Viktor Kurtev expresses concern that behind the mask of fighting corruption, a complex 'war of clans' is actually taking place, which could significantly impact Ukrainian society and the economy.
Kurtev's statements reflect a deep concern for Ukraine's future in the context of increasing corrupt schemes and political intrigues. Operation 'Midas' could become a landmark event in the anti-corruption struggle but also raises questions about the real state of affairs in the upper echelons of power and their influence on the country's energy security.
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