The Ukrainian Prime Minister Iulia Svyrydenko announced the suspension of the Minister of Justice, Gherman Galushchenko, in the context of a corruption investigation targeting the energy sector. Authorities have charged seven individuals with an alleged bribe of 100 million dollars, involving high-ranking officials, which has sparked public outrage and raised questions about Ukraine's efforts to combat corruption.
Gherman Galushchenko, who was previously the Minister of Energy, confirmed that the suspension is an appropriate measure and stated that he will defend himself in court. These accusations are particularly sensitive, given the difficulties faced by the population due to power outages, while Ukraine is in conflict with Russia.
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