Handelsblatt Politik • May 12, 2026 13:43

Ukraine: Raid in the presidential office – will President Zelensky fall over a corruption scandal?

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Die Antikorruptionsbehörden verdächtigen den Ex-Stabschef des ukrainischen Präsidenten der Geldwäsche. Nun richtet sich der Fokus erneut auf den Staatschef selbst.

Story Timeline

Wed 00:22 - Die Welt

Zelenskyj sees opportunities for Ukrainian arms exports, Putin complains about attacks by Kiev

Wed 06:55 - n-tv Politik

Excess capacity exists: Zelenskyj sees opportunities for Ukrainian arms exports

Wed 12:57 - Die Welt

Ukrainian attacks hit Ural oil facilities – Zelensky sends message to Moscow

Thu 12:12 - Tagesschau

Zelensky demands more details on Putin's ceasefire proposal

Thu 18:13 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine war +++: Ukraine sees way for arms deliveries from Japan after rule change

Fri 04:00 - Financial Times

Zelenskyy’s push for EU membership strains ties with allies

Fri 09:13 - n-tv Politik

Fourth attack in two weeks: Russian oil terminal is on fire again

Fri 15:40 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles

War in Ukraine: Zelensky announces army reform

Sat 00:39 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine War +++: Ukraine wants to pay soldiers better – dissatisfaction should decrease

Sat 03:25 - Tagesschau

Middle East live blog: ++ Dead in Israeli attacks in Lebanon ++

Sat 09:42 - SRF International

Russian threat – How the Ukrainian war is changing Moldova

Sat 09:42 - SRF Wirtschaft

Russian threat – How the Ukrainian war is changing Moldova

Sat 11:47 - Handelsblatt Politik

Iran War: Constantly new attacks – ceasefire in Lebanon on the verge of collapse?

Sat 14:34 - Tagesschau

Lebanon: Israel reports around 50 attacks in 24 hours

Sat 15:29 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine War +++: Zelensky reports “unusual” activities on the border with Belarus

Sun 07:58 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine War +++: Zelensky reports attack on two tankers of the Russian shadow fleet

Sun 10:13 - Tagesschau

War against Ukraine: One dead in Russian attacks

Sun 16:20 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine War +++: Suspected Russian shadow fleet – Sweden confiscates tankers

Mon 03:00 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top

War in Ukraine: Ukrainian drone damages residential building near central Moscow

Mon 03:00 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in Ukraine: Ukrainian drone damages residential building near central Moscow

Mon 03:00 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles

War in Ukraine: Ukrainian drone damages residential building near central Moscow

Mon 04:24 - Aftenposten (NO)

Zelenskyj thanked Norway in the meeting with Støre

Mon 07:39 - n-tv Politik

A few days before the military parade: Russia reports a Ukrainian drone hit in Moscow

Mon 09:55 - Tagesschau

Ukrainian drone damages Moscow apartment building

Mon 16:27 - n-tv Politik

Reisner's view of the front: "We have experienced a second Ukrainian miracle"

Mon 16:27 - n-tv Politik

Reisner's view of the front: "We have experienced a second Ukrainian miracle"

Mon 17:00 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

War in Ukraine: How Russia turns water into a weapon

Mon 22:52 - Washington Examiner

Zelensky tells Putin ‘take real steps’ to end war after Ukrainian drone hits Moscow

Tue 03:23 - Handelsblatt Politik

+++ Ukraine War +++: Zelensky announces Ukrainian ceasefire

Tue 07:18 - La Libre (BE)

Zelensky denounces the "absolute cynicism" of Moscow which calls for a truce while striking Ukraine

Tue 07:30 - Le Figaro

War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky denounces the “absolute cynicism” of Russia, which calls for a truce while continuing its attacks

Tue 09:24 - Le Monde

LIVE, war in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky denounces Russia’s “absolute cynicism” after attack on rescue workers

Tue 14:46 - France 24

Ukraine's Zelensky slams Russian 'cynicism' ahead of separate truces

Tue 16:47 - La Libre (BE)

Russian bombing kills at least five in Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine

Tue 17:00 - Washington Examiner

Ukraine plays Putin on disingenuous Victory Day truce

Wed 00:39 - Fox News

Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire

Wed 03:36 - Le Figaro

Ukraine reports Russian attack during kyiv's unilateral ceasefire

Wed 04:53 - BBC Headlines

To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city

Thu 10:42 - Politico EU

Zelenskyy sends chief negotiator to US for fresh peace talks

Thu 13:23 - NYT Europe

Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade

Thu 15:26 - Euronews

Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says

Thu 23:34 - DW All

Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade

Thu 23:34 - DW Top

Zelenskyy warns Russia's friends against attending parade

Fri 18:24 - NRK (NO)

Zelenskyj confirms three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Sat 09:27 - NYT Europe

Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds

Sat 20:43 - Al Jazeera English

For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia

Mon 16:36 - Al-Monitor

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart

Mon 18:40 - NRK (NO)

Zelenskyi's former chief of staff charged with corruption

Mon 19:36 - NRK (NO)

Zelenskyj's former chief of staff charged with corruption

Mon 21:20 - NYT Europe

Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry

Mon 23:07 - Financial Times

Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff targeted in major corruption probe

Tue 05:26 - Handelsblatt Politik

Andriy Yermak: Zelensky's former chief of staff on suspicion of money laundering

Tue 05:29 - n-tv Politik

Millions for luxury construction project?: Zelensky's former office manager is suspected of money laundering

Tue 09:52 - Euronews