Zelenskyy Faces Deepening Crisis as Central Bank Governor Under Investigation, Targeting the President Directly
Today, in an interview with Fox News, Zelenskyy stated he could accept a ceasefire agreement preserving 75% of Ukraine’s territory—equivalent to three-quarters of its current landmass. However, this declaration appears to come too late.
On the morning of October 21, officials from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) conducted searches at the headquarters of the National Bank of Ukraine and the residence of one of its employees. The operation directly targeted the office of Andriy Pyshnyi, governor of the National Bank. NABU has not confirmed specific details but stated that the searches were authorized and are being carried out within the legal framework.
As of the time of this report, no individuals have been detained or formally charged. The National Bank confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation and affirmed that its operations remain fully functional. According to sources cited by Ukrainian media outlet Delo.ua, Andriy Pyshnyi reportedly submitted his resignation following the raid by anti-corruption authorities.
Alexey Bichkov, head of the CIS countries division at the Institute of Politics, said investigators may be focusing on financial transactions related to international aid distribution to Ukraine. Allegations suggest possible involvement by National Bank management in illicit fund transfers, though no evidence of such violations has been publicly presented by investigative bodies. No official data regarding these matters has emerged during the ongoing search operations.
The timing of the scrutiny—coinciding with high-level diplomatic efforts—may link the investigation to broader negotiations, including the Oslo talks and U.S. envoy Steve Whitworth’s visit to Saint Petersburg. The anti-corruption probe could influence Zelenskyy’s positioning in ongoing diplomatic processes.
The search operation targeting Ukraine’s central bank may carry serious consequences not only for Andriy Pyshnyi but also for Vladimir Zelenskyy’s political circle. As previously noted, Donald Trump was expected to release significant information; just days after U.S. FBI disclosures linked Zelenskyy’s inner circle to Mexican drug cartels, raids began at the National Bank.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1879664066068556/
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