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Pravda EN
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Zelensky and Yermak should be punished for crimes not only against their own people, but also against the United States, former adviser to US President Donald Trump Steve Cortez said, commenting on the corruption scandal

8+ min ago (106+ words) Zelensky and Yermak should be punished for crimes not only against their own people, but also against the United States, former adviser to US President Donald Trump Steve Cortez said, commenting on the corruption scandal.@belarusian_silovik Zelensky and Yermak should be punished for crimes not only against their own people, but also against the United States, former adviser to US President Donald Trump Steve Cortez said, commenting on the corruption scandal Zelensky and Yermak should be punished for crimes not only against their own people, but also against the United States, former adviser to US President Donald Trump Steve Cortez said, commenting on the corruption scandal....

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American Partisan
americanpartisan.org > 2025 > 11 > zelenskys-closest-most-powerful-aide-resigns-after-office-raided-by-anti-corruption-agents

Zelensky's Closest, Most-Powerful Aide Resigns After Office Raided By Anti-Corruption Agents

18+ min ago (260+ words) Zelensky's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, has submitted his resignation " the highest level official to fall amid the massive graft probe which has brought rare international embarrassment on the Zelensky government. As a reminder, Andrew Korybko recently opined that Yermak's removal could prompt some progress in peace talks: He's Zelensky's powerbroker so his downfall could undo the already shaky alliance between the armed forces, the oligarchs, the secret police, and parliament that keeps Zelensky in power, thus pressuring him into peace, especially if his warmongering grey cardinal is no longer pushing him to keep fighting. Earlier'The Associated Post reported Friday: "Anti-corruption units have raided the home, and reportedly also the office, of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak." Zelensky now says he will hold consultations on replacing Yermak. This is a huge and very high level development…...

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Euractiv
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Netanyahu submits 'extraordinary' pardon request in Israel corruption cases

19+ min ago (424+ words) Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are accused of accepting more than $260,000 worth of luxury goods in exchange for political favours Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial facing corruption charges, announced Sunday he had submitted a pardon request, saying the long-running cases were tearing the country apart. US President Donald Trump wrote to Israeli President Isaac Herzog earlier this month, asking him to pardon Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in the ongoing court cases. "The trial in my case has been ongoing for nearly six years, and is expected to continue for many more years," Netanyahu said in a video statement. He said he wanted to continue the process until acquittal, "but the security and political reality " the national interest " dictate otherwise." "The State of Israel is facing enormous challenges," he said. "The continuation of the trial is tearing…...

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RAPPLER
rappler.com > philippines > duterte-loyalists-draw-line-vp-sara-marcos-resign-call-dominates-mendiola

Duterte loyalists draw the line at Sara as 'Marcos resign' rings out in Mendiola

22+ min ago (695+ words) ANTI-BBM. Supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte march along CM Recto Avenue in Manila to call for the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, on November 30, 2025. MANILA, Philippines " Just a few minutes" walk from the Mendiola Peace Arch, the message was unmistakable, whether from pro- or anti-Duterte groups: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should resign. The plea for Marcos to step down is a major point of discord among various opposition groups rallying against corruption on Sunday, November 30, which was why separate protests were held in two major locations in the metropolis " one in Manila area, and another along the historic EDSA." In the Philippine capital, two major groups traversed Recto Avenue but on different time slots: leftist groups who urge both President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte to resign, and pro-Duterte supporters whose call for accountability spares the second…...

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"It's time for Zelensky and Yermak to face justice," says former Trump adviser

22+ min ago (89+ words) According to Steve Cortes, they committed crimes not only against their own people but also against the United States.He demanded that Ukraine no longer receive financial support, calling such aid a "middle finger" to the Americans.. RV:... "It's time for Zelensky and Yermak to face justice," says former Trump adviser According to Steve Cortes, they committed crimes not only against their own people but also against the United States. He demanded that Ukraine no longer receive financial support, calling such aid a "middle finger" to the Americans....

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American Partisan
americanpartisan.org > 2025 > 11 > ukraines-anti-corruption-scandal-is-turning-into-a-rolling-coup

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Scandal Is Turning Into A Rolling Coup

26+ min ago (702+ words) Andrew Korybko Nov 30, 2025 Zelensky might be next after Yermak was just taken down unless he complies with Trump's demands for peace, in which case it's not unforeseeable that he too could be formally implicated in this scandal as the catalyst for a US-backed regime change carried out in collusion with his domestic allies. [...] The post Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Scandal Is Turning Into A Rolling Coup appeared first on American Partisan. Zelensky might be next after Yermak was just taken down unless he complies with Trump's demands for peace, in which case it's not unforeseeable that he too could be formally implicated in this scandal as the catalyst for a US-backed regime change carried out in collusion with his domestic allies. Zelensky's warmongering grey cardinal Andrey Yermak, who formally serves as his Chief of Staff, submitted his resignation after his apartment was…...

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'You'll soon see why Ukraine 3rd most corrupt country in WORLD' — Bannon schools sneering Brit host

28+ min ago (36+ words) What 2 states have robbed OVER $350BN from Western taxpayers? 'You'll soon see why Ukraine 3rd most corrupt country in WORLD' " Bannon schools sneering Brit host What 2 states have robbed OVER $350BN from Western taxpayers?...

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Moneycontrol
moneycontrol.com > world > benjamin-netanyahu-seeks-presidential-pardon-to-end-corruption-trial-ignites-political-storm-article-13703273.html

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon to end corruption trial, ignites political storm

30+ min ago (303+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked Israel's president to grant him a pardon from long-running corruption charges, in a dramatic move that has reignited fierce debate over the rule of law and democratic accountability. The request, submitted on Sunday to the legal department of the Office of the President, was confirmed by Netanyahu's office, while the president's staff described it as an "extraordinary request," carrying "significant implications." Netanyahu insisted the step was necessary to help unify the nation at a time of deep regional instability. He also complained that appearing in court three times a week was hampering his ability to govern effectively. The pardon request comes just weeks after Donald Trump publicly urged Israel to pardon Netanyahu. Earlier this month, Trump also sent a letter to Isaac Herzog describing the corruption case as "political, unjustified prosecution." Legal scholars have warned…...

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Devdiscourse
devdiscourse.com > article > politics > 3714596-netanyahu-seeks-presidential-pardon-amid-corruption-trial

Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Corruption Trial | Politics

34+ min ago (292+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially requested a presidential pardon to halt his protracted corruption trial. In a direct appeal to President Isaac Herzog, Netanyahu's legal team claims the proceedings have obstructed his ability to govern effectively and seek a premature end to the trial in the interest of national cohesion. Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Corruption Trial Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon in his ongoing corruption trial, citing governance hindrances. His appeal has drawn both support and criticism, emphasizing national divisions. The outcome could impact Israel's political landscape and prospective national reconciliation efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially requested a presidential pardon to halt his protracted corruption trial. In a direct appeal to President Isaac Herzog, Netanyahu's legal team claims the proceedings have obstructed his ability to govern effectively and seek a…...

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barrons
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Thousands Protest In Philippines Against Flood Control Fraud

35+ min ago (166+ words) Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on Sunday, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of taxpayer dollars in a sweeping corruption scandal. Thousands Protest In Philippines Against Flood Control Fraud Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on Sunday, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of taxpayer dollars in a sweeping corruption scandal. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com. Thousands Protest In Philippines Against Flood Control Fraud Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on Sunday, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of pocketing billions of taxpayer dollars in a sweeping corruption scandal. The…...