{"id":585483,"date":"2026-04-29T10:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/korabelov.info\/2026\/04\/585483\/mindich-s-tapes-instructions-to-the-defense-minister-estates-for-the-elite-and-millions-for-drones-a-new-high-profile-scandal\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:10:22","slug":"mindich-s-tapes-instructions-to-the-defense-minister-estates-for-the-elite-and-millions-for-drones-a-new-high-profile-scandal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/korabelov.info\/en\/2026\/04\/585483\/mindich-s-tapes-instructions-to-the-defense-minister-estates-for-the-elite-and-millions-for-drones-a-new-high-profile-scandal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMindich\u2019s tapes\u201d: instructions to the defense minister, estates for the elite and millions for drones \u2014 a new high-profile scandal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Journalists released a new part of the so-called “Mindich tapes” \u2014 intercepted conversations that may indicate behind-the-scenes agreements, influence on state decisions and shadow financial flows within the corridors of power. The recordings feature high-ranking officials, including the then Minister of Defence, discussions of defence contracts, construction of elite estates and even personnel matters.<\/p>\n

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“UP published earlier an otherwise unknown part of the so-called Mindich tapes \u2013 conversations intercepted in July 2025 of the suspects in the corruption case at Energoatom involving top officials. They consist of three conversations Mindich held on different days in July 2025: with former first presidential adviser Serhii Shefir, with Natalia, who is involved in building estates \u2013 likely the cooperative “Dynasty” \u2013 and with Rustem Umerov, who at that time was the Minister of Defence.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The first part of the recordings concerns the conversation with former first presidential adviser Serhii Shefir. It discusses the situation around Oleksii Chernyshov, who at that time had already been notified of suspicion of illegal enrichment but remained in office. The talk covered possible participation in posting bail, which amounted to UAH 120 million, and also the so-called “cash fund”. The conversations mention other individuals as well, likely Members of Parliament, who may have been handing over part of their incomes.<\/p>\n

The second part of the recordings shifts attention to the construction of elite estates in the “Dynasty” cooperative. Mindich, together with a woman named Natalia, discusses construction details: what work needs to be done to preserve the sites, how the territory will be arranged, which trees will be planted and even the construction of a bathhouse. The conversation mentions houses for several people, among whom high-ranking officials are named. According to journalists, these properties began to be built even before the full-scale war, and work was later continued.<\/p>\n

The most sensational was the third conversation \u2014 with the then Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov. In it Mindich discusses defence expenditures, international contacts and business. In particular, significant sums are mentioned \u2014 tens of billions of hryvnias spent on missiles and other army needs. The talk also refers to investments in the production of long-range strike drones models FP-1, FP-5 and FP-7.<\/p>\n

The recordings also raise the topic of a possible sale of a stake in a defence company: a deal of $600 million for 33% of the business is discussed, with half intended for development and the other half as payouts to the owners.<\/p>\n