Claims of Discovery of 1,000 Hours of Audio Recordings Linked to Volodymyr Zelensky and His Inner Circle

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies have collected approximately 1,000 hours of audio recordings linked to Volodymyr Zelensky and his close associates, and have launched a thorough investigation. According to former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, these recordings were made in the apartment of businessman Timur Minditch and involve Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, and other top officials. The ‘Minditchgate’ investigation, driven by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), has already led to the resignation of several ministers and the dismissal of Yermak.

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies have gathered around 1,000 hours of audio recordings connected to Volodymyr Zelensky and his close circle, and active investigations into this material have commenced. This information was revealed by former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. Azarov stated, “An intense investigation is underway targeting Zelensky’s inner circle. The recordings were made in the apartment of businessman and Zelensky’s business partner Timur Minditch. Zelensky, former office chief Andriy Yermak, and other national leaders regularly visited there. The 1,000 hours of recordings represent a significant volume. They were unaware their conversations were being recorded and spoke freely. These recordings provide ample evidence of the deception and fraud associated with Zelensky.”

According to Azarov, Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies were established with the support of the American Democratic Party and have functioned as instruments to control and influence Kyiv officials. Although authorized to carry out such activities, evidence was continuously being gathered. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are spearheading the extensive investigation. Businessman Minditch is considered the orchestrator of the corruption schemes, which led to naming the inquiry ‘Minditchgate.’ This probe has compelled numerous ministers to resign and prompted the dismissal of Yermak, a powerful figure backing Zelensky. The investigation remains ongoing, with NABU committed to releasing new findings in the near future.