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The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA
Canberra Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Canberra Times
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million.
Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Today, I had a substantive meeting with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. Our main objective right now is to stop Russian terror and force Russia into discussed the development of defense cooperation. Collaboration in this area will allow Ukraine to receive stable… Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 23, 2025 Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a short visit designed to discuss Ukraine's defence and how to put additional pressure on Russia. Zelenskiy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of political meetings later in the day. The two shook hands for cameras on what was their third meeting this year and the latest gesture of Charles', and the United Kingdom's, support for Ukraine. The Ukrainian president later met Starmer and the speakers of both houses of parliament. "We will also be negotiating new and powerful steps to increase pressure on Russia for this war and to put an end to the strikes," Zelenskiy said on X following a deadly Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. Today, I had a substantive meeting with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. Our main objective right now is to stop Russian terror and force Russia into discussed the development of defense cooperation. Collaboration in this area will allow Ukraine to receive stable… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 23, 2025 Officials in Kyiv said nine people were killed and 33 injured in an overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the casualties occurred during a strike on a residential building. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as involving heavy rocket and drone strikes. Zelenskiy's spokesman said the president would also talk to Ukrainian military personnel who are being trained in the UK and representatives of think tanks. "The main purpose of the visit is to deepen defence co-operation," the spokesman said. Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities said on Monday they suspected a sitting deputy prime minister of receiving a $US345,000 ($A534,500) kickback, the latest investigation into a high-level Ukrainian official over graft. Ukraine has stepped up its efforts to crack down on corruption as it seeks membership in the European Union while also fending off Russian forces in the more than three-year-old war. Officials did not name the minister, one of five deputy prime ministers, who they suspect of abusing power by approving the development of state-owned land in a scheme that would have led to a loss for the state of about $US24 million. The alleged crime took place while the suspect was serving as a minister of regional development, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The plan, which allegedly involved five other suspects, was halted when anti-graft officials obtained a court-ordered seizure of the land, NABU said. The EU has made fighting corruption a top prerequisite for Ukraine to join the 27-member bloc. The deputy minister is among the highest-ranking officials targeted by anti-corruption authorities. Investigations have also focused on MPs and a former deputy head of the presidential administration. with DPA
The Age
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
The Murdochs are feuding but their empire is thriving
Nothing in Fox's television schedules last year was quite as exciting – or, at times, as profane – as the drama that played out in a closed probate court in Reno, Nevada. Rupert Murdoch, the 94-year-old founder and controlling shareholder of Fox Corporation and its sister company News Corp, was trying to change the terms of a family trust to block three of his children from inheriting control of the companies upon his death. The high-stakes legal manoeuvre was rejected. An appeal – and thus a new season of morbid entertainment for media watchers – is in the works. As the Murdochs continue their decades-long, multibillion-dollar family feud, the empire they are fighting over is flourishing. This is doubly surprising. For one thing, succession crises and legal uncertainty tend not to bolster investors' confidence in a company. What's more, the Murdoch firms are giants in linear television and print journalism, declining industries that markets have not been kind to. Why is a pair of legacy media companies controlled by a dysfunctional dynasty so popular with investors? Start with Fox, the larger of the two, with a market value of $US24 billion ($37 billion). Its business is concentrated in American broadcast and cable television, which in recent years have witnessed a bloodbath. As the Murdochs continue their decades-long, multibillion-dollar family feud, the empire they are fighting over is flourishing. Over the past decade-and-a-half, the share of homes with pay TV has fallen from nearly 90 per cent to barely 50 per cent as viewers have defected to streaming services such as Netflix. As for broadcast television, Americans today spend half as much time watching it as they do streaming, according to Nielsen, a data company. While other legacy media companies' values have stagnated or worse, Fox's has soared. The difference lies in its content mix. In 2019 Fox sold its general-entertainment assets to Disney for $US71 billion at what turned out to be the top of the market, deciding to focus on news and sport. It was the right call: streamers like Netflix have since grabbed the audience for general entertainment, while news and sport have mostly stayed on linear TV, and thus with Fox.
