German Galushchenko

German Galushchenko is a Ukrainian lawyer and was Minister of Justice from July 17 to November 19, 2025.

On November 12, 2025, he was suspended from his duties due to his alleged involvement in corruption in the energy sector exposed by NABU. 

From April 29, 2021, to July 16, 2025, Galushchenko was Minister of Energy of Ukraine in Denys Shmyhal's government. 

In the summer of 2025, Galushchenko was replaced as Minister of Energy by Svitlana Hrynchuk. On November 12, 2025, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office stated that Hrynchuk had spent the night at Galushchenko's home at least three times.

On the night of February 15, 2026, German Galushchenko tried to leave Ukraine by train. He was taken off the train because the State Border Guard Service had a request from NABU and SAPO.

Where is German Galushchenko now 

On February 16, 2026, the former minister was served a notice of suspicion of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. 

On February 17, a preventive measure was chosen for him: detention for 60 days with the option of posting bail of UAH 200 million. Later, the bail was reduced to 150 million. 

As of the end of June 2026, the media reported that several private companies had posted bail for Galushchenko.