The President's Office discussed Arakhamia's suspicion of treason: political confrontation, details of the scandal, and the refusal of security forces

In the midst of a noisy political week, when everyone expects changes in power, a shadow of a new intrigue appears on the palette. The feeling persists as if someone from the top is turning the pages — now with headlines of scandals, now with suspicions that could reshape the political landscape of the country. This time, David Arakhamia, one of the most influential characters in the “Servant of the People” team, finds himself under a real threat of being suspected of treason. And although the scenario was not implemented, its very appearance became a signal: the struggle for influence crosses the line of a classic parliamentary conflict and falls into the realm of state security.

Where did the idea of ​​suspicion come from: the leak in the Mindić case and the search for the “saboteur”

According to leading media outlets and insiders from the President's Office, the presentation of suspicion to Arakhamia was part of a broader campaign — a reaction to growing discontent in the Servant of the People faction due to the scandal surrounding Mindich.^{Phone: 1 2 3} It was about trying to find the “culprit” in the leak of information about corruption schemes in the energy sector, when criticism and demands for the resignation of Andriy Yermak reached their peak.

Details of the “fabrication”: contacts with Abramovich and the artificial “Russian trace”

The key argument for suspicion of treason was Arakhamia's contacts with Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, which had existed since the Istanbul negotiations in 2022. According to the logic of the OP's technologists, this could be interpreted as a manifestation of "Russian influence" ^{1 2}, which destabilizes the Ukrainian government and becomes a convenient marker for political pressure.

The main goal of the scenario is to neutralize the internal opposition.

The idea of ​​handing over suspicion is not just a way to "grab the hand" of a potential competitor, but an actual attempt to weaken resistance within the faction and regain control. For many deputies, the signal was clear: opposition is turning from internal discussions into a career risk, and political battles are taking on the character of uncompromising confrontations.

Why the scenario was not implemented: the principled position of the security forces

Despite the willingness of some of the OP leadership, as well as pressure to agree and even threats of resignation, neither the head of the SBU, Vasyl Malyuk, nor Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko agreed to sign the indictment.^{Phone: 1 2 3} Sources claim: none of the security forces wanted to participate in the implementation of a scenario that could create a new political precedent and damage the balances in the government.

Echoes in Parliament: Reaction and Consequences for the Majority

Zelensky's meeting with deputies on the eve of the discussion of the suspicion became emotional: many were openly ridiculed by the way the president explained the OP's personnel policy in the context of corruption scandals. The Servant of the People faction is increasingly focusing not only on the OP, but also on Arakhamia as the "director" of the parliament, ready for internal struggle and a real reformatting of the majority to protect the faction's interests¹.

Parallels with other investigations: who else is under pressure?

Similar suspicions and scenarios have already been considered regarding the heads of the SAPO, NABU, as well as those involved in high-profile energy and defense cases. Each new political scandal is not just a replacement for an official, but an attempt to create a precedent for tight control over the investigation and the trust of parliament.⁴.

Arahamia as a symbol of the new political struggle

Despite the failed attempt to bring charges, Arakhamia remains a key "shadow figure" in parliament, and his story is a marker for all participants in political processes — from deputies to business and civil society.

The main conclusion of this day is that even in times of war, intrigues surrounding the government do not allow us to relax, and every internal scandal can easily become the beginning of a change in the entire system.

Sources

1. ZN.ua: Zelenskyy was prepared to be suspected of Arakhamia after calls to release Yermak, 2025
2. Ukrainian Pravda: The Prosecutor General's Office considered handing over suspicion of treason to Arakhamia due to the Mindich case, 2025
3. Letters: The OP planned to hand over suspicion of treason to Arakhamia – details of sources, 2025
4. Anti-Corruption: Suspicion of APU officials — parallels with other cases, 2025
5. Signalist.net: According to the UP, the OP considered handing over the suspicion to Arakhamia, 2025