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Watch: Top Zelensky Staffer Led Out Of Corruption Court In Handcuffs 

This is not a sight you see everyday, but it's one that's becoming increasingly common in the halls of power in Kiev.

Footage of the detention of (now former) deputy head of Zelensky's office Irina Mudra, seen being led out in handcuffs after a court ordered her pretrial imprisonment on corruption charges, has emerged and is being widely shared. She was Zelensky's number two chief of staff running the presidential office, essentially...

Zelensky’s presidential office deputy is being led out in handcuffs.

Not the first office head with proven corruption.

Who’s next? pic.twitter.com/kgo6rovqP5

— Diana Panchenko 🇺🇦 (@Panchenko_X) August 25, 2026

The country's Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has argued for her detention pending trail at the High Anti-Corruption Court, amid proceedings which began on August 21.

Starting on Aug.19, a presidential office statement had confirmed: "Iryna Mudra shall be dismissed from the post of deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine."

National media says that not only did she receive regular monthly income, but the prosecutor has alleged there is at least $4 million among other undeclared assets:

During the court hearing, the prosecutor separately mentioned a conversation between Iryna Mudra and Mykytas. According to the prosecution, it concerned the transfer of nearly $4 million, expenses for Mudra’s daughter’s living costs and education in the United States, as well as assets that were not listed in her declaration.

Based on the records of the covert investigative actions, it can be concluded that Mr. Mykytas left her (Mudra – ed.) $4 million; Ms. Mudra systematically receives $20,000–$30,000 every month; she owns a Range Rover that is not included in her declaration, worth approximately 4 million hryvnias. In addition, Ms. Mudra discusses jewelry she owns from Bulgari and discusses with Mykytas her daughter’s education in the United States, for which the annual budget for living expenses and tuition is expected to amount to $250,000. – Vitalii Hrechyshkin

Iryna Mudra, Ukrainian media file image

Ukrainian and regional media says her properties were searched last weekend: 

According to information from Ukrainian parliament member Oleksiy Honcharenko, investigators searched the premises of Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the President’s Office. He gave no further details about the case.

The outlet Zerkalo Nedeli reports that the NABU and SAPO operation also involves Vadym Stolar, a lawmaker from the former Opposition Platform — For Life party, and Maksym Mykytas, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament, in addition to Mudra. Officials from the Justice Ministry and representatives of Sense Bank (formerly Alfa-Bank Ukraine) also appear in the case.

The operation was code-named “Forrest Gump.” NABU released a fragment of an audio recording capturing conversations among people named in the case, in which they mention “four sacks” and the President’s Office. “Only a moron would register stolen money and tuition payments in his own children’s names,” a voice on the recording also says.

The bail set by the judge this week was reportedly immense...

Irina Mudraya, ex-deputy head of Zelensky's office, says she'll pay the $450,000 bail to stay out of detention.

Prosecutors originally wanted $3.35 million.

I'm sure she can pay much more. Half a million dollars is just pocket change for her. pic.twitter.com/Hg9tA4wUhH

— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) August 25, 2026

All of this follows on a series of prior investigations by NABU and SAPO into corruption at the highest levels of government, which has taken down many officials and been an ongoing source of embarrassment for Ukraine.

These investigations tended to get spun as if 'heroic' Zelensky is on a mission to root out corruption and destroy the rot from within. Journalist, Mark Ames has pointed out the following trend: Every shocking Zelensky corruption scandal - and they keep getting worse - is PR’d away as “proof that Ukraine is a functioning western democracy fighting corruption”, as if it’s always one corruption scandal away from turning the corner & becoming Denmark.

Tyler Durden Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:20

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New Home Sales Collapsed In July As Consumer Confidence Hit 7-Month Lows

The Conference Board's measure of Americans' Consumer Confidence fell from a revised-lower 90.2 to 89.4 in August (below the 90.2 exp) - the lowest since January.

Interestingly, under the hood, we saw Expectations plunge to January lows while Present Situation spiked from 5 year lows...

“Consumer confidence moderated slightly in August for a second consecutive month,” said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board.

“The Expectations Index slipped further into negative territory, which was offset by a moderate rise in the Present Situation Index after declining in the past three months. Consumer appraisals of current business conditions were mildly positive. Perceptions of the current labor market improved, reversing three months of moderate decline. Looking ahead, consumers were more pessimistic about business conditions and the labor market over the next six months. Expectations for household incomes moderated but remained optimistic overall.”

On a six-month moving average basis, confidence across all age groups trended down slightly, remaining highest among consumers under 35.

By income, confidence was mixed, but generally higher-income groups were more optimistic.

By generation, confidence for Gen Z remained the highest, followed closely by Millennials on a six-month moving average basis. The three oldest generations—Generation X, Baby Boomer, and Silent Generation—trailed in confidence by a wider margin.

By political affiliation, confidence among Independents and Republicans softened while Democrats were somewhat more positive in August.

Consumers’ write-in responses on factors affecting the economy were slightly more pessimistic in August.

References to prices in general—and oil and gas specifically—remain elevated. Comments about war/conflict, food/groceries, trade, and jobs rose in August. Consumers’ average and median 12-month inflation expectations were slightly more elevated in August. Most consumers—61.3%—still anticipated higher interest rates over the next 12 months, down moderately from 62% in July. Meanwhile, consumers still expected higher stock prices a year from now.

On a six-month moving average basis, auto purchasing expectations remained strong. Homebuying expectations declined slightly for the month but maintained an upward trend after slumping to decade-lows in early 2024. 

Perhaps reflective of the weak confidence (especially 'Expectations'), new home sales plunged 10.5% MoM in August (after an upwardly revised +7.6% bounce in July). That dragged new home sales down 6.3% YoY...

Total new home sales SAAR dropped back to 607k - basically flat since 2016...

Sales have fallen in three of the last four months, adding to evidence of a housing market burdened by elevated finance costs and prices.

However, on the potential bright side for homebuyers and affordability, median new home prices fell to a five-year low...

Interestingly, while median new home price just dropped to a 5 year low, the average new home price hasn't budged as ultra high end homes keep lifting the average...

While builders have had some success bolstering demand with free upgrades, mortgage rate buydowns and price reductions, the entry-level market remains affordability-constrained, and likely stays there until consumer confidence rebounds (which is highly dependent on the price of gas, among other things).

Tyler Durden Tue, 08/25/2026 - 10:13

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