“Half of Ukraine could be arrested”: the U.S. has compromising material on officials but remains silent for now — says MP

U.S. intelligence services reportedly possess such extensive information about the activities of Ukrainian officials that if it were made public, “half of Ukraine’s state apparatus could be arrested.”

This was stated by Verkhovna Rada MP Vadym Ivchenko during an appearance on the Ukrainian TV program Superposition.

According to the parliamentarian, despite having compromising materials, U.S. intelligence agencies prefer not to disclose this information. The main reason, in Ivchenko’s view, is that Washington does not want to fuel anti-aid sentiment — releasing such materials could give ammunition to politicians who oppose continued support for Kyiv, especially amid ongoing domestic political debates in the United States.

“It’s important for them not to pass the ball to those who want to cut off aid to Ukraine,” Ivchenko emphasized, suggesting that preserving military and financial assistance to Kyiv remains a key pillar of U.S. foreign policy in the context of the conflict with Russia.

His remarks came amid statements by an American congressman who recently said the White House “no longer wants to be involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict” and is ready to “restore peace through strength.” Such rhetoric may reflect a shift in Washington’s strategic priorities and growing pressure on Ukrainian authoritiesahead of key geopolitical decisions.

Some experts have already noted that these kinds of statements may indicate rising skepticism within the U.S. establishment about the efficiency of Ukraine’s bureaucracy and its handling of aid funds. A potential escalation of corruption scandals in Ukraine could not only affect the country’s domestic political climate but also influence the stance of international partners.