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英語ニュース教材：Ukrainian ex-minister accused of stashing millions offshore in corruption case（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

Ukraine’s former energy minister has been accused of serious corruption. The country’s anti-corruption police say he helped to launder money and hide millions of dollars in offshore accounts. This situation comes at a difficult time for Ukraine, as the country is already facing challenges due to the ongoing war with Russia. The accusations against the ex-minister were revealed just one day after he was caught trying to leave Ukraine. This has caused a lot of concern and has shaken the government in Kyiv.

Corruption has been a long-standing issue in Ukraine. The government has been trying to fight it, especially during the war, when every resource is critical. The money allegedly laundered by the ex-minister could have been used to support the country during these challenging times. The news of his arrest and the accusations against him have put a spotlight on the efforts of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies.

The former minister’s actions have raised questions about how widespread corruption might be within the government. People are wondering whether other officials might also be involved in similar activities. This case is important because it shows that even high-ranking officials can be held accountable for their actions. It also highlights the need for strong anti-corruption measures to ensure that public funds are used properly.

Ukraine’s allies are watching the situation closely. Many countries have been supporting Ukraine with financial aid, and they want to be sure that their money is being used effectively. This case could affect international support if it damages trust in the Ukrainian government. It is crucial for Ukraine to demonstrate transparency and accountability to maintain the confidence of its allies.

In summary, the allegations against Ukraine’s former energy minister are a reminder of the ongoing battle against corruption. It is essential for the government to continue its efforts to ensure that public funds are not misused, especially during these challenging times of war.

📝 Vocabulary

  • accuse: to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal（非難する）
    例文: “The police accused the man of stealing the car.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • accuse of
    • falsely accuse
    • accuse directly
  • launder: to make illegal money appear legal（資金洗浄する）
    例文: “The criminals laundered money through a series of fake businesses.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • launder money
    • launder funds
    • launder proceeds
  • offshore: located or based in a foreign country（海外の）
    例文: “Many companies have offshore accounts to reduce taxes.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • offshore account
    • offshore company
    • offshore investment
  • corruption: dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by powerful people（汚職）
    例文: “The government promised to fight corruption at all levels.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • fight corruption
    • political corruption
    • corruption scandal
  • accountability: responsibility for actions and decisions（説明責任）
    例文: “The manager took accountability for the team’s failure.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • take accountability
    • ensure accountability
    • increase accountability

✏️ Grammar Point

Past Simple Tense – “Ukraine’s former energy minister has been accused of serious corruption.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
過去の事実や出来事を述べる際に使われます

💡 使用場面

過去に起こった具体的な出来事を述べる際に使用されます。ビジネスでは、プロジェクトの進捗報告や過去の成果を説明する場面で使われます。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The ex-minister was accused of laundering money and hiding millions in offshore accounts.
  2. MCQ: What is one reason this case is significant for Ukraine?
    a) It shows the strength of the military.
    b) It highlights the need for transparency.
    c) It supports economic growth.
    d) It demonstrates new technology use.
  3. MCQ: Who is watching the situation closely due to the corruption case?
    a) Local businesses
    b) International tourists
    c) Ukraine’s allies
    d) Environmental groups
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. b) It highlights the need for transparency.
  3. c) Ukraine’s allies

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What was the former minister accused of doing?
  2. Why is this corruption case important for Ukraine?
  3. What does the word “accountability” mean in the context of this script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. He was accused of laundering money and hiding millions in offshore accounts.
  2. It is important because it affects trust in the government and the use of international support funds.
  3. Responsibility for actions and decisions

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

ウクライナの元エネルギー大臣が巨額の汚職に関与したとして非難されています。彼は賄賂を洗浄し、数百万ドルを海外に隠したとされています。この事件は、ウクライナがロシアとの戦争に直面している中で発生し、政府に大きな影響を与えています。ウクライナでは長年にわたり汚職が問題となっており、政府は特に戦時中に資源を最大限に活用するために汚職対策を強化しています。元大臣の行為は、政府内でどれほど汚職が広がっているのかを考えさせられるもので、国際的な支持に影響を与える可能性があります。ウクライナにとって透明性と説明責任を示すことが重要です。

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-17/ukraine-herman-halushchenko-corruption-allegations/106352078

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