Zelenskyy’s office under corruption investigation as fired defence minister calls for elections
Ukraine's presidential office faces a corruption probe while a dismissed defence minister demands snap elections amid the ongoing war.
Ukraine's presidential office is being investigated for corruption as the country's recently fired defence minister calls for elections. The political turmoil comes as Ukraine continues its war with Russia, now in its fifth year. The timing adds internal political pressure to the government during an active conflict.
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Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections
The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s war with its bigger neighbour stretches into its fifth year.