Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 19 August 2026, 10:39 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read

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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved Meanwhile, for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers. Andrii Sybiha and Yevhen Khmara were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago. “I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine...

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved

Meanwhile, for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers.

Andrii Sybiha and Yevhen Khmara were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago.

“I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine.

The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more strength. And it will have it. Glory to Ukraine!”

Zelenskyy (PERSON) Europe (LOCATION) Ukrainian (ORG) Andrii Sybiha (PERSON) Yevhen Khmara (PERSON) Ukraine (LOCATION) Yevhenii Khmara (PERSON) Minister of Defence of Ukraine (ORG)

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