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Zelensky’s office faces corruption probe in Ukraine as fired minister demands elections

Zelensky’s office faces corruption probe in Ukraine as fired minister demands elections
South China Morning Post Wednesday 19 August 2026, 11:45 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced on Wednesday that they were investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelensky as Ukraine’s war with its bigger neighbour stretches into its fifth year. Investigators are conducting an operation to expose a criminal...

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced on Wednesday that they were investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelensky as Ukraine’s war with its bigger neighbour stretches into its fifth year. Investigators are conducting an operation to expose a criminal organisation...
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