Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister says

BBC News Sunday 23 August 2026, 08:02 UTC 1 min read

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The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

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Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister says

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