Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Summary
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies started an investigation into some lawmakers and presidential advisers just before a parliament vote on a new defence minister. This comes as the former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who was recently fired, called for a presidential election during the ongoing war with Russia.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, Nabu and Sapo, announced an investigation into unnamed officials.
- The investigation began hours before a parliamentary vote on Yevhen Khmara as the new defence minister.
- Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister, urged for a wartime presidential election.
- Fedorov’s removal led to protests in Kyiv, demanding his reinstatement.
- Polls suggest Fedorov and Valerii Zaluzhnyi could beat President Zelenskyy in a run-off election.
- Ukraine continues to face Russian attacks, including a drone strike that hit a bus in Kherson.
- Millions of Ukrainians are displaced or serving in the military during the war.
- About 20% of Ukraine’s land remains under Russian control.
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