Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
Summary
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, said President Volodymyr Zelensky has questions to answer about corruption within his government after a money laundering investigation was announced. Fedorov, who was recently fired, also called for political reform and discussions about elections despite martial law suspending them.Key Facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov was sacked as Ukraine’s defence minister last month after disagreements with military leadership.
- Fedorov told the BBC that a money laundering investigation involving lawmakers and bankers raises questions about President Zelensky’s knowledge of corruption.
- The investigation revealed a scheme misappropriating over $3 million to pay bail for a former energy minister.
- A senior official close to Zelensky was fired in connection with the investigation.
- Fedorov says democracy should not be held hostage by Russia and wants to start conversations about elections.
- Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia's 2022 invasion, which suspended elections.
- Supporters of Fedorov protested in Kyiv, urging Zelensky to reinstate him.
- Fedorov said he never received any orders from Zelensky to break laws or act corruptly and has no evidence the president is personally corrupt.
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