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

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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies launched an investigation into senior officials in President Zelensky’s office, coinciding with calls from the dismissed defence minister for national elections amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The probe adds political turbulence as Ukraine continues its defensive efforts in the war.

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...