Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, a day after the country's recently fired defense minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia's invasion.

Zelenskyy's office is probed for corruption as fired defense minister demands elections

TL;DR

  • Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating senior officials in President Zelenskyy's office.
  • The investigation was announced on Wednesday.
  • This follows a call for national elections by the recently fired defense minister.
  • The call for elections was made despite the ongoing fight against Russia's invasion.