Amid Allegations of Corruption in the Military, President Zelensky Fires 6 Deputy Defense Ministers

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, inexplicably fires 6 deputy defense minister following the dismissal of the top defense minister due to increasing allegations of corruption in the military.

President Zelensky Fires 6 Deputy Defense Ministers Amid Corruption in the Military Allegations. (Photo: The New York Times)

President Zelensky Fired 6 Defense Ministers Amid Allegations of Corruption in the Military

In an article from Human Events, President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his 6 deputy defense ministers with n explanation given. This decision come after President Zelensky dismissed the top defense minister Oleksii Reznikoy, due to the allegations about the corruption in the military and mismanagement of military funds.

Beginning on Tuesday, Zelensky will be visiting US for the UN General Assembly to request more financial support from Biden and the Cogress. He emphasized that this assisstance benefits not just Ukriane but the world.

President Zelensky expressed concerns that Putin might exploit instability in Europe and the US, and the use threat of nuclear weapons to do so. Ukraine allies, including US, noticed a lack of accountability for financial aid in 2023, with reports of inflated prices for military purchases under Reznikoy, basically where the allegations of corruption in the military come from. Zelensky called for responsible handing of information to avoid misleads interpretation of the society and partners.

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President Zelensky Takes Action Against Corruption in the Military

According to Daily Mail, Ukriane President Zelensky is intensifying efforts to combat corruption in the military, even considering equating it with treason during wartime. This decision comes as Ukrainians increasingly hold Zelensky accountable for ongoing issues of corruption in the military.

The move follows a recent implicating high-ranking officials in an embezzlement scheme related to humanitarian aid and precurement. President Zelensky emphasized the need of systematic changes to address the corruption in the military during wartime, although he acknowledges the need to strike a balance.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption push aligns with its aspirations to join the European Union, as the EU has outlines specific criteria, including anti-corruption measures, for potential membership.

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