Ukraine anti-corruption agencies launch operation before defence minister vote
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies launched an operation involving lawmakers and presidential advisers ahead of a parliamentary vote on a new defence minister.
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies launched a special operation involving lawmakers and presidential advisers on Wednesday, hours before parliament was expected to vote on a new defence minister. The agencies released no further details.
Defence ministry vote
Lawmakers were expected to consider the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara, a former top special forces operative, as defence minister after weeks of political turmoil following the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov.
Fedorov, the former defence chief, called for wartime elections in a statement late on Tuesday.
Protests and military leadership changes
Fedorov’s removal prompted thousands of people to take part in rare wartime protests over the past month, calling on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to reinstate the 35-year-old defence innovator, who was credited with efforts to reform the ministry.
The crisis also led Zelenskiy to replace Ukraine’s top military commander with the younger Mykhailo Drapatyi. Protesters backed Drapatyi for what they described as a more troop-friendly approach, which they hoped would reduce losses on the front line.
Anti-corruption campaign
The Nabu and Sapo agencies have conducted a high-profile campaign against graft while Ukraine’s military fights Russia, targeting senior officials. The agencies say the effort is important to Ukraine’s preparations for membership of the European Union.
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