Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on Tuesday Impeachment campaign in his country Saying that the decisions were necessary.
As he said in his daily video address, “We want decisions to hand us over tanks In order to strengthen the defense of our country.
“The Russian forces are intensifying their efforts to attack Bakhmut East of the country.
Corruption scandal
Earlier today, Kyiv announced the dismissal of five regional governors and four assistant ministers from their posts, following a corruption scandal involving army equipment was revealed.
Among the officials who have resigned are Deputy Defense Minister Vyacheslav Shapovalov who was responsible for logistical support for the armed forces, Assistant Director of the Presidential Administration Kirillo Tymoshenko, and Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Simonenko.
The government representative in parliament, Taras Melnichuk, announced that the governors of the Dnipropetrovsk regions (center) Valentin Reznichenko, Zaporizhya (south) Oleksandr Starukh, Sumy (north) Dmytro Jivitsky, Kherson (south) Iaroslav Yanushevich, and the capital, Kyiv Oleksi Kuleba, will leave office.
In addition, the Ukrainian deputy defense minister responsible for supplying the forces with food and equipment resigned this morning, due to accusations of “corruption,” which he and the ministry say are unfounded.
suspicious practices
A statement on the Defense Ministry’s website said Vyacheslav Shapovalov’s resignation was a “worthy act” that would help maintain confidence in the ministry.
The Ukrainian president had previously pledged to fight corruption at all levels, amid a series of allegations of bribery and suspicious practices.
Zelensky’s pledge came amid allegations of high-level corruption, including a report regarding questionable methods of military procurement.