[２６日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President Yermak warned on Thursday that government officials who neglect their duties during the war will be immediately dismissed. President Volodymyr Zelensky has stepped up his crackdown on corruption, sacking a number of high-ranking officials this week over allegations of corruption and scandals.
All officials should “understand how much responsibility they owe to their country and people in times of war. Anyone who forgets this will be punished immediately,” Yermak said on Twitter. . He said he would do it regardless of his position.
Political analysts say Zelensky wants to show Western-backed countries and the war-weary Ukrainian people that he is serious regarding cleaning up corruption.
Mr Zelensky also reiterated on Tuesday that he will not allow government officials and lawmakers to travel abroad for non-official purposes.