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Zelenskyy Fires Top Aide Amid Corruption Crackdown
President Zelenskyy has fired a senior advisor as Ukraine works to clear out government corruption during the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at a podium in Kyiv.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Aug. 20, 2026, 7:49 a.m. - 2 hours ago
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making big changes in his government. He just fired a senior aide who worked closely with him. This comes as Ukraine deals with a series of investigations into government corruption.
Corruption means people in power are using their jobs to get money or favors they shouldn't have. It is a big problem, and Zelenskyy has promised to stop it.
These recent moves are part of a larger effort. There have been several raids by anti-corruption teams recently. These teams are looking closely at people inside the president’s own inner circle.
The goal is to show the world—and the Ukrainian people—that nobody is above the law, even while the country is fighting a war against Russia.
At the same time, other political figures are speaking up. For example, Ukraine’s former defense minister has even started talking about the need for new elections.
It is a messy and difficult time for the government. They are trying to keep the country running and fight a war, while also cleaning up their own house. Zelenskyy says he is serious about making sure every official acts honestly.
Source: The Guardian
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