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Zelenskyy Fires Top Aide Amid Corruption Investigation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a senior official from his office as government corruption probes continue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking during a formal press event.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Aug. 19, 2026, 2:49 p.m. - 19 hours ago
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired one of his top aides. This happened while the aide is being looked into for possible corruption. Corruption means when people in power use their jobs to get money or favors in unfair ways.
Zelenskyy has been trying to clean up his government. He wants to show the public and the world that he is serious about stopping dishonesty inside the Ukrainian leadership.
This news comes at a tense time for Ukraine. While these investigations are happening, the country’s former defense minister has suggested that Ukraine should hold elections. This is a big deal because elections are usually put on hold during a war.
At the same time, Ukraine has a new defense minister who has just started his job. The country is balancing these big changes in leadership while it continues to fight in the war against Russia.
Zelenskyy has not given many details about the specific firing. However, it is clear that he is shaking up his team as he faces pressure to keep the government honest during such a difficult time.
Source: Financial Times
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