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Zelenskyy fires top aide as corruption investigation hits Ukraine
A new anti-corruption raid has sparked a political shake-up in Ukraine, with officials fired and calls for elections growing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looking serious at a press conference.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine 
Aug. 21, 2026, 2:49 a.m. - 14 hours ago
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing a tough week. He just fired a high-ranking aide while his government deals with a wave of new corruption investigations.
Officials in Ukraine have named 13 different people who are now part of new cases looking into potential graft—which is just a fancy word for using a government job to steal money or get unfair favors. One of these investigations is being called "Operation Forrest Gump."
This is putting a lot of pressure on Zelenskyy. He is trying to show the public that he is serious about cleaning up the government, especially while the country is still fighting a war.
On top of the firing, there is more drama in the capital. A former defense minister for Ukraine is now calling for new elections to be held.
These events have made things much harder for the president. He is dealing with a scandal inside his own team while also facing political pressure from others who want to see a change in leadership.
So far, the government has not shared every detail, but it is clear that Zelenskyy is working to remove anyone accused of wrongdoing to keep the public's trust.
Source: politico.eu
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