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Investigators search deputy head of Zelensky's office, lawmakers in corruption case

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies are investigating the deputy head of President Zelensky's office, along with lawmakers.

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The story so far

The deputy head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, Mudra, and lawmaker Stolar are under investigation by anti-corruption agencies. The searches come amid a broader corruption probe that has already led to the dismissal of the defense minister. The defense minister has called for early elections, adding political pressure on Zelensky ahead of a key vote.

The searches were conducted by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, which have been active in investigating high-profile corruption cases. The investigation follows the dismissal of the defense minister, who has publicly demanded early elections. The timing of the investigation is notable, as it coincides with increasing political pressure on Zelensky's administration.

The investigation is ongoing, with no immediate comments from Zelensky's office or the lawmakers involved. The political fallout from the corruption probe is expected to intensify as the key vote approaches.

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This story first appeared in 🇫🇷 French coverage — 1.9 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 19, 10:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Aug 19, 08:30 UTC · Le Figaro

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The obvious questions

Who is being investigated in Ukraine's latest corruption case?

The deputy head of President Zelensky's office, Mudra, and lawmaker Stolar are under investigation.

What led to the investigation of Zelensky's office?

The investigation follows the dismissal of the defense minister, who has called for early elections.

What is the political significance of this corruption probe?

The probe adds to the political pressure on Zelensky ahead of a key vote, with the dismissed defense minister demanding early elections.

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Ukraine Zelensky corruption politics anti-corruption elections

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