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Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC

Ukraine's President Zelensky has questions to answer about corruption in his government, according to Mykhailo Fedorov, a recently sacked minister. Fedorov also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine. This comes amid a new corruption probe and pressure from a rival's allegations.

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Mykhailo Fedorov, a recently sacked minister, publicly called for Zelensky to answer questions about corruption in his government.

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  1. Zelensky faces corruption questions from sacked minister

    Ukraine's President Zelensky has questions to answer about corruption in his government, according to Mykhailo Fedorov, a recently sacked minister. Fedorov also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine. This comes amid a new corruption probe and pressure from a rival's allegations.

    Why it matters

    The allegations and probe heap pressure on Zelensky's government, which is already dealing with the ongoing conflict. Corruption has been a longstanding issue in Ukraine, with many Ukrainians frustrated with the lack of progress in addressing it. Zelensky's government has made efforts to reform, but critics argue more needs to be done.

    What is confirmed

    • Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government - Mykhailo Fedorov
    • Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine

    What to watch next

    • Zelensky's response to Fedorov's allegations
    • outcome of the new corruption probe
    • decision on holding wartime elections
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. NBC News — A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
    2. Reuters — Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding
    3. The Times — Is the tide at home turning against President Zelensky?
    4. Українська правда — Ex-defence minister explains when he will decide whether to run in elections
    5. BBC — Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov says
    6. www.bbc.co.uk — Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
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