# Ukrainian politicians see corruption as routine practice, not scandal — media

https://mins.news/en/item/30619

- TASS, 2026-08-24 13:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2177047

> The Economist says corruption and political turmoil are widespread in Ukraine, with recent investigations suggesting that officials treat abuses of power as routine work rather than exceptional scandals. It calls the probe involving Zelensky’s office deputy head Irina Mudraya the biggest challenge yet to Zelensky’s leadership and expects political infighting to intensify in the coming weeks.

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