# Zelenskyy's office probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections

https://mins.news/en/video/26299

- France 24 English, 2026-08-19 14:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqAfL08139k

> Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said Wednesday they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The announcement came a day after the recently dismissed defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing war with Russia, creating an unwelcome political distraction for Zelenskyy.

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