Sacked minister says Zelensky must answer corruption

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Ukraine’s sacked former defence minister told the BBC that President Volodymyr Zelensky has “questions to answer” about corruption in his government. The minister also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

WHO: Sacked former defence minister (BBC interview)

WHAT: Says Zelensky has questions to answer about corruption and calls for elections in Ukraine

WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 4:47 AM ET

WHERE: Ukraine

WHY: The remarks are a reaction to alleged corruption within Zelensky’s government.

How this story developed (showing 5 of 5 earlier reports)

Ex-defence chief urges wartime election pressure on Zelenskyy · Aug 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Fired Ukraine defense minister urges elections during war · Aug 19, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
Ousted Ukraine defense minister calls for wartime elections · Aug 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Sacked Ukraine defence minister urges elections · Aug 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Ousted Ukraine defence minister calls for wartime elections · Aug 18, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET

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