Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

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Key context: <p>Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said they uncovered group responsible for money laundering $3.35m but did not name individuals involved </p><p>Meanwhile, <strong>for all the noise and controversy around it, the Ukrainian parliament has just approved Zelenskyy’s nominations for foreign and defence ministers.</strong></p><p><strong>Andrii Sybiha</strong> and <strong>Yevhen Khmara </strong>were both approved by the lawmakers just minutes ago.</p><p><em>“I am grateful to the MPs for supporting Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Yevhenii Khmara for the position of Minister of Defence of Ukraine. </em></p><p><em><strong>The tasks for both ministers are absolutely clear: Ukraine needs more strength.</strong> And it will have it. Glory to Ukraine!”</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/19/europe-ukraine-zelenskyy-mykhailo-fedorov-parliament-vote-corruption-probe-russia-belgium-wildfires-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.