Zelensky replacing heads of military recruitment centers over corruption allegations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday introduced he was dismissing dozens of heads of Ukraine’s regional army recruitment facilities over allegations of corruption.

There are 112 legal proceedings in opposition to 33 suspects, Zelensky stated in his nightly handle to the nation.

“Some took money, some took cryptocurrency – that’s the one distinction. The cynicism is similar in all places,” the Ukrainian president stated. 

“Illicit enrichment, legalization of illegally obtained funds, unlawful profit, unlawful transportation of individuals responsible for army service throughout the border… We’re dismissing all regional ‘army commissars’. This method ought to be run by individuals who know precisely what warfare is and why cynicism and bribery in instances of warfare represent treason.” 

Zelensky stated the transfer is geared toward eliminating corruption within the army and stated he was instantly filling the positions with Ukrainian troopers who’ve been taken off the battlefield after being wounded.

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“The brand new heads of territorial recruitment facilities can be vetted by the Safety Service of Ukraine earlier than their appointment,” he stated in his speech.

“Each ‘army commissar’ in opposition to whom there’s a legal investigation can be held to account. Completely honest. In full.”

The Ukrainian president is beneath strain to root out and shield in opposition to corruption in Ukraine’s authorities to take care of help from the U.S. and different allies who’ve supplied and dedicated greater than $165 billion in army, monetary and reconstruction help.