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Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Hero Faces Fraud Charges Amid Crisis

7/15/2025

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Ukrainian anti-corruption champion Vitaliy Shabunin is under fire, facing grave accusations of fraud and dodging military duty—claims he insists are rooted in political vendetta. His trial has ignited fierce backlash from civil society, fueling fears of President Zelensky's drift towards authoritarianism and jeopardizing crucial anti-corruption reforms during a time of war.

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Ukrainian anti-corruption champion Vitaliy Shabunin is under fire, facing grave accusations of fraud and dodging military duty—claims he insists are rooted in political vendetta. His trial has ignited fierce backlash from civil society, fueling fears of President Zelensky's drift towards authoritarianism and jeopardizing crucial anti-corruption reforms during a time of war.