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Lutsk City Council Ousts Mayor Polishchuk Amid Controversy

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

On March 25, 2026, the Lutsk City Council terminated Mayor Ihor Polishchuk's tenure, with 38 votes in favor.
Polishchuk, mayor since 2020, said his resignation was unrelated to NABU and declined to provide further details.
The council dismissed secretary Yurii Bezpiatko and appointed Kateryna Shklioda to the post.
In December 2025, NABU conducted searches related to a bribery case involving $30,000 for land development, though Polishchuk was not implicated.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Euromaidan protests in Ukraine sparked significant political reforms, including the establishment of anti-corruption bodies like NABU. This organization recently uncovered a bribery case linked to Lutsk's land development, prompting the Lutsk City Council to dismiss Mayor Ihor Polishchuk. These events reflect ongoing political instability and efforts to enhance accountability in Ukraine's governance, impacting public trust in local authorities.

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Story summary

On March 25, 2026, the Lutsk City Council terminated Mayor Ihor Polishchuk's tenure, with 38 votes in favor.
Polishchuk, mayor since 2020, said his resignation was unrelated to NABU and declined to provide further details.
The council dismissed secretary Yurii Bezpiatko and appointed Kateryna Shklioda to the post.
In December 2025, NABU conducted searches related to a bribery case involving $30,000 for land development, though Polishchuk was not implicated.

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