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Zelenskyy Dismisses Defense Minister Amid Anti-Corruption Probe

8/31/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov amid anti-corruption investigations on July 15.
Zelenskyy dismissed deputy head Iryna Mudra on Aug 19 as investigators pursued a money-laundering case.
Over 24 U.S. agencies monitor $67.8 billion in defense aid to Ukraine through 2026.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs 300 additional interceptor missiles for winter, while the air force requested 360.
Carrie Filipetti said Ukraine must improve anti-corruption mechanisms to advance NATO membership.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov amid anti-corruption investigations on July 15.
Zelenskyy dismissed deputy head Iryna Mudra on Aug 19 as investigators pursued a money-laundering case.
Over 24 U.S. agencies monitor $67.8 billion in defense aid to Ukraine through 2026.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs 300 additional interceptor missiles for winter, while the air force requested 360.
Carrie Filipetti said Ukraine must improve anti-corruption mechanisms to advance NATO membership.