Ukraine has a series of resignations among top officials as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attempts to tamp down on corruption.
The arrest was one of the first major corruption cases announced by Kyiv since the war began 11 months ago.
Deputy Defense Minister Vyacheslav Shapovalov stepped down in what Ukraine’s defense ministry reportedly described as a"worthy deed" amid accusations of corruption after media reports claimed the ministry had overpaid for food. BAKHMUT, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 31: Ukrainian soldiers are seen in a trench on New Year's Eve in Bakhmut, Ukraine on December 31, 2022.The defense ministry has rejected these claims and said Shapovalov’s actions were done to retain civilian trust in the ministry.
Deputy Prosecutor General Oleksiy Symonenko has also been removed from office after facing criticism for a vacation to Spain he took as the country continues to grapple with Russia’s deadly invasion.
"During the war, everyone should understand their responsibility," Mykhailo Podolyak said in a tweet Tuesday."The President sees and hears society. And he directly responds to a key public demand – justice for all."Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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