Ukraine defence ministry denies corruption charges

[Niemand]

Both the Ukraine and Russia suffer from massive corruption and continue to. It has been a major factor in undermining their military efforts.

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense denied signing military contracts at inflated prices on Sunday, rejecting accusations of corruption in a country where embezzlement is rife. The comment follows media reports in Ukraine accusing the ministry of agreeing to contracts for supplying food to soldiers on the front line at "two to three" times the normal price. The contract in question amounts to €320 million for 2023, according to the ZN.UA news site.

“The ministry purchases relevant products in accordance with procedures established by law,” said the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, dismissing the allegations as "false".

It claimed the reports were "deliberate manipulation", warning that it would open an investigation into the "dissemination" of "misleading" information, which "harms the interests of defence during a special period". The ministry claimed it showed "zero tolerance towards corruption", adding "checks are carried out" before contracts are signed.

An "emergency meeting" at the ministry is set to be held on Monday in order to shed light on the issue and see if any officials have broken the rules.

In another scandal this weekend, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) arrested the First Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development on Saturday on suspicion of embezzlement.

Vasyl Lozynkiï allegedly received €370,000 to "facilitate the conclusion of contracts for the purchase of equipment and generators at inflated prices", said the NABU in a press release.

[Dave62]

That's hilarious.