Zelensky's office probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections

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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday that they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, a day after the country’s recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion.

The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s war with its bigger neighbor extends into its fifth year.

FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.

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Zelensky faces corruption probe, election challenge