Ukraine's Ongoing Struggle Against Corruption

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced his defense minister, Oleksii Reznikov, following corruption scandals at the ministry. Reznikov was involved in two scandals, one regarding overpriced eggs and another involving inflated prices for military coats. His poor handling of these scandals led to his departure. Zelensky's team hopes that the appointment of Rustem Umerov as the new defense minister, known for his loyalty and respect among anti-corruption activists, will help quell public anger over corruption. Additionally, Zelensky's move to detain oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky on suspicion of fraud and money-laundering is seen as a demonstration of his commitment to fighting corruption. However, there are concerns about the timing and motives behind the actions of Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, which is controlled by the president. The resolution of these corruption cases will impact Western funding for Ukraine.