Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra amid a fresh corruption investigation, one day after a former defence minister warned of a governance crisis.
Key facts
- Iryna Mudra, a presidential deputy chief of staff, was dismissed by decree.
- The dismissal follows reports her house was searched in an alleged money-laundering investigation.
- A former defence minister warned the day before that Ukraine faces 'a crisis of governance'.
- The former minister called for a wartime presidential election.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a senior aide amid a fresh corruption investigation, according to the Guardian. Iryna Mudra, a presidential deputy chief of staff, was removed from her post by decree.
The dismissal came after multiple reports in Ukrainian media that Mudra’s house was being searched by officials investigating an alleged money-laundering scheme, the Guardian reported.
The move followed by one day a warning from a former defence minister that the country was facing ‘a crisis of governance’, according to the same report.
The former defence minister also said Ukraine needed to hold a wartime presidential election, the Guardian said. The comments underscore growing political pressure around the leadership as the war continues.
The Guardian did not report further details about the specifics of the alleged scheme or any response from Mudra.
Why it matters
Corruption allegations at senior levels of Ukraine's government carry heavy weight during wartime, when the country depends on international support and public trust. Calls for a wartime election add to the political pressure facing President Zelenskyy's administration.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Iryna Mudra?
According to the Guardian, Iryna Mudra was a presidential deputy chief of staff in Ukraine who was dismissed by decree.
Why was she dismissed?
The Guardian reported she was dismissed amid a fresh corruption investigation, following reports that her house was being searched by officials investigating an alleged money-laundering scheme.
What did the former defence minister say?
The Guardian reported that a former defence minister warned the day before that Ukraine faced 'a crisis of governance' and called for a wartime presidential election.