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4 months agoEurope news
Ukraine Accuses Defense Company of Embezzling $40 Million
Ukraine's intelligence agency exposed a $40 million embezzlement scheme by a defense company that was meant for purchasing mortar rounds.
The investigation implicated current and former senior officials from the Defense Ministry.
The government's commitment to fighting corruption is crucial for receiving military aid and achieving strategic goals of joining NATO and the European Union. [ more ]