Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative, condemns the corruption scandal in Ukraine, while President Zelensky calls for the dismissal of two involved ministers.

The corruption scandal in the energy sector is severely affecting Ukraine, being considered "extremely regrettable" by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the dismissal of two ministers following an investigation into a corruption scheme estimated at over 100 million dollars. Kallas emphasized the importance of a swift and serious response from the authorities in Kyiv, considering that the money is intended for the front.

Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have detained five individuals and identified two others in connection with a procurement control scheme at the nuclear agency Energoatom. The scandal, the largest since the beginning of the war, comes at a critical moment when Ukrainian forces are facing significant challenges on the battlefield. Zelensky stated that the phenomenon of corruption in the energy sector is "absolutely unacceptable," and Prime Minister Iulia Sviridenko has urged parliament to dismiss the involved ministers. The energy minister has resigned, denying any wrongdoing, and the government has suspended other officials from Energoatom. Combating corruption is essential for Ukraine's aspiration to join the European Union.