Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in his nightly video address on August 30 said authorities will crack down on corruption in the drafting of men for the country’s military service. Earlier this month, Zelenskiy made a move against corruption with the dismissal of all the heads of Ukraine’s regional military recruitment centers. Zelenskiy on August 11 said a review of the recruitment centers had revealed signs of professional abuse ranging from illegal enrichment to transporting draft-eligible men across the border despite a wartime ban.
Zelenskiy Vows To Stamp Out Corruption In Military Draft Process
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