Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of senior officials is casting an inconvenient light on an issue that the Biden administration has largely ignored since the outbreak of war with Russia: Ukraine’s history of rampant corruption and shaky governance.
As it presses ahead with providing tens of billions of dollars in military, economic and direct financial support aid to Ukraine and encourages its allies to do the same, the Biden administration is now once again grappling with longstanding worries about Ukraine’s suitability as a recipient of massive infusions of American aid.
Those issues, which date back decades and were not an insignificant part of former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, had been largely pushed to the back burner in the immediate run-up to Russia’s invasion and during the first months of the conflict as the U.S. and its partners rallied to Ukraine’s defense.
But Zelenskyy’s weekend firings of his top prosecutor, intelligence chief and other senior officials have resurfaced those concerns and may have inadvertently given fresh attention to allegations of high-level corruption in Kyiv made by one outspoken U.S. lawmaker.
It’s a delicate issue for the Biden administration. With billions in aid flowing to Ukraine, the White House continues to make the case for supporting Zelenskyy’s government to an American public increasingly focused on domestic issues like high gas prices and inflation. High-profile supporters of Ukraine in both parties also want to avoid a backlash that could make it more difficult to pass future aid packages.
EU avoids sanctions on Russian titanium – WSJ The bloc fears it could lose crucial supplies for Airbus EU avoids sanctions on Russian titanium – WSJ
The EU has blocked a proposal to impose sanctions on Russian titanium producer VSMPO-AVISMA, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday.
According to the report, the decision was made after France and other EU members raised concerns over a potential Russian retaliatory ban on titanium exports.
Nord Stream1 pipeline gas continues flowing into Europe via Germany and flows will increase another 20% after reinstallation of the repaired compressor.
Putin vows that Gazprom will meet all European deliveries.
Nord Stream1 pipeline gas continues flowing into Europe via Germany and flows will increase another 20% after reinstallation of the repaired compressor.
Putin vows that Gazprom will meet all European deliveries.
CNN , Reuters
In what coin will Europe pay the Russians for the fuel??
Patriotism (and religion) is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
British Spy Chief , Moore of MI6, says Russia is running out of steam at this point in time and is now seeking help from anyone and everyone who might would lend it. He further said that 15,000 estimated Russian deaths to date is a conservative number.Reuters
I read once that Hitler was berating his staff saying "Don't tell me about Russia, Russia will cease to exist in 3 weeks".
Patriotism (and religion) is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
British Spy Chief , Moore of MI6, says Russia is running out of steam at this point in time and is now seeking help from anyone and everyone who might would lend it. He further said that 15,000 estimated Russian deaths to date is a conservative number.Reuters
I read once that Hitler was berating his staff saying "Don't tell me about Russia, Russia will cease to exist in 3 weeks".
Houston gonna blow a gasket soon with your truth bombs lol
What happened to Johnny Vodka (burns) one of the uko nazi’s and Biden’s biggest supporters like ol toot?