Could Fedorov challenge Zelenskyy on defense? | Ukraine This Week

In this episode of Ukraine This Week, host Don Arleth speaks with Olena Tregub, Secretary General of the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO), about the political fallout surrounding former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, his calls for wartime elections, and his growing rift with President Zelenskyy.

Tregub says Fedorov’s dismissal was driven in part by clashes over defense procurement and his growing popularity, while warning that Fedorov's removal could slow efforts to make weapons contracts more competitive and transparent.

She also discusses Fedorov’s potential role outside government, including his relationship with Elon Musk and efforts to secure Starlink capabilities for Ukrainian drones targeting Russian missile launch sites.

The conversation then turns to Ukraine’s latest corruption scandal, with Tregub defending the independence of the country’s anti-corruption bodies and calling their investigations a sign of democratic resilience.

She argues that Ukraine needs tougher penalties and faster court proceedings to ensure corrupt officials are held accountable, particularly as the country continues to fight for its survival.

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