Biden Administration Pushes Anti-Corruption Reforms in Ukraine While Voicing Concerns Over Ongoing Corruption

Leaked document shows Biden administration's concerns about corruption in Ukraine
Aims to reform Ukraine through anti-corruption measures like privatizing banks, decentralizing national security
Pushes Ukraine to implement NATO policies and reduce oligarchs' control of economy
Concerned corruption could cause Western allies to limit aid to Ukraine
In response, Zelensky cut 7 senior defense officials last month for alleged corruption

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Posted 10/2/2023, 3:02:58 PM