Zelenskiy’s Call for Justice Triggers Shakeup in His Government
- At least 10 top officials are dismissed or step down
- Zelenskiy bans officials from taking non-business trips abroad
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismissed at least 10 officials in a government shakeup following an outcry over perceived excesses by civil servants amid the country’s efforts to fight off Russia’s invasion.
Days after giving a speech in which he said a Ukrainian term meaning “justice” or “fairness” 10 times in four minutes, Zelenskiy’s administration announced the dismissal of four deputy ministers and five regional governors. Several other officials announced they would step down on their own.