Ancheta The New York Times care zdruncină Kievul: 1,2 miliarde de dolari din fondurile pentru Apărare, evaporați prin fraudă

The New York Times reports that Ukraine's defense procurement system lost approximately $1.2 billion in 2024 due to fraud and mismanagement. Audits reveal that contracts were awarded despite ongoing criminal investigations into contractors. Issues included unusable munitions supplied by a state factory and inflated prices for artillery rockets. The investigation highlights significant corruption vulnerabilities within Ukraine's military procurement, impacting political stability. Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov noted rampant corruption, while President Zelensky supports anti-corruption efforts.