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UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS ARRESTED IN MILITARY DRONE PROCUREMENT SCANDAL

August 3, 2025
Ukrainian authorities have detained several high-ranking officials, including a member of parliament, following an investigation into corruption within military procurement contracts. The scheme allegedly involved inflating prices for drones and electronic warfare systems by as much as 30%, diverting state funds meant for defense efforts. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrests in a public statement,
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