Mon 18 July 2022:
In a significant move, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the two top government figures, citing hundreds of cases of alleged treason and cooperation with Russia. Iryna Venediktova, the general prosecutor, and Ivan Bakanov, the head of domestic security in Ukraine, are the individuals who have been fired.
Ukrainian efforts to prosecute alleged Russian war crimes have recently been led by the prosecutor general. According to Zelensky, 60 employees of the prosecutor’s office and SBU security service were working against Ukraine.
“Such an array of crimes against the foundations of thenational security of the state … pose very serious questionsto the relevant leaders,” Zelensky said. “Each of these questions will receive a proper answer.
Zelensky made the declaration in his speech to the nation at the night of July 17.
Referring to Bakanov, Zelensky said that “Sufficient evidence” had been gathered against him.
“All his criminal activities are documented,” he said.
Reuters said that though Russia controlled large swathes of Ukrainian land, deliveries of Western weapons have started showing results on the battlefield.
Ukraine’s defense ministry said, Russian supply lines are being severely disrupted by Ukrainian strikes, which have also significantly decreased Russia’s offensive capability.
According to a statement from the ministry, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed military units to step up operations on Saturday to thwart Ukrainian attacks on Russian-held territory.
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