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Ukraine's Prosecutor-General resigns amid draft-dodging scandal
Oct 23, 2024
In this fascinating discussion, James Waterhouse, a BBC correspondent in Kyiv, unpacks the scandal surrounding Ukraine's Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, who resigned amidst allegations of fake disability certificates linked to military conscription. Sasha Schlichter, a reporter covering the assassination of a Russian Air Force commander, adds depth to the geopolitical ramifications of this unfolding drama. They also explore rising military desertion rates in Ukraine and the implications for international alliances.
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- Ukraine's Prosecutor-General Andriy Kostin resigned following a scandal involving over 4,000 fraudulent disability certificates linked to draft-dodging.
- The BRICS summit hosted by Vladimir Putin demonstrates Russia's attempts to strengthen alliances despite facing international isolation due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Corruption Scandal in Ukraine's Military Draft
Ukraine's recent corruption scandal involves the resignation of Prosecutor General Andrei Kostin after the discovery of a scheme allowing men to evade conscription through fraudulent disability certificates. Over 4,000 falsified certificates have been annulled, exposing a network of crime gangs and collusion among medical professionals. As the war continues, these revelations further diminish public trust in the mobilization process, which is already viewed as controversial and deeply unpopular. The effects of this corruption are felt amidst a backdrop of declining enlistment rates as men seek to avoid military service.
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