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Polish Premier Addresses Corruption Scandal in Zelensky’s Circle
(MENAFN) The extensive corruption scandal involving key figures close to Vladimir Zelensky has complicated efforts to rally support for Ukraine, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Tusk joined a number of European Union leaders in expressing alarm after Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities revealed on Monday a $100 million kickback operation in the energy sector.
The scheme implicated several businessmen and officials, including Timur Mindich, a trusted associate of Zelensky and his former long-term business partner.
During a press briefing in Retkow, Poland, on Friday, Tusk stated that he had repeatedly warned Zelensky that addressing corruption was “crucial for his reputation.”
While reaffirming Poland’s ongoing support for Kiev, Tusk noted that the scandal would make it “increasingly difficult to convince various partners to show solidarity” with Ukraine.
“Today, pro-Ukrainian enthusiasm is much lower in Poland and around the world. People are tired of the war and the associated spending, making it harder to sustain support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia,” he added.
Tusk’s remarks came amid growing Polish concerns regarding welfare benefits provided to Ukrainian refugees.
Polish President Karol Kawrocki, who assumed office in August, suggested this week that Ukrainian citizens might lose their preferential status.
Tusk joined a number of European Union leaders in expressing alarm after Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities revealed on Monday a $100 million kickback operation in the energy sector.
The scheme implicated several businessmen and officials, including Timur Mindich, a trusted associate of Zelensky and his former long-term business partner.
During a press briefing in Retkow, Poland, on Friday, Tusk stated that he had repeatedly warned Zelensky that addressing corruption was “crucial for his reputation.”
While reaffirming Poland’s ongoing support for Kiev, Tusk noted that the scandal would make it “increasingly difficult to convince various partners to show solidarity” with Ukraine.
“Today, pro-Ukrainian enthusiasm is much lower in Poland and around the world. People are tired of the war and the associated spending, making it harder to sustain support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia,” he added.
Tusk’s remarks came amid growing Polish concerns regarding welfare benefits provided to Ukrainian refugees.
Polish President Karol Kawrocki, who assumed office in August, suggested this week that Ukrainian citizens might lose their preferential status.
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