Ukraine corruption scandal 'extremely unfortunate,' EU's Kallas says

EU foreign policy chief and European Commission VP Kallas visits Greece

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas speaks in Athens, Greece, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Stelios Misinas/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Reuters on Wednesday that an energy corruption scandal in Ukraine was “extremely unfortunate” and it was important that Kyiv takes it seriously.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for the dismissal of two cabinet ministers on Wednesday amid a probe into an alleged $100 million corruption scheme that has fuelled fresh public anger at the country’s government.

“They are acting very forcefully. There is no room for corruption, especially now. I mean, it is literally the people's money that should go to the front lines,” Kallas said on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers in Canada.

“I think what is very important that they really proceed with this very fast and take it very seriously,” she added.

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By Reuters