Kyiv's Bold Move: Ukraine Fires All Deputy Defense Ministers Amidst War Updates

All six deputy defense ministers of Ukraine have been fired as part of a purge amid corruption scandals, following the dismissal of the defense minister two weeks ago. The firings were approved by Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers, but it remains unclear whether they were directed by the new Defense Minister Rustem Umerov or President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The dismissals come as allies demand greater accountability for aid provided to Ukraine, particularly in light of recent revelations of graft involving weapons procurement. The firings also precede Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, where he will lobby for President Joe Biden's plan to provide up to $24 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.