Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government
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A former Ukrainian prime minister, allegedly Yulia Tymoshenko, is accused of attempting to bribe lawmakers to weaken President Zelenskyy's government. Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (UNACB) announced the investigation on January 13th, releasing video footage of seized U.S. dollars. Recordings reportedly show offers of $10,000 monthly payments to lawmakers in exchange for their votes against Zelenskyy's proposals. Former Zelenskyy press secretary Iuliia Mendel claims the money belonged to Tymoshenko, who allegedly said it was her personal savings. The raid on Tymoshenko's party office lasted nearly all night. Tymoshenko, who has reportedly been served with a notice of suspicion, has denounced the case as political persecution.
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