Mutmaßliche Spionage: Waffenfund bei Berlin: Dobrindt schließt ausländischen Hintergrund nicht aus

Ukrainian authorities have discovered what they believe to be a Russian weapons depot near Berlin. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raged for nearly four and a half years, with Kyiv resisting the Russian invasion with Western support. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, using it as a staging ground and supply base. The Ukrainian government has conducted searches of suspects, focusing on alleged money laundering activities involving millions of dollars.

Vice-Chief of the Presidential Office in Kyiv, Iryna Mudra, was among those targeted. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed her shortly after the search. Mudra confirmed to Facebook that a search had taken place in the morning and that she cooperated with the authorities. She also submitted her resignation. Among the targets of the investigation were Mudra's deputy, Mychailo Fedorow, who resigned as Defense Minister following Zelensky's order.

Fedorow criticized the lack of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine in a video message. The former politician, who gained popularity through support from demonstrators, called for elections and is seen as a potential challenger to Zelensky in a presidential election. Consequently, he has been sidelined by the president.