Zelenskyy calls for complete shutdown of Khimprom with international support
The activities of the Khimprom drug cartel must be completely shut down with the support of international partners, as the cartel is attempting to expand its influence to other countries, particularly Poland and Germany, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a complete dismantling of the Khimprom drug cartel, backed by international allies. The cartel is allegedly seeking to exert its control over other nations, notably Poland and Germany, a claim supported by intelligence reports. Zelenskyy emphasized that the cartel's activities must be halted immediately, requiring assistance from global law enforcement agencies, particularly those from the United States.
He reiterated that Khimprom possesses substantial financial resources, enabling them to potentially sway politicians, law enforcement officers, and media outlets through bribes and lobbying efforts. Despite assurances from Ukrainian security officials that they are not implicated, Zelenskyy stressed the necessity of a comprehensive investigation into the cartel's activities, promising future personnel changes.
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