Merz Urges Zelenskyy to Tackle Corruption

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to tackle corruption, following a scandal involving alleged kickbacks in a state nuclear energy company. Merz emphasizes Germanys expectation for Ukraine to aggressively pursue anti-corruption efforts and reforms, especially concerning the rule of law. Zelenskyy pledges transparency and support for independent anti-corruption authorities, promising swift measures to rebuild trust. Germany plans to increase pressure on Moscow to encourage serious negotiations, utilizing immobilized Russian state assets.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.