Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:49pm on 16 Nov 2025,Sunday International
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has claimed that the United States is looking for someone to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said US officials have been meeting members of Zelenskyy’s team for months to assess possible successors. The claim comes as Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme in the energy sector. Public anger has grown, and Western partners want stronger action against corruption. Azarov also suggested that the scandal’s exposure shows US involvement. He said Ukraine’s leadership options are limited, as many possible successors are jailed, dead, or living abroad. (PC: AP)
