EU presses Ukraine on corruption amid war effort.

European leaders urged Ukraine to intensify its fight against corruption after a scandal at the state nuclear company led to high-level resignations and dismissals. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged transparency and stronger support for anti-corruption agencies as investigators pursue a scheme allegedly worth $100 million. Despite concerns, the European Commission announced a €6 billion loan and promised more funding to sustain Ukraine’s finances. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces defended Pokrovsk and deployed a new long-range Flamingo cruise missile against Russian targets in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia.

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