Startling corruption allegations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky have landed at a precarious moment for Ukraine’s security, politics and international standing — and could prove hugely damaging to his leadership.

A joint investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (Nabu) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (Sapo) alleged on Tuesday that it had uncovered a $100m (£76m) kickback scheme involving the national nuclear energy company Energoatom.

Some of those implicated are close to Zelensky, including his former business partner Timur Mindich, raising the stakes for a government already tested by nearly four years of war .  New Feature

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