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Summary

The video covers recent developments regarding Ukraine's Defense Minister Zaluzhnyi, corruption scandals in the Ministry of Defense, the downing of a Russian military plane transporting Ukrainian POWs, negotiations between Ukraine and Hungary on minority rights, and EU financial assistance for Ukraine. Key points include dismissal rumors about Zaluzhnyi, embezzlement charges against former and current Defense Ministry officials, conflicting Russian claims about the downed plane's passengers, Ukraine's efforts to improve relations with Hungary to gain its support within the EU, and Hungary's calls for restored minority rights in exchange for approving EU aid to Ukraine.

Takeaways

• 😮 Rumors of dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, but later denied by officials
• 😟 Continuous corruption scandals haunt Ukraine's Defense Ministry, former and current officials detained
• 🤔 Unclear situation around the downed Russian IL-76 plane, no evidence yet if it carried Ukrainian POWs
• 😯 Hungary's Foreign Minister Siarto met Ukraine officials, talks on restoring rights of Hungarian minority
• 🤨 Siarto demands to return all rights to Hungarian minority in Ukraine which they had before 2015
• 🧐 Ukraine ready for constructive dialogue with Hungary to normalize relations
• 😠 Hungary often votes against EU sanctions on Russia and blocked financial aid for Ukraine
• 😡 EU threatens economic impact on Hungary if Orban vetoes aid for Ukraine again
• 😌 Hungary offers EU compromise deal to unblock $56 billion aid package for Ukraine
• 💪🏻 Ukraine officials hope for upcoming meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Orban

Q & A

What were the rumors about Valeriy Zaluzhnyi's dismissal?

There were anonymous Telegram channels claiming that Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was going to be dismissed. The Defense Ministry denied this.

What is the procedure for dismissing the Defense Minister versus the Commander-in-Chief?

The President appoints and dismisses the Commander-in-Chief. The Defense Minister's dismissal or resignation is considered by Parliament and approved by a majority vote.

What corruption charges were brought against former Defense Ministry officials?

The SBU accused former and current Defense Ministry officials of stealing nearly $300 million budget funds through an ammunition procurement scheme with Lviv Arsenal in 2022.

What do we know so far about the downed Russian Il-76 plane?

Russia claims it had 65 Ukrainian POWs aboard, but hasn't provided evidence. Ukraine can't fully investigate as it lacks access. Black box data hasn't been made public by Russia.

What was the Hungarian Foreign Minister doing in Ukraine?

He met with Ukrainian officials to discuss normalizing relations. Hungary wants to restore the pre-2015 rights of ethnic Hungarians in Zakarpattia.

How has Hungary responded to EU sanctions on Russia?

Hungary has often opposed EU sanctions on Russia. In December, PM Orban blocked Ukraine aid funds, demanding annual disbursement and oversight.

How has the EU responded to Hungary's position on Ukraine?

Some EU leaders have proposed excluding Orban from veto powers if he blocks aid. There are also threats of economic consequences for Hungary.

What were the accusations against former Defense Ministry official Oleksandr Liiev?

He was accused in media of having a Russian passport, which he denied. The passport claim was later retracted, but he resigned.

What is Ukraine's position on negotiations with Russia on prisoner exchange?

Ukraine says negotiations are ongoing despite Russia's claims that the downed Il-76 plane destroys exchange prospects.

What explains the persistent rumors about dismissing Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi?

Zelenskyy has hinted at tensions with military leadership over strategy and personnel decisions. But he has not moved to replace Zaluzhnyi so far.