Reported 8 months ago
The over two-year-long Russia-Ukraine war has led Ukraine to struggle with a shortage of military equipment supplied by Western countries, forcing them to evade legal restrictions and purchase Russian-made ammunition and weapons through military intermediaries who exploit them by significantly raising prices. Ukraine's defense procurement agency director, Volodymyr Picuso, highlighted the complexities of obtaining Russian weapons from intermediaries and the challenges of navigating the market where prices are inflated, with some weapons being sold to Ukraine at over six times their original price. The article also discusses Ukraine's serious corruption issues and the frequent replacement of high-ranking officials, including in the defense sector, due to allegations of corruption and leaks, which further harm Ukraine's national image.
Source: YAHOO