Ukraine Investigates Corruption in Military Drone Procurement⁣ ⁣ Ukraine has launched a major corruption probe into the purchase of military drones and signal jamming systems, days after parliament restored the independence of its key anti-graft agencies following nationwide protests.⁣ ⁣ In a joint statement, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) said a sitting MP, two local officials, and members of the national guard were caught taking bribes. ⁣ ⁣ They allegedly arranged state contracts with suppliers at inflated prices, receiving kickbacks of up to 30%. Four people have been arrested so far.⁣ The case marks the first major investigation since President Volodymyr ⁣ Zelenskyy reversed a controversial move to place NABU and SAPO under his prosecutor-general—an attempt that triggered Ukraine’s largest demonstrations since the 2022 Russian invasion.⁣ ⁣ European leaders had warned that weakening anti-corruption bodies cou...