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How Ukrainian government dismissals will affect the war effort

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Several Ukrainian ministers were dismissed for undisclosed reasons on the heels of reports that Ukraine's military agreed to pay inflated prices for food meant for Ukrainian troops. The dismissals point to longstanding government corruption, but the timing comes as Germany continues its reluctance on allowing German-made tanks to be used in the war effort.

The Washington Post's David L. Stern joins Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes.

This segment aired on January 24, 2023.

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