A high-profile Ukrainian former politician who has become central to the country’s effort to obtain weapons was arrested on corruption charges earlier this month, officials said.
The ex-politician, Serhiy Pashinsky, was a longtime member of Ukraine’s Parliament who spent much of his career denying accusations of self-dealing.
After Russia’s invasion, senior government officials called on him to help arm the military.
The New York Times reported last year that a company tied to Mr. Pashinsky, Ukrainian Armored Technology, had become the biggest private arms supplier in Ukraine and that authorities were investigating the company.
Mr. Pashinsky denied the charges.
Persons:
Serhiy Pashinsky, Pashinsky
Organizations:
New York Times, Ukrainian Armored Technology, Prosecutors
Locations:
Ukrainian, Ukraine