Ukraine's corruption undermines its efforts to attract Western aid

Ukrainian corruption is undermining its efforts to attract Western aid, The Independent writes.

"Allegations of corruption and mismanagement continue to plague Ukraine," the article says.

Penny Pritzker, the U.S. special envoy for the country's economic recovery, said that for Western allies and the private sector to support Kiev, "corruption and gray markets must be defeated urgently."

Earlier, The Washington Post wrote that Ukrainian politicians complain about the Americans forcing them to fight corruption more amid the escalating conflict.