Ukraine's anti-graft police zero in on major wartime corruption

Semen Kryvonos, director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) speaks with Reuters, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 18, 2023. Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) - Fighting corruption has been a goal for Ukraine's government ever since a 2014 revolution toppled a Russian-backed leader and fuelled Ukrainians' hope for a European future.

But now, according to Kyiv's top anti-graft cop, it's a matter of sheer survival as the country battles against Russia's invasion.