Zelenskyy Dismisses Deputy Head Iryna Mudra Amid Corruption Probe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Wednesday removing Iryna Mudra from her position as deputy head of the presidential office. The official statement provided no explanation for the sudden dismissal, leaving the administration’s internal motivations behind the personnel change unaddressed as broader investigations into the executive branch intensify.

Editorial·August 19, 2026·reads: 2,155

Zelenskyy Dismisses Deputy Head Iryna Mudra Amid Corruption Probe

The timing of Mudra’s departure aligns with a series of high-profile crackdowns on alleged financial misconduct within the government. Earlier the same day, national anti-corruption agencies publicly disclosed an ongoing investigation into a criminal group suspected of large-scale money laundering. Authorities confirmed that the scope of this inquiry includes at least one individual holding a deputy position within the presidential office.

While the decree remains silent on the specific grounds for the move, the proximity between the anti-corruption announcement and the personnel shuffle suggests a direct link to the widening probe. Mudra had served in the role since March 2024, focusing on legal policy and international cooperation, before being abruptly removed from the president's inner circle.