European allies reaffirm military support for Ukraine as Kyiv launches corruption audit

Published November 14, 2025 2:39pm ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s sweeping audit of state-owned companies has apparently appeased key European allies frustrated with corruption at the nation’s highest levels.

Five European defense leaders gathered in Berlin on Friday and affirmed that Ukraine will continue to receive their support in its war with Russia. It was a meeting of the “European Five” — a “security mechanism” within the European Union consisting of the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, France, and Italy.

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