As the war against Russia is well into its fourth year, Ukraine’s Armed Forces have evolved into one of Europe’s most battle-hardened and technologically agile militaries. Yet beneath the surface of battlefield success lies a lingering structural weakness: corruption. While much has been achieved since 2022 to root out fraudulent procurement, favouritism and misuse of funds, persistent cases continue to surface—undermining morale, wasting precious resources, and threatening Ukraine’s long-term s