In late 2024, Ukraine’s defense procurement landscape was thrust into the global spotlight as allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and mismanagement surfaced, centering on the Polish intermediary PHU Lechmar and its key stakeholder, Andrzej Pekalas. This scandal, unfolding against the backdrop of Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, has exposed deep fissures in the country’s wartime supply … Leggi tutto Unpacking Ukraine’s Arms Procurement Scandal: Andrzej Pekalas, PHU Lechmar and the Intersection of Defense Corruption and Poland’s Cannabis Market in 2025