Zelensky scolds officials who shirk duties amid Ukraine’s war effort

Mr Zelensky criticised officials he suspects are shirking their duties (AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled that he is getting tough on officials he suspects are shirking their duties in the war with Russia.

Mr Zelensky and Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region who have weathered fierce Russian ground and air assaults in recent months.