If Times is the NYTimes, I'd have flagged it had I seen it. It has a paywall, and I don't want inflammatory off-topic political stories on HN that I can't read.

As for substantial discussion, it'll take a few days before anything can really be considered. As scandals go, 'generals sell nuclear tech to countries enemies' doesn't scan as very believable, even for corrupt officials. Give 'em a chance to respond and see what gets said.