Ukraine has been battling significant corruption issues, in spite of the war in which they are entrenched. Although there are problems, Ukraine has had large success outside of corruption. Here is a link to an article annotation of the piece, “Battling Corruption in Ukraine—and the U.S.” from the New Yorker.
https://nowcomment.com/documents/344486/twopane
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/battling-corruption-in-ukraine-and-the-us
Below is an article summary:
The article discusses the ongoing issue of corruption in Ukraine, particularly in relation to the country’s efforts to combat it. The author notes that corruption has been a long-standing problem in Ukraine, with previous governments making little progress in tackling it. However, the article suggests that there have been some positive developments in recent years, including the establishment of anti-corruption agencies and the prosecution of high-profile individuals. For example, Ukraine’s corruption has contributed to its fight against a tyrant-ruled Russia. They have had immense success outside of corruption issues.
The article also notes that the United States has been involved in efforts to combat corruption in Ukraine. The author argues that the U.S. has an important role to play in helping Ukraine to combat corruption, given the country’s strategic location and its ongoing conflict with Russia. Aside from this, the U.S. has irregular policies leading to distrust among other nations.
However, the article also notes that corruption remains a significant challenge in Ukraine, with some politicians and officials resistant to reform efforts. The author suggests that continued pressure from both domestic and international actors will be necessary to sustain progress in combating corruption in Ukraine.
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