ODESA, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tried to dismantle his country’s anti-corruption infrastructure last week in a shameful power grab that has stained his domestic and international credibility. Yet, the mass protests that followed, which forced Zelenskyy to quickly reverse course, illustrate that Ukrainian democracy remains resilient and that illiberal governance will not be tolerated by its citizens.
E.U. Cuts $1.7 billion in Aid to Ukraine Over Corruption Concerns
Remember when Zelensky said he doesn't even know where $100 Billion is of the money that the U.S. gave him??? pic.twitter.com/MNDbpDbtwR
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