Free Republic

Standing alone, the corruption raises a lot of red flags, but it also takes on sinister proportions as we see Ukraine move toward Turkey. Europe now has no more corrupt country than Ukraine. For the third consecutive year, the country has been grappling with the repercussions of an ongoing war, seeking ways to sustain and operate all governmental institutions while relying heavily on international aid. Additionally, as was to be expected, within the Ukrainian government, there are individuals who are still attempting to profit amid a substantial budget shortfall. Most Ukrainian ministers are currently someone’s proteges, with real power concentrated...