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Zelensky’s Election Bargain: Western Funding or No Vote
Kiev Demands External Support to Hold Elections Amid Ongoing Conflic and Erosion of Political Legitimacy Ukraine’s request for the West to fund its upcoming election reveals the extent to which the ongoing conflict has reshaped the political landscape. Kiev’s readiness to hold an election, contingent on foreign financial support and a ceasefire, underscores the precarious Continue reading
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Ukraine’s Corruption Crisis: $108 Billion Gone, No Accountability
The staggering scale of graft and fraud at the heart of Zelensky’s regime. Ukrainian corruption is spiraling out of control as billions vanish from foreign aid. Estimates from economist Steve Hanke suggest that between $54 billion and $108 billion, 15% to 30% of the $360 billion in total aid, has been lost to corruption. This Continue reading
