Death of the Parliamentary Republic in Ukraine
But, there is one big difference. In 2010, Viktor Yanukovych usurped the powers of the government. In 2019,…
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Medvedchuk was in touch with Servant of the People candidates during the election campaign, says Rakhmanin
Vitaliy Portnikov: Before the elections, experts were talking about a possible coalition between the Servant of the People…
Zelenskyy to form mono coalition and other takeaways of Ukrainian elections
Contents Lowest turnout in historyyFor the first time in Ukraine, a mono coalitionOvertly pro-Russian party gets more seats…
What Ukraine’s top political parties think about returning occupied Crimea and Donbas, joining the EU and NATO
Contents Euro-Atlantic integrationSanctions and Economic Policy in relation to RussiaDeoccupation and reintegration of Donbas and Crimea, Ukraine's information…
Let’s lustrate them all: Zelenskyy suggests purging all high-ranking politicians from Poroshenko’s time
President Zelenskyy’s proposal on strengthening lustration provoked mixed reactions both in Ukraine, where it was criticized by party…
Ukraine finally gets a new Election Code. It’s the first step to an effective political system
After 17 unsuccessful attempts, on 11 July the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine finally passed a new Election Code.…
Serhiy Zhadan: Given the current situation in Ukraine, is anyone still laughing?
Today, Ukraine is a poorly governed country. The euphoria triggered by the results of the presidential elections and…
Celebrities line up for Ukrainian Parliament following example of star president
Contents The Magnificent SevenOlia Poliakova and the first women’s partyYuriy KoriavchenkovMykhailo PoplavskyiSvitlana Bilonozhko and Vitaliy BilonozhkoOleksandr SkichkoIvo BobulThe…
Opposition Platform & Bloc: Ukraine’s pro-Russian political forces and their chances
The Opposition Platform - For Life (Za Zhyttia) and the Opposition Bloc have the same roots. They are…
What’s behind the return of pro-Russian politicians to Ukraine?
Contents Firm joint efforts required from civil society and politicians to prevent banned Yanukovych loyalists from returning to…
Credit scammer as Head of Office and pro-Russian Oblast Head among Zelenskyy’s appointments
Andriy Bohdan, the current head of The Office of the President of Ukraine, had managed credit scams and…
Deregulation, canceled school uniform, and new old faces — Zelenskyy’s moves in the first month of presidency
Contents Stability and previous course in foreign policy are generally preservedBut Zelenskyy shows himself as a weak president…
Putin crony Medvedchuk gains hold of Ukrainian TV channel ZIK, causing uproar in media community
The current furore concerns the national TV channel ZIK, which used to belong to the wife and two…
Zelenskyy must consider the opinion of international partners, and they must consider Zelenskyy’s position as President – Canadian Ambassador
Mr. Ambassador, in what areas of reform do you think Ukraine has achieved the greatest success over the…
Will Ukraine ever get a new Election Code to improve lackluster politics? Society doesn’t give up
Election reform is one of the most needed, yet protracted changes in Ukraine. In 2014 both society and…
What Ihor Kolomoiskyi hopes for in the last battle of Ukrainian oligarchs
Contents What it takes to be a Ukrainian oligarchFrom the consensus of equal players to Poroshenko against KolomoiskyiKolomoiskyi's…
What we know about the parties aiming for Ukraine’s next parliament
Estimates on which political parties will make it to the Verkhovna Rada, or Ukrainian parliament, in the 21…
How Zelenskyi’s party plans to win elections
Contents An internet party to win?Look under the wrapper: is it possible to implement the announced plan of…
Zelenskyi team proposes referendum on peace deal with Russia. Here’s why that’s a problem
On 21 May, newly-appointed Ukrainian Presidential Administration head Andriy Bohdan stirred up controversy with Ukrainian political commentators when…
Will Ukraine’s new government spend savings, or continue responsible economic policies?
Uncertain statements regarding the cooperation with the IMF and the need to cooperate It’s common for all states…