Ukraine is geopolitically sandwiched between European democracy and Russian kleptocracy. Its civil society remains its best chance to fight-off the latter.
Ukraine articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Ukraine. The remains the old system still threaten the viability of Ukraine's democracy and numerous flaws threatened voting rights. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe and Russia.
Ukraine: between Russian authoritarianism and western democracy
Ukraine has voted for change and is now led by people who are committed to making their country a modern democracy committed to liberty and the rule.
Ukraine poised for a strong 2020: Is Zelensky succeeding?
Despite the fact that he took office as an utter political neophyte Volodymyr Zelensky’s government so far has been a success.
Fresh hope for Ukraine on Maidan, Holodomor anniversaries?
New Eastern Europe asks: do new faces in politics in Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan,…Slovakia mean real change, [renewed and deeper social transformation]?
How Ukraine became Eastern Europe’s ‘vibrant’ democratic success
Article revisits Ukrainian democracy and its journey to prominence in Eastern Europe. The article views corruption as a major threat to Ukraine’s democracy.
Report: Giuliani Under Investigation for Possible Lobbying Violations
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is being investigated by federal prosecutors in New York for possible lobbying violations.
Trump goes on offense to attack Democrats’ impeachment inquiry
President Trump and his allies are going on offense after explosive revelations about his dealings with Ukraine opened up a new threat.
Mark Amodei is the first House Republican to support impeachment inquiry
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) on Friday became the first House Republican to voice support for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Whistleblower complaint: Ukraine special envoy Kurt Volker resigns
Media reported September 27, 2019, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, was resigning. The backdrop is that of the Whistleblower’s complaint.
Democrats subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents
House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenaed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for documents relating to the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.