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

By DC Editors - January 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

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?

By DC Editors - January 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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?

By DC Editors - November 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - October 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - October 13, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - September 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - September 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

By DC Editors - September 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Media reported September 27, 2019, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, was resigning. The backdrop is that of the Whistleblower’s complaint.