Death by a Thousand Pinpricks
Attack on the Fight against Corruption in Ukraine
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
In July 2025, the Ukrainian government attempted to strip the authorities created to curb corruption of their powers. Only protests and massive international pressure persuaded the president to reverse course. However, the domestic intelligence service and the Attorney General's Office continue to put pressure on the two authorities. The leadership of the Ukrainian state must dispel the mistrust it has itself fostered by clearly committing to the independent institutions that combat corruption, bribery, and similar offences. Otherwise, it will not only jeopardize the state’s goal of EU accession, but also put at risk the Western support that is essential for Ukraine’s survival.
(Osteuropa 8-9/2025, pp. 41–56)