UKRAINE 2018-2019: СAUTIOUS OPTIMISM BEFORE ELECTIONS (Assessments)
2018 was quite controversial. Along with undisputable achievements in different spheres, this year produced new and revived old faults and problems. The government actions were largely influenced by the approaching end of the current President and Parliament’s terms and the ensuing start of election campaigns. This added turbulence to a generally unstable situation caused by both external and internal factors, including hybrid aggression of the Russian Federation. Broadly speaking, Ukraine has successfully passed this test. The year-end results point at progress – at times significant – in the economy, energy, and security and defence sectors…
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