Friday, April 1, 2016

It seems that the United States has finally decided to speak harshly about the situation in Ukraine and to do it by means of the representatives of the "fourth power", which is not limited in terms as politicians are.


One of the most respected magazines in the world - The New York Times – published yesterday a crushing article, which refers to the total corruption in Ukraine. While Ukrainian authorities are playing in big politics, the West makes it clear that it is not ready to continue supporting Ukraine in this format.

And really, what is to support? Western lenders allocate billions in tranches, which are gently dissolved into the corridors of the Ukrainian authorities. This process is so obvious that it does not even require a proof.

"..president, Prime Minister, and Parliament should understand. That the IMF and donor countries, including the United States, can not continue to throw money with a shovel into a corrupt swamp, until the Government begins the formation of a democratic government, which Ukrainians demands on their protests, "- what could be clearer? Until we see real reforms, the aid will not be provided. Until the officials stick to their seats tooth and nail. Until the country management system is transparent. Until the real reforms start.

I am wondering, whether something changes after such an obvious statement. Would the president resolve upon taking decisive steps, or we would see a continuation of the endless parliamentary-governmental-prosecutor's performance? Corruption has long been synonymous with the Ukrainian control system. What is the worst, that the entire country supports this state of things: citizens who are voluntary carrying the bribes to officials that take them, and law enforcement agencies are "covering" the entire process.

Nobody can convince me that it is impossible to live without bribes: the arguments such as "everybody does it, or this is the way the things are done" - in general, are absurd. If you want to respect yourself, if you want you, your children, your country to be respected - start with yourself. Do not give bribes; defend your right for a decent attitude. One may accuse corrupt officials or judges, but it’s only possible to change yourself. In any case, the people are the majority, and that's the people who should put "rules of the game." The US Vice President Joe Biden appealed during his recent visit to Ukraine. "Do! Do! "- That's what Biden urged Ukrainians to.

I think that people's patience is not unlimited - the events of recent years clearly prove it. And now the word is for the president.

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