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Poroshenko Urges Democracy Amid Ukraine's EU Aspirations

11/5/2025

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Petro Poroshenko warns against autocratic practices while Ukraine fights Russian autocracy, stressing independence and democracy.
The European Commission reports Ukraine's EU accession readiness is positive while noting concerns about democratic backsliding.
Tensions between Poroshenko and President Zelenskyy persist after the indictment of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, a former energy executive critical of Zelenskyy.
Critics argue the prosecution is lawfare to intimidate opponents.
Zelenskyy's office has not commented on the situation.

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Petro Poroshenko warns against autocratic practices while Ukraine fights Russian autocracy, stressing independence and democracy.
The European Commission reports Ukraine's EU accession readiness is positive while noting concerns about democratic backsliding.
Tensions between Poroshenko and President Zelenskyy persist after the indictment of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, a former energy executive critical of Zelenskyy.
Critics argue the prosecution is lawfare to intimidate opponents.
Zelenskyy's office has not commented on the situation.