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Ukraine Faces Protests Amid Corruption Concerns and Military Setbacks

11/8/2025

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The Institute for the Study of War warns that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government is limiting anti-corruption efforts, fueling protests and pressure on activists.
The European Union foreign affairs chief says Ukraine could join by 2030, and the enlargement commissioner calls for safeguards.
Despite progress in EU talks, the 2025 report identifies urgent improvements.
Ukraine's military situation worsens with setbacks in Pokrovsk as Russian airstrikes threaten energy resilience.

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The Institute for the Study of War warns that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's government is limiting anti-corruption efforts, fueling protests and pressure on activists.
The European Union foreign affairs chief says Ukraine could join by 2030, and the enlargement commissioner calls for safeguards.
Despite progress in EU talks, the 2025 report identifies urgent improvements.
Ukraine's military situation worsens with setbacks in Pokrovsk as Russian airstrikes threaten energy resilience.