KIEV — Ukraine’s fledgling democracy edged closer to dismembering itself this week, as one of the most reform-minded members of the government stepped down.
In his resignation letter, Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavičius accused old political elites of systematically blocking much-needed reforms and paralyzing the fight against rampant corruption; and singled out a close confidant of President Petro Poroshenko as one of the main culprits.
With his announcement, it appears that the long-simmering conflict between the forces of change and those of preservation has come to a head. The outcome will determine whether Ukraine retains a chance of becoming a stable, democratic and …read more
Source: European Voice
