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Opinion
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people will have to fight harder, be smarter in
our choices and methods, and show that our determination to change Ukraine is stronger than their determination to keep everything as it was. No matter what some pessimistic observers are saying now, I refuse to accept the point of view that Ukraine is a hopeless case. We survived the craziness of the open Russian invasion. Nothing is lost because as long as Ukraine exists there is a chance for a change.
I believe there should be fewer emotions and more pragmatism about Ukraine. And definitely a correct setting of priorities and a deeper analysis of Ukrainian events. The accusations against Saakashvili are serious and the developments should be followed closely. But let's not allow this situation to divert attention from a much more
important battle. Now it is important to protect an anti-corruption institution that has proven to be effective and motivated to work. The system (SBU and GPU) strikes back and the task is to not allow this offensive to destroy one of the most important achievements of recent years - NABU. Yes, all this doesn't look nice, but this is just one episodes, not the end of the game.
An activist, journalist and co-founder of Global Ukrainians, an international network of Ukrainians worldwide, Kateryna Kruk was awarded the
Atlantic Council Freedom Award for her work communicating the Euromaidan revolution to the world. She predicted a frozen conflict in July 2014, which has largely come to pass, and now comments on the progress of crucial reforms in Ukraine.
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