" They've managed to transition their country from comfortable and improving to a smouldering wreck."
No that was Russia. What you are doing is blaming a women for being punched in the face because she fought back against a rapist.
No that was Russia. What you are doing is blaming a women for being punched in the face because she fought back against a rapist.
Ukranian politicians were extremely corrupted[1][2] and they would rather align with money than maintain a stable relation with both countries.
Now they are fighting a proxy war on life support while their Economy runs to ground.
[1] https://kyivindependent.com/top-10-political-scandals-of-202...
[2] https://www.npr.org/2024/01/28/1227447442/ukraine-says-corru...
You sound exactly like Putin. How strange.
Putin's moronic invasion of Ukraine has done a huge amount of damage to Russia's economy. Russia's per capita GDP could be double what it is if Putin wasn't such a complete moron.
Corruption cases among top ranks of Ukr government isn't helping either.
You make some reasonable points but they are mixed in with extremely typical Russia talking points like "Corruption cases among top ranks of Ukr government isn't helping either." You want corruption? Putin's wealth is impossible to estimate because he can take money directly from the Russian treasure and also force many oligarchs to let him user their yachts and homes.
Ukraine proposed to join NATO and EU about a year before war. Both of which could bring significant money to Ukr.
> extremely typical Russia talking points like... You want corruption? Putin's wealth...
Once again, Ukraine is in debt of EU/US, NOT Russia or Putin. Corruption in Ukraine matters cause it's international debt.
Top level Ukr officials are making billions, purchasing properties in EU and going on vacation while thier soldiers are running out of supplies. And who/how do you think this debt would be paid back? Who is profiting from this war?
[1]https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/ben-gvir-outrage-blocked-h...