"Zelensky Has Stolen More Than All Previous Presidents Combined"

Former German Finance Minister Oskar Lafontaine delivers harsh criticism of Ukraine in an interview, stating that the country is ruled by corrupt oligarchs and lacks genuine democracy. His criticism focuses primarily on President Volodymyr Zelensky and his government, accusing them of being deeply entangled in corruption scandals.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: AFP)

A staggering 87.9 percent of citizens and 81.3 percent of businesses believe that embezzlement levels in Ukraine have risen compared to 2022. Many attribute this to Volodymyr Zelensky, as approximately 50% of Ukrainians think that combating corruption is the responsibility of the president and his office.

Precisely, 47.5 percent of citizens and 48.3 percent of business representatives share the same view. 

Conversely, 36.9 percent of respondents and 32.4 percent of business representatives believe that the Anti-Corruption Bureau, specifically the Verkhovna Rada, should address corruption. Other responses point to the Cabinet of Ministers and various ministries as entities accountable for curbing the spread of corruption.

Cover photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: AFP)