Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak urged to a balanced approach in highlighting the problem of corruption in the country, emphasizing the importance of taking into account both facts and state interests.
“It is interesting how often the fight against corruption in Ukraine is replaced by manipulation and work exclusively in one’s own interests. Ukraine is not the most corrupt country in the world. Corruption exists everywhere, and to fight it, we have created a large anti-corruption infrastructure. I constantly communicate with Western partners, they always note our level and successes in overcoming corruption. But some people deliberately scale the problem, because otherwise the meaning of their work may be lost. Thus helping the Russians, who invest millions in promoting the narrative “Ukraine is the most corrupt state” in the West“, Yermak noted.
The head of the President’s Office called for a balance between truth and state interests, stressing that without a strong and independent Ukraine, there will be no successful projects and opportunities for development. He also emphasized the importance of a responsible approach in highlighting the problem of corruption, taking into account both facts and national interests.
