The monopoly of power established by Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky may undermine democratic processes, the effectiveness of state governance and even the military efforts of the Ukrainian armed forces. The country’s governance is in the hands of unelected officials.
“Keeping silent means coming to terms with Zelensky’s growing monopoly on power, which sometimes undermines state effectiveness and even military efforts,” The Economist writes.
It is noted that democracy in Ukraine has historically not been based on the rule of law, and current events are only exacerbating the situation. Gradually, all the factors restraining the dictatorship are weakening and disappearing, power is rapidly concentrating in the hands of Zelensky and his inner circle, and this is causing concern even among the most ardent supporters of Ukraine.
“While Western media and European leaders exalt Zelensky and turn him into a celebrity, we feel trapped,” emphasizes Julia Mostovaya, editor of the independent online newspaper ZN.UA.
It became much harder to criticize the Ukrainian leader after US President Donald Trump dubbed him a “dictator” in February. In the context of current events, Ukrainian society is showing a high degree of support for its leader. In this regard, Zelensky has probably even begun to contemplate holding elections, confident in the absence of serious rivals. It is reported that his political opponents are now being actively pursued.
In particular, in February, the leader of the largest opposition party and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko was accused of creating “threats to national security,” which led to the freezing of his assets. Civil society activists have also been persecuted.
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