Ukraine’s current political turmoil is rooted in the erosion of its democracy

Ukraine is in the midst of civil unrest, following protests which began after the failure to sign an Association Agreement with the EU in November. Taras Kuzio writes that the conflict stems from the persistent erosion of democracy in the country. He suggests that the current government leaders cannot salvage their political futures and, despite their best efforts, Ukraine will not become more like Russia.

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ESO: Background information: Ukraine parliament debates amnesty for detained protesters http://www.europeansources.info/record/ukraine-parliament-debates-amnesty-for-detained-protesters/

Blog: openDemocracy: oDRussia, 04.02.14: Who is fighting whom in Ukraine – and why http://www.opendemocracy.net/od-russia/valery-kalnysh/whoisfightingwhomnukraineandwhy

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