"We recall that rule of law and the fight against corruption is an essential element for any country to join the European Union," European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert told the Kyiv Independent on Aug. 25.

A parliamentary committee on Aug. 21 defended its earlier decision to block five bills intended to strengthen the country's fight against corruption. The bills are requirements…

Die EU knüpft Milliardenhilfen daran, dass die Ukraine die Korruption bekämpft. Doch Kiew zeigt wenig Interesse, sich daran zu halten.