Ukraine makes progress, but necessary to eradicate systemic corruption - U.S. Assistant Secretary of State

15:03, 20.10.2018 1 min read

Ukraine has made efforts to fight corruption, but much more needs to be done to meet the stated goals of European integration, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kirsten Madison has said.

There remain challenges that need to be adequately responded. After the Revolution of Dignity, the government outlined an ambitious reform plan for itself. Some progress has already been made over the past few years, but there is still a lot of work to counter corruption, she said at a briefing in Kyiv.

According to the U.S. official, part of the implemented reforms is the work of independent anti-corruption institutions.

For Ukraine to move forward and meet the stated goals of European integration, attract investment and develop the economy, the government must undertake to eradicate systemic corruption, which is contrary to the principles of development of a democratic society, she adde