Kravchuk: Putin's allegations are a diversion maneuver for Ukraine!

Kravchuk: Putin's allegations are a diversion maneuver for Ukraine!

In the middle of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the deputy leader of the party "Diener of the People", Yevheniia Kravchuk, recently commented on current developments. In an interview, she contradicted the Russian allegations of the supposedly unfair political situation in Ukraine and emphasized the determination of the Ukrainian parliament, which remains in office despite the war. Kravchuk emphasizes that democracy in Ukraine remains consolidated, even if the conditions are challenging under war law. She has been in office since 2019 and often travels abroad to explain the situation of Ukraine.

"We have the existence against Russia that is our real threat," explained Kravchuk. This unity across party political borders is also evident in the context of the Prorussian Party "Opposition platform", which is suspended until the end of the war. However, their MPs remain in parliament, while the elections appear unrealistic under the current conditions.

mobilization aspects and the role of the USA

A central topic in the current discussion is the mobilization age, which was reduced from 27 to 25 years in April 2024 by President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. This decision was largely influenced by the country's military needs. Kravchuk confirmed the pressure from the United States in relation to this measure, but pointed out that no further reductions in the mobilization age are planned. She emphasized that Ukraine attaches great importance to the life of its citizens and that younger recruits should not be collected without adequate equipment.

The reports on Russia's “meat attacks”, in which soldiers are sent in almost hopeless situations, increase concern about recruiting other soldiers who lead to horror and attempts to escape in Ukraine. Kravchuk appealed to the international community, especially Germany, to offer support in the form of Taurus marching aircraft. "We are carrying out military attacks on targeted goals, in contrast to Russia, bombing civil infrastructure," she said.

The democratic development of Ukraine

Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression in February 2022, the political climate in Ukraine has changed significantly. Approval for an EU accession rose from 65% to 91% within two months. A remarkable aspect of this development is that 94% of the population supports the need for a functioning democracy within Ukraine. Despite the war, the EU's foreign policy remains stable in relation to Ukraine, and the need for reforms to combat corruption and promote the rule of law will continue to be emphasized.

The reforms that were implemented during and after Corona pandemic strengthen the view that democracy offers solutions to crises. In June 2022, for example, the Ukrainian Parliament ratified the Istanbul Convention to combat violence against women and dissolved the controversial district administrative court. These measures were received internationally and testified to the will of Ukraine to consolidate democratic structures and combat corruption.

Nevertheless, there are challenges: The state of war brings restrictions on fundamental rights, while the parliament remains in office despite increased complexity of the situation in recent years. Ukraine is therefore between the requirements of the war and the pursuit of a stable democratic system. Kravchuk's urgent appeal to German politics clearly shows that Ukraine is dependent on international support in order to be able to survive in the current crisis.

For further information on the current developments in Ukraine and the political challenges, the articles can be found on , merkur.de and bpb.de