Tormod Heier: – The war is a real disaster seen from Russian eyes. To the Russian population, Putin is trying to portray the war as a success and a demonstration of strength. In reality, the war is a setback of enormous dimensions.
Ukraine ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, a notable improvement compared to the previous year (Transparency International, 2024).
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I read this year's Christmas message in a book by President Zelensky “Voice from Ukraine”.
President Zelensky gave this speech on September 1, 2021:
Ukraine's national anthem begins with "Not yet dead, Ukraine's glory and freedom." These are words that underline our fight for Ukraine's freedom and democracy.