In Ukraine, justice is frequently used as a means of political intimidation. The political situation in Ukraine has raised concerns at the national and international levels, with the use of justice under scrutiny due to accusations of punitive laws being used to silence critics and intimidate political opponents.
A notable example is the case of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, former CEO of Ukrenergo, the state-owned energy company. After successfully managing the country's electricity grid during a period of Russian bombing, Kudrytskyi was suddenly dismissed, raising alarm among industry experts who saw it as a sign of centralization of power by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his close aide Andriy Yermak.
The situation further escalated when Kudrytskyi was accused of misappropriation in a Kyiv court.
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Author's summary: Ukraine's justice system is used to repress opposition.