Controversy over the use of justice in Ukraine to repress opposition
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, particularly with regards to the use of justice to silence critics and intimidate political opponents.
A notable example is the case of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, former CEO of Ukrenergo, who was suddenly dismissed after successfully managing the country's electricity grid during a period of Russian bombing.
His removal raised alarm among industry experts, who saw it as a sign of centralization of power by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his close aide Andriy Yermak.
Kudrytskyi was later accused of misappropriation in a Kyiv court, further escalating the situation.
The use of justice has been put under scrutiny, with multiple accusations of punitive laws used to silence critics and intimidate political opponents.
Author's summary: Justice used for political intimidation in Ukraine.