Blogs and comments
October 20, 2025
How Seized Assets Will Be Managed After the ARMA Reform
In this article, we focus in greater detail on the changes in approaches to handling seized property — the new law introduces many of them.
October 14, 2025
Public Oversight: How the Shadow Report for the European Commission Is Prepared
What is a Shadow Report, who writes it, and how can civil society influence the European integration process?
October 9, 2025
Democracy Requires Resolve and Bold Decisions
This week, I am participating in the Open Government Partnership Summit. It is a valuable platform to understand which narratives are shaping today’s international agenda.
September 29, 2025
A Call for Systemic Reforms: Will the Authorities Act?
Three-quarters (73%) of Ukrainians believe corruption can only be defeated through systemic reforms. But is the government prepared to respond to such a demand?
September 17, 2025
The Declaration Is There. But Will There Be Accountability for Violations?
Following the signing of Draft Law No. 13271-1, officials will have more leeway to live beyond their means. What changes does this law introduce to…
September 16, 2025
From Critic of Competitions for Public Office to Candidate for the Commission on the Accounting Chamber
The Verkhovna Rada will soon make a second attempt to appoint experts to the commission tasked with selecting candidates for membership in the Accounting Chamber.…
August 26, 2025
Ukrainians Are Born to Be Independent
This August 24, I want to revisit a few statements about our Independence, some unexpectedly new, others predictably fundamental.
August 12, 2025
Why the Involvement of International Experts in Key Selections Matters
In June 2025, the mandate of the initial composition of the Competition Commission responsible for selecting members of the HQCJ came to an end. Under…
July 28, 2025
The President Has Signed the Law on ARMA Reform. What’s Next?
The law on reforming ARMA will enter into force upon its publication and will mark the start of a genuine transformation of the Asset Recovery…
July 25, 2025
Impunity Fuels Corruption — and Law No. 4555-IX Will Make It Worse
On 23 July, Law No. 4555-IX came into force, better known to many under its earlier draft number, No. 12414. This law may well put…
July 10, 2025
What’s Wrong With the Way We Talk About Corruption in Ukraine?
How can we talk about real problems, like the embezzlement of public funds, in a meaningful way? Especially when our enemy exploits domestic scandals for…
July 7, 2025
The Chernyshov Phenomenon
The nuance is that, publicly speaking, Chernyshov is now, most likely, a political corpse. His future in government or in a large state enterprise is…
June 27, 2025
Who Checks Material Prices in Construction Tenders?
What is project documentation examination, and does it include verifying the prices of building materials?
June 16, 2025
Three Problems in Asset Management That the ARMA Reform Will Solve
What’s needed is a full dismantling of the three core obstacles that are holding ARMA back in this area. Let’s take a closer look at…
June 3, 2025
Not a bad cop, but a partner: how civil society helps the state with EU integration of public procurement
At Transparency International Ukraine, we strive to be exactly that kind of partner, especially on issues related to European integration. In particular, in matters related…
June 3, 2025
Whom Will Parliament Entrust with Selecting Candidates for the Accounting Chamber?
A former secretary of the Ministry of Health involved in a scandal, a past member of the Accounting Chamber whose audit raised questions, or experts…
