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Protests against Zelenskyy as drones torment Ukraine

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Jul 29, 2025
Luke Harding, a Senior foreign correspondent for The Guardian, dives into the chaos of Kyiv where protests erupt against President Zelenskyy's anti-corruption reforms. He sheds light on the struggles of ordinary Ukrainians coping with drone attacks while demanding accountability. Harding discusses the shifting political dynamics, revealing growing disillusionment with U.S. support and the implications for Zelensky's leadership amidst the strife. The geopolitical landscape is complex, as Ukraine juggles challenges from autocratic regimes while yearning for democracy.
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INSIGHT

Kyiv's Dual Reality

  • Kyiv experiences a strange daily contrast: normal life by day and intense bombing by night.
  • The city symbolizes a pivotal front in the broader struggle between autocracy and democracy in Europe.
ANECDOTE

Rapid Civic Protest in Kyiv

  • Protesters quickly mobilized against Zelenskyy's bill stripping anti-corruption agencies' independence.
  • Young demonstrators felt a civic duty to defend democratic values while many older relate it to past revolutions.
INSIGHT

Zelenskyy's Centralizing Power

  • Zelenskyy's governance shows signs of centralizing power, stirring accusations of authoritarianism.
  • Even so, the ongoing war causes a strong reliance on him despite political challenges.
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