Renowned journalist and writer Ostap Drozdov commented on current political developments in Ukraine on Radio UA Chicago. The main topic was the appointment of a new head of the Economic Security Bureau, which took place after prolonged scandals and external pressure.
Drozdov noted that there are too many anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine, but overall corruption remains a major issue. He emphasized that despite an independent candidate winning the competition, the appointment happened only after scandal and additional checks, including a polygraph. According to Drozdov, using the polygraph has become a populist theme, and if authorities introduce it as a criterion for sensitive positions, this practice should be extended to top officials as well.
The interview also touched on the limitations of polygraph testing, which must be voluntary and is not always part of official procedures. Drozdov expressed skepticism about its effectiveness, calling it an outdated and questionable tool.
Another topic covered was the latest sociological polls, which indicate a steady decline in trust in the president and government. Respondents mainly cite corruption, lack of will to resolve the war, incompetence, and inconsistencies between words and actions as reasons for distrust.
International developments were also mentioned: Donald Trump’s envoy held meetings with world leaders, there is consideration of new US sanctions against Russia, and reactions to the meeting with Putin were discussed. Drozdov stressed the need for tougher pressure on Russia and pointed out that a protracted war is the worst-case scenario for Ukraine.
Drozdov concluded by highlighting that the Western press provides an objective assessment of the situation and advised Ukrainian society to consider external analytics for a more realistic understanding of current events.
