The political situation in Ukraine is once again becoming less stable. Recently the president dissolved parliament because the prime minister had heavily bribed three members of the president’s cabinet to ally with the prime minister. This act would have swayed the balance of power to the prime minister’s favor, since he had previously been systematically replacing the president’s cabinet members with individuals of his own choosing. This sway of power would, in turn, have enabled the prime minister and his team to override any veto the president may have given to decisions made. It was the president’s conclusion that the prime minister was no longer operating in the best interest of the people.

The whole matter is soon to appear before the Supreme Court where it will be reviewed by a team of eighteen judges, six of which represent the president, six the prime minister, and six the people of Ukraine. Ironically, the charge made against the president by the prime minister is that he did not act within constitutional rights when he dissolved parliament.

Corruption is still a huge problem in Ukraine, and is evident everywhere. It is so real, in fact, that certain Supreme Court judges assigned to make a decision regarding this case have asked for protection because they fear for their lives. It seems clear that those who have enjoyed personal gain in past positions of leadership (at the expense of the people) are unwilling to release their control. It is also believed that much of the dominance and corruption is of Russian influence – an attempt to keep Ukraine from truly gaining independence.

Please pray for Ukraine and its people.

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