Independent Ukraine at 35: A Sober Look Into the Future

Ukraine’s 35th year of independence finds the country fighting not only for survival, but for the shape of its future. The next test will be whether wartime unity can translate into durable reform – bringing veterans and displaced citizens home, rebuilding without corruption, restoring democratic balance, navigating the hard politics of EU accession, and creating a security posture strong enough to deter Russia without sacrificing the freedoms Ukraine is defending.