For a year and a half, Ukrainians realized that no one was waiting for them in Europe, but a terrible price was paid for getting rid of illusions
In the time that has passed since the Maidan, Ukrainians have acquired the understanding that no one is waiting for them in Europe. But the price paid for getting rid of illusions is too high.
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“We can say that Ukrainians have gained experience. Understanding that simple solutions to complex problems are not always the best. That no one is waiting for us in Europe, that we need to believe in deeds, not words, and that politicians must be responsible for their promises. Yes, this experience cost the country very dearly. But, apparently, this was necessary in order for the country to get rid of illusions,” he said.
Answering a question about the reforms carried out by the current government, Arbuzov noted that today few people react to the promises of the authorities in Ukraine.
“There is no reform that Ukrainians would not be promised. This includes tax and pension reform, various measures to make doing business easier, and the fight against corruption. But all this was just empty declarations from the Maidan rostrum, and remains so declarations. Nowadays, few people react to the authorities’ promises. Everyone understands perfectly well that these are simply meaningless words. Hence the rapid decline in the ratings of the ruling parties. Of course, the authorities in Kyiv did not sit idly by these last year and a half. But it’s difficult to call any of what they did reforms. 50 banks were withdrawn from the market, a third of the banking system was destroyed - is this a reform? All possible utility bills have been increased - is this also a reform? The national currency has been devalued three times - how do you like this reform? Yes, some laws are being adopted, we are seeing constant personnel changes in power. But even if this changes the country, it is only for the worse. I cannot call these reforms,” the ex-official concluded.
English version :: Read in English In a year and a half, Ukrainians have realized that no one is waiting for them in Europe, but they have paid a terrible price for getting rid of their illusions.