Building a democracy isn’t easy, even in the best of circumstances. As a diplomat for over 40 years, I have seen firsthand how difficult it has been for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to overcome the legacy of Soviet authoritarianism, root out corruption, and establish free societies and market economies based on the rule of law.
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Alexander Vershbow: Ukraine deserves US support
People hold the 25-meter flag of Ukraine to celebrate the National Flag Day at the Potemkin Stairs in Odesa, August 23, 2016.
