Josh Cohen: Civil society gives Ukraine’s new prime minister positive marks
Newly appointed Government members (L) and Ukrainian MPs applaud to Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman (on tribune) during Parliament Session in Kyiv on April 14, 2016.
During almost eight weeks in office, Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groisman has inspired largely negative reactions from Western analysts. Noting Groisman's close relationship with President Petro Poroshenko, observers fret the young prime minister will merely function as a yes-man. His appointment was variously described as "same old, same old," "not the best choice," and an indication that the new government "is likely to be less reformist and competent."
