In less than two weeks, Ukraine will hold its most important election of the year. On July 21, Ukrainians will elect a new parliament, which will form a new government. Much rides on the outcome of the race. It will determine whether Ukraine continues down a pro-Western and reform-oriented path or remains mired in the post-Soviet swamp that has held it back since 1991.
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Leading presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy with his adviser, former Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius (R) talk to representatives of Ukrainian business associations on March 18, 2019, in Kyiv. (Courtesy)