Those who believe Ukraine has not fundamentally changed since the launch of Russia’s military aggression are dead wrong. In fact, the 2019 elections will clearly illustrate that pro-Russian candidates have not only lost significant support, they will barely win any national offices.
Pro-Russian candidates are hampered from achieving success in the 2019 parliamentary and presidential elections by four factors. These include the loss of a sizeable and loyal voter base in the occupied territories, divisions within the Opposition Bloc, competing egos, and close links to a country that is waging war against Ukraine.
