This fall has been an ugly one for Ukraine. Throughout September, October, November, and December, Ukrainian authorities have illegally detained, persecuted, and expelled several foreign journalists and other foreign residents, causing observers to question whether Ukrainian leaders are actively violating human rights and willfully persecuting their political opponents in an effort to maintain their grip on power.
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Violeta Moskalu: Making sense of Ukraine’s ugly fall
A lawyer speaks during a court hearing over Ukrainian opposition figure and Georgian former President Mikheil Saakashvili in Kyiv, on Dec. 11.
