Further actions of the Russian leadership in the Donbass will depend on the political processes in Ukraine, says the former Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev.
According to the politician, Kremlin's main efforts will be aimed at interfering in the internal policy of Ukraine, because 2019 year there will be elections to the higher authorities.
the elections, means - there is a chance “walk through the bazaar”: promote themselves loyal presidential candidates, least, loyal deputies to the Verkhovna Rada, Ponomarev said the publication of today.
To avoid this, Kiev should oppose Moscow, generally, trivial things: the transparency of the political system, providing opportunities for the Ukrainians to make a free choice, income growth, he noted.
Ponomarev stressed, that the threat of socio-economic development of Ukraine and its security lies in the corruption of the elite Kiev. According to him, has a policy "very radical words", but does not disdain to borrow money "from the very loyal to Moscow sources". Often, high-ranking officials put their own interests above the public.
Ex-deputy added, that the current political system in Ukraine has a lot of weak points, are not removed intentionally - they are beneficial to the country's leaders, intending to use these same points to their advantage in the elections.
At the same time the leaders to forget the simple truth: "If there are vulnerabilities, which can be used Ukrainian politicians, they can use and enemies of the state ", He concluded Ponomarev.
Recall, State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev in March 2014 year only voted against joining the Crimea to Russia. In June of the same year he went to the United States. In June 2016 obtained a residence permit in Ukraine.
