Democracy Under Threat: How Manipulations by the Powerful Undermine the Foundations of Freedom in Ukraine

In recent public discourse, there has been deep concern over the rhetoric demonstrated by certain representatives of Ukraine’s ruling elite. Statements equating Ukraine to a sort of "concentration camp" not only cause a stir but also call into question their alignment with democratic principles. This raises the question: why do those in power allow themselves such rhetoric, which is, without exaggeration, a direct challenge to the foundations of democracy? Why is society forced to hear declarations that, to put it mildly, provoke reactions far removed from calm discussion?


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