PoliticsBeyond the protests: How legal mechanisms became tools of pressure

The article recalls a French colleague’s observation that protests are a recurring sight whenever he visits Kyiv. He viewed their persistence as evidence that demonstrations can work in Ukraine. The author agrees that protests have an effect, while the headline points to a broader concern: legal mechanisms have also become instruments for applying pressure.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:29Original