Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Meeting with Civil Society Representatives – United States Department of State

Secretary Blinken: Well, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to some notable leaders from civil society. And just as exceptionally brave Ukrainians are now fighting on the front lines against Russian aggression, we too have courageous people taking action themselves to shine a light on corruption, to ensure that Ukraine remains the strongest Develop a democracy that is possible – a democracy that reflects Of course, a democracy that attracts investment, the will of its citizens, all this is essential to ensure that the fight against corruption continues at home as well, e.g. The fight against Russian aggression continues on the front lines. So I look forward to hearing from them about what they are seeing, experiencing and learning from their incredible efforts.