With their help, Ukraine — once a weak country plagued by authoritarian practices — was meant to transform into a strong, democratic, and lawful state.That’s why, after the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, our partners in the EU and the U.S. invested heavily in building a systemic fight against corruption. They, along with the majority of Ukrainians, recognized corruption as a major obstacle preventing Ukraine from becoming genuinely independent. We all wanted to see Ukraine free of corruption, and independent anti-corruption bodies gave us that chance. Today’s vote takes that chance away.In fact, the parliament put its own interests above those of society. In the midst of a difficult and exhausting war, this growing divide in worldview between the people and the ruling elite carries clear risks. We cannot fight against Russia while simultaneously building a mini-Russia at home.Today, a country at war faces a government that demands: don’t get in the way of its theft.SourceAbout the author. Mykola Kniazhytskyi, journalist, Member of Parliament of Ukraine.The editors do not always share the opinions expressed by the authors of blogs or columns.