Gregory Slayton called on Ukrainians to stop accepting bribes: this is the only path to a free and prosperous nation

This was reported by a “Shelter” correspondent.

Slayton emphasized that the Ukrainian people have endured Russia’s full-scale invasion thanks to their faith and resilience. He expressed his conviction that Ukraine will prevail in the war, but that the country will then have to overcome yet another challenge: a culture of corruption.

According to the diplomat, corruption is a legacy of the Soviet system, in which people were forced to survive through bribery and deception.

At the same time, he cited the Russian army as an example, calling it one of the most corrupt in the world.

According to Slayton, changing a culture that has been shaped over decades is not easy, but Ukraine is capable of doing so.

He also expressed his conviction that Ukraine has all the prerequisites to become one of the richest countries in the world thanks to its natural resources, human potential, and strong spiritual traditions. At the same time, he said, this cannot be achieved without overcoming corruption.

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As a reminder, on August 23, the new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Paul Houston, arrived in Kyiv. He participated in Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast and noted that he is pleased to have the opportunity to work toward strengthening freedom and peace as the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv on a long-term basis.

Earlier, the President of Ukraine met with former U.S. Special Representative to Ukraine Keith Kellogg, who traveled to Kyiv from Odesa to participate in the Veterans Forum. During the meeting, the parties discussed the intensification of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and the civilian population, as well as missile defense.