Ukraine is the most corrupt country in Europe, after five years of failed democracy.
According to Transparency International and its Corruption Perceptions Index 2018, Ukraine is ranked 120th out of 180 countries. Describing Ukraine as the most corrupt or failed state is a recurring pro-Kremlin narrative, the aim of which is to undermine Ukraine's credibility. For further disinformation cases, see here.
Cases in the EUvsDisinfo database focus on messages in the international information space that are identified as providing a partial, distorted, or false depiction of reality and spread key pro-Kremlin messages. This does not necessarily imply, however, that a given outlet is linked to the Kremlin or editorially pro-Kremlin, or that it has intentionally sought to disinform. EUvsDisinfo publications do not represent an official EU position, as the information and opinions expressed are based on media reporting and analysis of the East Stratcom Task Force.
