Is Ukraine sliding into authoritarianism?

乌克兰是否正滑向威权主义?

FT News Briefing

2025-07-18

10 分钟
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in anti-corruption raids, and the Meta board settles a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over failing to prevent data breaches. Plus, FT columnist Ruchir Sharma explains why investors are going all in on Israel.  Mentioned in this podcast: Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused of authoritarian slide after anti-corruption raids Meta board settles Delaware case over multibillion-dollar cost of data breaches The markets are signalling a clear winner in the Middle East FT Weekend Fest Promo code: FTPodcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Good morning from the Financial Times.

  • Today is Friday, July 18th, and this is your FT News Briefing.

  • Critics are going after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and META's investors and board of directors have made nice.

  • Plus, Israel has the best performing stock market in the world right now.

  • Why aren't investors more worried about the country's military conflicts?

  • I'm Mark Filippino and here's the news you need to start your day.

  • Critics are saying that the Ukrainian government is sliding into authoritarianism.

  • Police launched raids on prominent public figures and moved to prop up loyalists for government jobs.

  • That has activists, diplomats and the media sounding the alarm.

  • It all comes as the nation desperately negotiates with Western states for weapons to use in its war against Russia.

  • Moscow, meanwhile, has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine.

  • Joining me from Kiev to unpack all this is the FT's Ukraine correspondent, Chris Miller.