Ukrainian politicians should show "Cossack spirit" and finally end the influence of oligarchs on political processes in the country.

This in an interview with "KP in Ukraine" said ex-State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev.

In his opinion, in Ukraine the role of the oligarchy is greatly exaggerated.

"These gentlemen now simply do not have the money, while the economy is in crisis. And their influence is connected more likely with the tradition. Roughly speaking, there are four people with their TV channels and parties, but they all have problems with their businesses. Only the tremendous weakness of the state, plus the cowardice of officials, do not allow each of these four to be pressed to the nail and ensure their non-interference in the state policy, "the politician believes..

Ponomarev also believes that instead of a tough stance on this issue, the state thinks that it neutralizes them by entangling in all sorts of intrigues and disassemblies.

"The situation turns into a stalemate. No one can finally win or lose. The balance of forces is fragile, and the country's top people are most afraid of breaking it. There is not enough to smash a sword with a sword so that the country eventually moves forward ... You should have a Cossack, a free spirit in the parliament. Probably every second of it says. And where are you? "- Ponomarev asks rhetorically.

Earlier, the former deputy also criticized Ukraine's policy towards Trump.

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