Ukraine's endemic corruption does have a single bright side, which is that it provides opportunities for investigative journalists, although this is where the good news end, according to the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter.
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko provides most of the opportunities, according to the newspaper, as his refusal to let go of his business and media empire lead to ample conflicts of interest.
"Every time we check the president's affairs, we find something new," one "well-known journalist" told the newspaper.
As Ukraine's economy continues to decline, governance reforms promised by the post-coup leadership remain at a standstill, and investigations into people in Poroshenko's circle remain stalled. Jonsson puts his faith in civil society groups and political support from the European Union, which he hopes may somehow change the situation.
