However, there has been improvement, with its CPI (Corruption Perception Index) score improving from 27 in 2015 to 32 in 2018.
The 2019-2024 USAID Country Development Cooperation Strategy for Ukraine categorizes Ukraine as the most corrupt country in Europe and sets anti-corruption as one of four strategic objectives for its assistance programs for Ukraine. The 2018 Transparency International corruption index ranks Ukraine 120 out of 180 countries. There is no question that corruption is prevalent. is helping Ukrainians deal with corruption in their country.
With recent media and political attention on corruption in Ukraine, it is useful to bring some light to how the U.S.