U.S. Presses Ukraine on Anti-Corruption Efforts While Providing Aid Oversight, According to Confidential Strategy

The confidential U.S. strategy document warns corruption in Ukraine could undermine support from allies. Public version downplays this concern.
Biden administration is pressing Ukraine more on anti-corruption efforts in public and private.
U.S. goals include reforming Ukraine's energy sector, military, and legal system to reduce opportunities for graft.
Strategy aims to boost Ukraine's ties to the West through English teaching, prosecuting war crimes, and rebuilding the U.S. diplomatic presence.
U.S. is providing oversight of aid to Ukraine through tracking apps and other creative means despite limitations of war.

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U.S. Presses Ukraine on Anti-Corruption Efforts While Providing Aid Oversight, According to Confidential Strategy

The confidential U.S. strategy document warns corruption in Ukraine could undermine support from allies. Public version downplays this concern.
Biden administration is pressing Ukraine more on anti-corruption efforts in public and private.
U.S. goals include reforming Ukraine's energy sector, military, and legal system to reduce opportunities for graft.
Strategy aims to boost Ukraine's ties to the West through English teaching, prosecuting war crimes, and rebuilding the U.S. diplomatic presence.
U.S. is providing oversight of aid to Ukraine through tracking apps and other creative means despite limitations of war.