The chief of staff of Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC), Bohdan Kryklyvenko, has addressed concerns regarding the delays in appointing judges to the court, stating that there is no evidence of malicious intent behind the delays. Kryklyvenyko emphasized that the delays were the result of administrative errors and miscalculations during the selection process. He noted that the court is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Ukraine Facility plan, which requires the establishment of the HACC to combat corruption in the country.
Ukraine has been under international scrutiny for its efforts to combat corruption, and the establishment of the HACC is a key component of its strategy to meet the conditions of the Ukraine Facility. The court’s delayed appointments have raised concerns among international partners, but Kryklyvenko has assured that these delays are not intentional. Instead, the court is working to correct the issues that led to the delays and is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement.
International observers have been closely monitoring the situation, as the Ukraine Facility is a significant financial aid program designed to support Ukraine’s reform efforts. The delay in forming the HACC could potentially affect Ukraine’s ability to access further assistance. However, Kryklyvenko’s comments suggest that the delays are not due to negligence or malice, but rather to bureaucratic challenges. The court’s chief of staff has called for patience and cooperation as the process is being corrected.