Myth: Opposition is repressed in Ukraine.
Fact: Political opposition exists in Ukraine, and criticism of the government is allowed. However, during wartime, Ukraine has taken measures against pro-Russian politicians and parties that supported Russia’s invasion or had ties to the Kremlin. Many of these figures were not just opposition but active collaborators, helping Russia undermine Ukraine from within. Unlike in Russia, where all real opposition is jailed or assassinated, Ukraine remains a democracy with political pluralism.