In a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Borisenko, US Vice President Joe Biden made it clear that the Ukrainian people must take action against corruption as Russia is using corruption as a tool to weaken Ukraine.
The key structural factor contributing to corruption in Ukraine is the lack of division of powers. The solution is for the Ukrainian people to launch a constitutional reform and set up direct election of the heads of the legislative, administrative, judicial and procuratorial branches. Elected officials should serve a single term of 5 years and barred from holding other offices for 6 years afterward. 1/4 of MPs should face election each year, and elections should be free for all candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.