Constitution on Pause: How the Monopoly of Power and Martial Law Reshaped Ukraine’s Power Structure

... a series of cabinet reshuffles saw many of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s earlier allies replaced with figures personally loyal to Andriy Yermak. The judiciary also came under pressure. After the Constitutional Court crisis of 2020, which erupted after judges ... ... depends on several factors, including the course of the conflict, the stance of Western partners and the readiness of Ukrainian society to return to legal and democratic procedures. Three scenarios seem possible. First, institutionalized authoritarianism....