Bangladesh, Sept. 24 -- Ukraines long fight against corruption took another high-profile turn this week as its leading anti-corruption agencies unveiled fresh cases involving both the judiciary and the countrys state-owned rail operator. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Office (SAP) accused a Kyiv judge of illicit enrichment and announced the completion of an investigation into embezzlement worth hundreds of thousands of dollars at Ukrzaliznytsia.

These moves are not isolated legal maneuvers. They are part of Ukraines wider battle to reassure European partners, preserve its democratic credentials, and maintain access to vital financial assistance. At a time when the cou...