Petition for Ronald Reagan Statue in Ukraine

SOURCE www.npr.org
A petition in Ukraine is calling for a statue of Ronald Reagan to be erected in Kyiv, with this being the second attempt by Parliamentarian Maryan Zablotshkyy to do so.

Key Points

  • The petition is the second attempt to erect a statue of Ronald Reagan in Kyiv
  • It aims to honor Reagan's legacy and his role in ending the Cold War
  • Some Ukrainians see Reagan as a symbol of freedom and democracy

Pros

  • Honoring Ronald Reagan's legacy and his role in ending the Cold War
  • Strengthening ties between Ukraine and the United States

Cons

  • Controversy over Reagan's policies and their impact on Ukraine and other countries
  • Cost of erecting and maintaining a statue