In Odesa politics, dirty tricks sometimes appear when Telegram channels publish fake “exposés” about officials. Have you ever seen dirty tricks like this? How did people react?, The use of reconstruction funds for Odesa’s damaged infrastructure has become a political hot potato between the city, Kyiv, and international donors. What issues are considered “hot potatoes” in your city? Why are they so difficult to solve?, Odesa’s political machinery in 2026 is strongly tied to wartime reconstruction contracts, donor oversight, and national government coordination. How do you think political decisions are made in your city, and who plays the key role in shaping them?, In Odesa, opposing Ukraine’s defence priorities during the war would be political suicide. What kind of actions would be considered political suicide in your city?, Some politicians in Ukraine are accused of playing politics when deciding how wartime reconstruction funds are used in areas damaged by the war. Do you think politicians in your city ever play politics instead of solving real problems?, In Ukraine, officials often get on their soapbox about anti-corruption reforms, but implementation is often slower than people expect. Do you know people who often get on their soapbox? What topics do they get on their soapbox about?, Regional politicians in Odesa usually toe the party line of the national government to ensure access to reconstruction funding and support. Do you think it’s better to toe the line or express your own opinion? Why?, In Ukraine, spin doctors often try to present political decisions in a more positive light to maintain public support. Do we need a profession like spin doctors in politics, or does it risk manipulating public opinion?, In the 2019 presidential election in Ukraine, the contest effectively became a two-horse race between Volodymyr Zelensky and Petro Poroshenko. Do you think elections are better when there are only two main candidates or many options? Why?, Some Ukrainians are now “voting with their feet” by leaving war-affected cities and moving to safer regions or abroad. Do you know anyone who has “voted with their feet”? What influenced their decision?

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