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A report published by the Ukrainian Foundation for Democracy paints a dark picture of a country still struggling to modernise its economy and establish the rule of law. The report is largely based upon surveys and global rankings by various international organisations, NGOs and news media. The most alarming findings relate to the health of Ukrainian citizens. It finds that the HIV infection rate, human trafficking and deaths in coal mines all increased from 2010 to 2011. Read the story here.