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MOSCOW — Many of the lawmakers and officials responsible for inspiring public trust in Ukraine’s economic and banking institutions have little faith that their own wealth would be safe in the country’s banks, according to recently mandated financial disclosures.

The new law in corruption-weary Ukraine required all officials, from mayors to members of Parliament, to publicly declare their property holdings by Oct. 30. More than 50,000 officials complied.

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