"We have one common trouble, one enemy. Therefore, internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue to achieve a single common goal — to defend our country. I am confident that Ukraine will be saved by strong military and institutions," Military Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov said.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Defeat the invaders who are stealing your children and trying to edge your culture.
Then worry about creeping totalitarianism. Or, if you have energy for both, fine; but don’t become a tool of the invaders.
To defeat the invaders we need two core things - will of the people and money. Corruption poisons both of those wells, so we have to do both reforms in the government and in the military. You don’t have to pick one, these processes are concurrent and don’t block each other.