Zelensky defends contested anti-corruption law changes
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a new law that places two of the country’s leading anti-corruption agencies under the oversight of the Prosecutor General, drawing criticism from international observers and sparking protests in multiple cities.
Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies face reduced autonomy as new legislation sparks nationwide protests, while Zelenskyy tries to shift focus to "Russian occupiers."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine has seen the first major anti-government protests since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, as a move by President Volodymyr Zelensky to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked fury across the nation.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian activists called for more protests Wednesday against a law they say weakens the country’s anti-corruption bodies, following the first major demonstration against
The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.
The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to introduce legislation restoring independence of anti-corruption agencies after protests and international criticism over controversial law.
This month, Zelensky accused the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office of being infiltrated by Russian agents.
Protesters are taking to the streets of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the first anti-government protests since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. Ukraine has long struggled with corruption and it’s been a major barrier to joining the European Union.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing protests and EU criticism for the first time since Russia invaded, over changes to national anti-corruption agencies.
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