US EditionUkraine Girds For More Anti-Corruption Protests Ahead Of Key Bill In Parliament
UKRAINE, JUL 29 – The law grants the prosecutor general oversight over Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, prompting EU to freeze $1.7 billion in aid amid widespread public opposition, officials said.
- On July 24, 2025, hundreds of Ukrainians protested in Kyiv against a law that stripped the independence of key anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO.
- The protests followed President Zelenskyy signing the July 22 bill that allowed the prosecutor general to control these agencies, sparking domestic and international criticism.
- The bill's passage triggered widespread outcry, weakened Zelenskyy's political support, led to parliamentary pushback, and prompted Zelenskyy to promise new legislation restoring agency autonomy.
- A lawmaker predicted around 300 votes will pass the new bill on July 31, but cautioned exceptions remain, and commentators warned the original law risked catastrophic impacts on aid and trust.
- The developments suggest continued political tension over corruption reform amid war, with the protests and legislative efforts reflecting Ukrainians' demand to preserve democratic anti-corruption bodies.
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PressNewsAgencyUkraine Girds For More Anti-Corruption Protests Ahead Of Key Bill In Parliament
Ukrainians are set to take to the streets again on July 30 as they look to keep pressure on the government a day before lawmakers consider a bill meant to restore the independence of two agencies that fight graft after they approved restrictions last week, sparking an outcry.
Ukraine’s Anti-Graft Chief Hopeful On Restoring Agencies’ Autonomy
Ukraine’s top prosecutor for fighting corruption said he’s optimistic that the parliament will back a bill restoring the independence of the country’s anti-graft institutions, meeting the demands of protesters and Kyiv’s allies.
Ukraine will "correct" a law revoking the independence of anti-corruption agencies, which has eliminated a wave of anger among many of its neighbours and protests in the country, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Síbiha said Wednesday.
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