Zelenskyy backs new anti-corruption bill amid protests and a Russian spy scandal
As public pressure mounted, Zelenskyy reversed course on a law critics say undermined Ukraine’s anti-corruption system.
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Explained: why Ukraine nuked its own anti-corruption agencies
It took ten years to build them. It took one hour in parliament to bring them down.
EU Officials demand Ukraine explain controversial anti-corruption law weakening NABU, SAPO
European Parliament members raised concerns over Ukraine's adoption of the controversial anti-corruption law and warned that the legislation threatens both EU financial assistance and the country's accession prospects, with one deputy calling it "a clear breach of trust."
“We heard the street”: Zelenskyy promises to restore independence of NABU and SAPO, prepares draft law
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to restore independence to Ukraine's main anti-corruption agencies through new legislation, responding to public protests that erupted after he signed controversial changes eliminating their autonomy just one day earlier.
Editorial: Zelenskyy opens a second front—against his own people
Not at the border, but in parliament — where a decade of reforms just collapsed in 72 hours.
Intelligence: Russia plans to weaponize crisis emerged after Zelenskyy signs law weakening anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine
As Ukraine’s President triggers outrage by signing a contentious law, Moscow reportedly prepares provocations to exploit internal discord.
Zelenskyy’s scandalous law weakening anti-graft watchdogs takes effect (updated)
The President offered only vague claims of “Russian influence” to justify stripping institutional independence.
Zelenskyy signs controversial law undermining Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies
The law hands sweeping powers to the Prosecutor General’s Office, a move critics warn could derail Ukraine’s democratic progress and EU aspirations.
From Lviv to Odesa: Ukrainians take to streets to save anti-corruption agencies
Thousands rally against bill No. 12414, warning Zelenskyy that signing the law would unravel years of hard-fought reforms and threaten Ukraine’s European future.
Alleged FSB infiltration investigation used to smash Ukraine’s anti-corruption system, says watchdog
FSB-related arrests serve as cover for political moves that undermine key anti-graft bodies and centralize power.
Abuse of power: Ukraine’s Civil Anti-Corruption Council urges Zelenskyy to veto new law undermining anti-corruption system
The law allows the Prosecutor General to seize cases, issue directives to anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine.
Western trust under threat as Zelenskyy nears signing controversial law that crashes Ukraine’s anti-corruption system
Born from Western pressure in 2015, NABU's future now hangs in the balance.
Ukraine passes anti-corruption laws to advance EU integration
The parliament of Ukraine passed laws that increase the staff and powers of the anti-corruption agencies and regulate the rights of national minorities, fulfilling three out of four conditions set by the European Commission for opening accession talks with Ukraine.
How can Ukraine make anti-corruption institutions more effective? Top lawyer explains
In his interview with Euromaidan Press, Mykola Khavroniuk, a Ukrainian lawyer, former head of the legal department and…
Case against Ukraine’s ex-Naftogaz chief: political persecution or effective anti-corruption work?
A former CEO of Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz, Andriy Koboliev, faces charges of the High…
Daily review: Ukraine releases locally-made intelligence gathering drone, Canadian firm leaves, losing battle to oligarch, Medvedchuk channels sanctioned again
Past 24 hours in the war zone JFO report 2 attacks by Russian occupation forces in Katerynivka &…
As derailing of anti-graft prosecutor appointment continues, panel members appeal to Prosecutor General
The saga to appoint Ukraine's chief anti-corruption prosecutor continues as the (ANTAC) reports new attempts to derail the…
Appointment of Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor chief again blocked in what anti-graft activists say is President’s Office’s fault
On 24 December, the relevant commission has again failed to appoint Ukraine's new Anti-Corruption Prosecutor chief. Despite the…
Daily review: up to 800 Russian officers permanently deployed in Donbas; Poroshenko’s business group fined; casus belli for invasion?
December 20 in the war zone According to Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Staff, Russian proxies launched five attacks…
Anti-corruption prosecutor chief selection committee fails to approve clear winner; activists point fingers at President
As predicted by anti-corruption activists, Ukraine did not select a new anti-corruption prosecutor chief on 21 December. The…