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‘The people of Ukraine are the source of power’, says head of Ukrainian anti-corruption watchdog following bill U-turn
As the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky rolls back a law that would have defanged anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine, Bianna Golodryga speaks to Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre Daria Kaleniuk about what this means for the state of Ukrainian democracy as the war continues.
Controversial Ukraine anti-corruption bill dents EU ambitions
The EU demanded ‘explanations’ after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that weakens the independence of two anti-corruption agencies.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces bill after anticorruption protests
Ukrainian leader came under domestic and international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.
Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill that critics say weakens the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies, sparking protests in several cities and drawing international criticism.
Thousands protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies
Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence.
Zelenskyy faces backlash as Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law
Activists on Wednesday called for more protests of a new law that they say weakens Ukraine's anti-corruption watchdogs, following the first major anti-government demonstratio
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Fight Hits a Crossroads
But that did not stop Ukrainians from coming out by the thousands in major cities last week—the largest demonstrations since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022—to protest a bill that threatens the very existence of Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption agencies.
New Law Sparks Protests in Ukraine Over Anti-Corruption
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has faced backlash for signing a bill that reduced the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
GOP Eyes European Money to Replace U.S. Weapons Donated to Ukraine
W ASHINGTON—Two top Senate Republicans laid out a plan Wednesday to allow allies to finance donations of U.S. weapons and ...
Zelenskiy introduces bill to 'uphold independence' of Ukraine's anti-graft bodies
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday submitted draft legislation to restore the independence of Ukraine's ...
Zelenskyy announces new anti-graft bill in Ukraine after public outcry and EU criticism
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he’s sending a new anti-corruption bill to Ukraine’s ...
EDITORIAL: Trump should take advantage of Russian sanctions bill
One option Mr. Trump should consider is the pending Senate bill — with 85 sponsors from across the political spectrum — that ...
Thousands march in Ukraine after Zelensky curbs top anti-corruption agencies
The president has defended the move as a necessary step to rid the two agencies of “Russian influence” and to address why ...
EU urges Ukraine to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies; Zelenskiy signals swift action
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Sunday for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to uphold independent ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d
Ukraine officially recognises deportation of Ukrainians from Poland in 1944–1951
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed bill No. 2038 on recognising Ukrainians who were forcibly resettled from ...