Zelensky announces new draft law on anti-corruption bodies after protests
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a draft law to protect the independence of Ukraine's main anti-corruption agencies after major protests took place. Earlier, a law had placed these agencies under the control of the prosecutor general, leading to public and international concerns. The new draft law aims to ensure these bodies remain free from Russian influence.Key Facts
- Zelensky announced a new draft law to safeguard Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies' independence.
- Protests happened across Ukraine against a law passed earlier that week.
- The earlier law had put the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (Nabu) and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (Sap) under the prosecutor general's control.
- Zelensky initially justified the law, citing threats from alleged Russian spies.
- Thousands of Ukrainians protested, fearing the law weakened Nabu and Sap's power.
- Western allies, including the EU, expressed concern about the law's impact on Ukraine's democratic processes.
- Ukraine is an official candidate to join the EU, making the rule of law a key requirement.
- There was no acknowledgment of protests in Zelensky's public messages, but he emphasized respecting citizens' views.
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