Zelensky backtracks on law over anti-corruption bodies
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSNZelenskyy briefs Starmer on new anti-corruption bill, vows to safeguard reform and resist Russian influenceIn a post on his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the legislation is designed to reinforce the country’s law enforcement system and “guarantee the independence and effectiveness of the anti-corruption infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pledged a new anti-corruption bill amid EU criticism and protests over a controversial law weakening watchdogs. The move comes as Russia intensifies attacks and Kyiv face
President Zelenskiy submitted urgent legislation to restore independence to Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies after prior measures sparked public outcry and protests. The new bill aims to return procedural powers to the NABU and SAPO,
Vitaliy Shabunin, a prominent Ukrainian anti-corruption activist who previously headed the first Public Oversight Council at NABU, said the bill will allow the prosecutor general -- who is appointed by the president -- to "shut down all investigations involving the president's friends."