Kyiv, Ukraine – Amidst ongoing wartime restrictions, citizens took to the streets today to protest a recently passed law by the Verkhovna Rada, which they argue undermines the independence of Ukraine's key anti-corruption institutions. The demonstrations, held despite wartime bans on public gatherings, saw protesters call on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto the controversial legislation. The law in question reportedly places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) under the influence of the Prosecutor General, an official widely perceived as being dependent on the President. Critics argue that this move could severely compromise the autonomy and effectiveness of these vital bodies in combating corruption. Vladislav Zhilyuk, an advocate with experience in the Verkhovna Rada, addressed the public, stating, "Today, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law that provoked people to come out to protest despite wartime bans. Protesters demand that the President veto the law and not sign it." He further elaborated on the law's implications, noting, "The adopted law places anti-corruption bodies: NABU and SAP in a certain dependence on the Prosecutor General, who, in turn, is always dependent on the President." The protest highlights growing public concern over governance and the rule of law, even as the nation faces external threats. The President's decision on whether to sign or veto the law is now keenly awaited, as it could significantly impact the future of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine.
Kijev szerint az uniós csatlakozási tárgyalások első klaszterének megnyitása „megoldhatná” a Magyarországgal fennálló vitákat. Az ukrán európai integ…
