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Ukraine Faces Crisis Over Anti-Corruption Law
UKRAINE, JUL 23 – The law grants the prosecutor general new authority over Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, prompting protests and criticism that it undermines agency independence, officials and watchdogs say.
- On July 22, Ukraine's parliament passed and President Zelensky signed a law granting the prosecutor general greater control over key anti-corruption agencies.
- This law followed arrests of anti-corruption officials accused of ties to Russia and was fast-tracked despite growing public backlash and opposition efforts to revoke it.
- The legislation allows the prosecutor general to reassign cases and issue binding instructions to the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and NABU, curbing their independence.
- Critics warn the law threatens democratic gains, undermines national unity, and risks weakening Western support, while Zelensky defends it as a 'well-balanced' measure strengthening law enforcement and blocking Russian influence.
- Following protests in major cities, Zelensky announced coordinated reforms with anti-corruption leaders to restore public trust and accountability amid debates over EU accession and internal stability.
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