Protesters in Kyiv have rallied against President Zelenskyy's newly signed bill that revokes the autonomy of key anticorruption agencies, sparking significant antigovernment sentiment. Critics believe the legislation will consolidate power in Zelenskyy's hands, permitting government involvement in high-profile investigations. The bill empowers the prosecutor general over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, which manage critical corruption cases. The European Union criticized the legislation as a serious setback, while prominent figures highlighted its potential impact on Ukraine's EU integration and access to Western aid. This reaction marks some of the most significant protests since the Russian invasion in 2022.
Hundreds of protesters rally in Kyiv against a bill signed by President Zelenskyy that revokes the autonomy of key anticorruption agencies, consolidating power in his hands.
The bill grants the prosecutor general new authority over investigations handled by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.
Critics and protesters assert that the legislation undermines anticorruption efforts, jeopardizing Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and secure Western aid.
Demonstrations in Kyiv, described as the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, express widespread anger and concern over government interference in corruption cases.
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