Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law that critics say weakens the independence of Ukraine’s key anti‑corruption agencies, sparking protests across major cities and drawing sharp criticism from Western allies. The law gives the prosecutor general—an ally of Zelensky—control over the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), raising concerns about political interference. Zelensky defended the move as necessary to remove alleged Russian influence and boost efficiency, but EU officials and G7 diplomats warned it could derail Ukraine’s anti‑corruption reforms and jeopardise its EU membership bid, according to BBC.