Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked widespread protests and international criticism after signing a law that curbed the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. The move, seen as a major setback for reforms initiated after the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, led to the largest anti-government demonstrations since Russia's full-scale invasion. Western allies, including the EU and US, warned that weakening anti-corruption watchdogs could jeopardize Ukraine's EU membership bid and ongoing international support. In response to public outcry and pressure from abroad, Zelensky announced a new draft bill aimed at restoring the agencies' independence. The crisis highlights the central role of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine's democracy and its war-time unity.
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