Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked widespread protests and criticism at home and abroad after signing a law that curbed the independence of key anti-corruption agencies. The move was seen as a major setback for Ukraine's anti-corruption reforms and threatened the country's EU membership ambitions. Following days of mass demonstrations—the first major protests since the war began—and pressure from Western allies, Zelensky reversed course and submitted a new bill to restore the agencies' independence. The controversy has highlighted deep public concern over government transparency and the importance of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine's ongoing struggle for democracy. The episode also exposed vulnerabilities in Zelensky's leadership and the delicate balance between wartime unity and reform.
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