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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy introduces bill after anticorruption protests

Ukrainian leader came under domestic and international pressure after signing law critics say paves way for corruption.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s protests: Zelenskyy must heed critics at home and abroad

Editorial: Stripping anti-corruption agencies of their independence was a terrible – and unpopular – move. There are broader lessons for the president in this crisis

The Guardian - UK

Gaza and Ukraine are both waiting for action

For the past few weeks the headlines about Gaza have focused on the hundreds of people who have been killed while queueing for food. The aid distribution system put in place in May, backed by the US and Israel and run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has proved to be…

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Ukrainian protests: Zelensky faces biggest threat to his presidency since taking power

Protests have erupted in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities against a new law that threatens the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. The legislation was hastily passed on July 22 by parliament and signed by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, that same day.

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Future Palestinian state a place for women and respect for law, claims foreign minister

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Shahin said any future Palestinian state will be pluralistic, with respect for any deal on a two-state solution for Israel and adherence to international law. She said the Palestinian Authority is on a path to root out corruption, which she admitted "takes time".

Euronews

Ukraine's Zelenskyy promises safeguards after street protests over a new anti-corruption law

Opponents of a new law in Ukraine, which they claim undermines anti-corruption watchdogs, have called for a third day of protests

The Independent UK

Why are Ukrainians angry with Zelenskyy? Because even during wartime, some red lines must not be crossed

A new law has caused uproar for a reason: it undermines the independence of anti-corruption bodies and is an affront to the people, says journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk

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Why Ukraine's new anti-corruption law spells trouble for its EU accession hopes

Ukraine's new law undermining the independence of two anti-corruption agencies spells trouble for its desire to join the European Union.

Euronews

'A Free Ukraine': Kyiv Protests Law Threatening Anti-corruption Bodies

At a rare protest in central Kyiv demonstrators rallied Wednesday against a law that curbs the power of anti-corruption agencies, warning the fight for Ukraine's democracy was taking place both on the battlefield and at home.

International Business Times

Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Crackdown Sparks Largest Protests Since Russian Invasion Began

Thousands defy martial law in Kyiv, demanding president reverse takeover of independent watchdogs NABU and SAPO

International Business Times UK

Zelenskyy pledges new bill on anti-corruption agencies’ independence as protests continue

Ukraine’s president says outcry is ‘not falling on deaf ears’ as European leaders voice concern at recent legislation weakening anti-graft watchdogs

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainians are protesting a law targeting anti-corruption agencies. Here's why

Ukrainians are taking to the streets to protest a new law they worry will undermine the work of two key anti-corruption agencies

The Independent UK

Zelensky Defends Law Curbing Anti-graft Agencies' Independence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion.

International Business Times

Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy and asks him to explain new anti-corruption law

The European Commission is hardening its tone in response to Ukraine's new law weakening the independence of two anti-corruption agencies.

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine protests: why are civil society activists angry with Zelenskyy?

A law that changes the country’s anti-corruption agencies has led to the first serious protests against his government

Euronews

Do EU citizens believe that their local and national public institutions are corrupt?

A new survey shows that 69% of Europeans believe corruption is widespread in their country, but only 20% of them reported it.

Euronews

Zelenskyy's toughest battle: People of Ukraine protest over anti-corruption crackdown

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro, protesting against the controversial bill which effectively eliminates the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions.

Euronews

Kyiv sees rare wartime protest over anti-corruption legislation

Thousands of Ukrainians gathered in Kyiv and other cities on Tuesday in a rare wartime protest, urging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto a bill seen as undermining anti-corruption efforts.

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The Independent UK

What are the corruption issues behind Ukrainian protests against Zelensky?

Some protesters held placards saying ‘Welcome to Russia’ after Ukraine made changes to anti-corruption agencies

Radio France Internationale

France's culture minister to be tried on corruption charges linked to Renault-Nissan

France's culture minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial accused of alleged corruption and abuse of power while she was a Member of European Parliament, a judicial source said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Protests in Ukraine after Zelensky approves bill curbing autonomy of anti-corruption agencies

Move has alarmed Ukrainians amid fears that chief prosecutor, a Zelensky loyalist, could reassign corruption probes

Euronews

Thousands gather in Ukraine to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies

On Monday, Ukraine’s domestic security agency detained two NABU officials on suspicion of links to Russia and searched other agency employees on unrelated allegations.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Mirage fighter jet crashes after pilot ejects due to technical fault

Protests take aim at Zelenskyy over targeting of anti-corruption agency; envoys read to meet Russian counterparts in Istanbul. What we know on day 1,246

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy defends bill stripping anti-corruption bodies’ independence amid protests

Move by Ukrainian president widely opposed and may prove a setback to hopes of country one day joining the EU

International Business Times

Ukraine Curbs Anti-corruption Agencies, Sparking Rare Protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill on Tuesday revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country's international backers.

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