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EU keeps a close eye as Zelenskyy U-turns to fix contentious anti-corruption law

Contacts between Brussels and Kyiv are ongoing to make sure the new legislation upholds the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247

Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

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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Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption bill to defuse protests in Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets over the introduction of a law which they say undermines the independence of two important anti-graft bodies.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine talks: both sides play for time and wait for Donald Trump’s 50 days to run out

Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul on July 23 for a third round of talks since face-to-face negotiations resumed in May. Expectations were low. Two previous rounds have yielded very few concrete results, apart from agreements on prisoner exchanges and the return of the bodies of soldiers killed in action.

The Conversation

Russian strike damages UNESCO-protected sites in Ukraine's Odesa

Russia launched several attacks at Ukraine, killing three and injuring several others. It comes a day after Moscow and Kyiv sat together for a third round of peace talks.

Euronews

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.

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Ukraine war briefing: More Bradleys and Hawks in $322m US arms sale

China sending engines for deadly drones to Russia through front companies labelling them ‘cooling units’ – Reuters investigation. What we know on day 1,247

The Guardian - AU

'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

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

Russia and Ukraine discuss more prisoner exchanges at Istanbul talks

Ukraine proposed direct talks within weeks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

‘War is very funny for the first couple of years’: how Russia’s invasion transformed Ukraine’s comedy scene

Standup has become an escape for many as the conflict drags on, and comics see dark humour as part of their mission to ‘stop people going crazy’

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

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,245

Here are the key events on day 1,245 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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.

International Business Times

Moscow Not Expecting 'Breakthroughs' From Ukraine Talks

Moscow on Tuesday once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for Wednesday by Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,244

Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Euronews

US and Germany agree to deliver five Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, Berlin says

The Patriot missile system can detect and intercept a wide range of oncoming air targets, high-end ballistic missiles in particular, and is regarded as one of the world's best.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘assault on humanity’ after latest drone barrage

Germany vows to expedite delivery of Patriot systems as drone strikes Kyiv metro station sheltering civilians

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