Ukraine Reverses Dangerous Anti-Corruption Overreach Amid Wartime Pressures
In a crucial reversal, Ukraine’s Parliament reestablished independence for key anti-corruption bodies after President Zelenskyy’s attempt to curtail their authority sparked public uproar and international concern—highlighting the ongoing struggle between national sovereignty and government overreach during wartime.
In the midst of an existential conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s fight against corruption remains vital—not only for its own sovereignty but for maintaining critical Western support. Yet last week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a troubling step by imposing government control over independent anti-graft agencies, igniting fears of backsliding on transparency at a moment when trust in governance is paramount. This move placed watchdogs under the prosecutor-general's supervision, raising alarms both domestically and internationally about potential political interference shielding powerful interests. How can a nation defend itself abroad if it weakens internal accountability? Can Ukraine Safeguard Its Sovereignty Without Undermining Reform?...
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