Russia, Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the Russian attacks on Ukraine on the night of 25-26 July and received a report from the Minister of Internal Affairs on the morning of 26 July.
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Zelenskyy moves to restore independence of Ukraine anti-graft agencies after protests, EU criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a new bill restoring the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies.
Following public backlash, Zelenskyy announces bill ensuring independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions while preventing Russian influence in law enforcement.
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Zelenskyy amid third day of protests: It is important that Ukrainians respond to all events with such dignity
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the text of draft bill No. 13533 has been discussed and that he has instructed government officials to present it to all of Ukraine's partners. Following a wave of protests over the law that limits the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO),
Zelenskyy has been accused of jeopardizing Ukraine's reputation even after passing a new law ensuring the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
Civilian deaths mounted as Russia continued to press its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have captured two more villages, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate with further attacks inside Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged local manufacturers to ramp up production of drone interceptors to make 1,000 per day amid an announcement of a multi-billion dollar deal with the US.
The move to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked protests, and by Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy had announced a new bill that would preserve the agencies' independence.
A law curbing the independence of anti-graft agencies triggered the first street protests of the war and rare rebukes from European allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing protests and EU criticism for the first time since Russia invaded, over changes to national anti-corruption agencies.
The anti-corruption agencies were created after pro-democracy protests in 2013. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims corruption cases take too long and suggested the agencies were compromised.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSNNABU supports Zelenskyy’s proposal for SBU vetting over possible Russian ties in law enforcement
The director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), Semen Kryvonos, said that the bureau is prepared to undergo inspections by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to determine any possible influence by Russia,