Zelensky's Controversial Anti-Corruption Law Triggers Nationwide Protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked widespread protests by signing a controversial law that significantly limits the autonomy of key anti-corruption agencies. The legislation places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office under the authority of the Attorney General, which critics argue consolidates power within the government.

This move is seen as a major setback in Ukraine's efforts to curb corruption, a crucial criterion for EU membership and continued Western support. The European Union has expressed concern, viewing the law as a deviation from democratic progress.

Protests erupted across Ukraine, highlighting public dissatisfaction and drawing parallels to the 2014 Maidan Revolution. Despite the domestic and international backlash, Zelensky defends the law, while civil society and activists continue to voice their opposition.

Meanwhile, tensions persist as Russian troops engage Ukrainian forces, and internet restrictions tighten in Russia, reflecting broader regional instability.