Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing rare wartime protests after signing a controversial law that critics say weakens anti-corruption institutions. The legislation has triggered backlash among Ukrainians and concern from Kyiv’s European allies. Protesters demand stronger safeguards for anti-graft watchdogs amid Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to align with EU standards. Zelenskyy has now pledged to introduce a new bill to address public and international criticism. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UkraineProtests #Zelenskyy #UkraineCorruption #AntiCorruptionLaw #UkrainePolitics #KyivProtests #UkraineEU #UkrainianWatchdogs #UkraineReforms #WartimeProtests #AlJazeeraEnglish
Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces protests over anti-corruption law
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing rare wartime protests after signing a controversial law that critics say weakens anti-corruption institutions. The legislation has triggered backlash among Ukrainians and concern from Kyiv’s European allies. Protesters demand stronger safeguards for anti-graft watchdogs amid Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to align with EU standards. Zelenskyy has now pledged to introduce a new bill to address public and international criticism. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UkraineProtests #Zelenskyy #UkraineCorruption #AntiCorruptionLaw #UkrainePolitics #KyivProtests #UkraineEU #UkrainianWatchdogs #UkraineReforms #WartimeProtests #AlJazeeraEnglish