THE Volodimir Zelenski “Called” with his own draft law, after a fierce criticism he received from thousands of protesters across the whole Ukraine but also close allies from the West, for the controversial bill that limits the independence of national corruption services.
In particular, Volodimir Zelenski approved a bill that essentially Removes the independent nature of two anti -corruption services in Ukrainethe ‘National Corruption Office – NABU» and the ‘Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption – SAPO», on the occasion of the arrest of two Nabu officials accused of espionage in favor of Russia.
However, this controversial bill triggered the angry reaction of the opposition, as well as thousands of protesters who took to the streets of the largest cities of Ukraine and requested the withdrawal of ‘shameful bill».
Indeed, Ukraine’s strategic allies from the West expressed their intense dissatisfaction, Especially the countries of the European Unionwho set the fight her corruption top priority for the European perspective and accession of Kyiv to Eu, something that forced Ukrainian president to prepare an answer to append West and Opposition.
Seeing the reactions and cruel criticism he and his government received, Volodimir Zelenski said today (24.07.2025) that he approved the draft of a new bill that reinforces the Ukrainian law enforcement system and the independence of the Services.
Zelenski wrote on the X platform that ‘The bill is balanced and Keeps the autonomy of corruption combat services“Which had been limited by the recently approved bill in an attempt to calm the wrath of the world and the West.
“I have just approved the text of a bill that guarantees the actual reinforcement of the Ukrainian law enforcement system, the independence of corruption control services and the reliable protection of the law enforcement system from any Russian influence or intervention. The text is balanced, ”Zelenski said in a post on X.
I’ve just approved the text of a draft bill that guarantees real strengthening of Ukraine’s law enforcement system, independence of anti-corruption agencies, and reliable protection of the law enforcement system against any Russian influence or interference. The text is…
– Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@zelenskyyua) July 24, 2025
“The most important thing is that it includes real tools, it excludes Russian ties and supports the independence of NABU and SAPO. The bill will be submitted to the Ukrainian parliament today, “he added.
“It is important to maintain unity. It is important to preserve independence. It is important to respect the position of all Ukrainians and be grateful to all those who are on the side of Ukraine, “the Ukrainian president also underlined.
EU reaction
The European Union welcomes Ukraine’s commitment to protect the independence of corruption -friendly services, stating today that its commitment to combat corruption is an important prerequisite for EU financial assistance as well as for the future integration of Ukraine into the EU.
“We welcome the fact that the Ukrainian government is taking action and we work with it to ensure that our concerns, which were clearly explained yesterday and yesterday, are actually taken into account,” EU spokesman told reporters in answering questions.