Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Chief Warns of Ongoing Threats
Ukraine's anti-corruption chief, Semen Kryvonos, believes his agency, NABU, will continue to face obstacles.
The President withdrew a bill after protests and pressure.
Kryvonos is worried about a negative information campaign trying to make NABU look bad.
Many people don't want NABU to succeed because of the work they do.
Kryvonos says stopping corruption is essential for Ukraine to join the EU.
Ukraine's anti-corruption chief expects continued efforts to undermine his agency.
President Zelenskiy reversed a bill that sparked protests and international concern.
NABU and SAPO are considered high-priority targets for those seeking to stop their work.
Kryvonos anticipates a 'dirty information campaign' to discredit the agency.
The fight against corruption is crucial for Ukraine's EU membership.
- Who
- Semen Kryvonos
- What
- Ukraine's anti-corruption chief anticipates attacks against his agency.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- Due to systemic work by NABU and SAPO.
Anti-Corruption Agencies
Political Elites/Corrupt Actors
Focus of the Controversy
Anti-Corruption Agencies
Continuing investigations against corruption despite obstacles.
Political Elites/Corrupt Actors
Various representatives of the government, financial groups seeking to undermine the agency's work.
- Agency Director
- Semen Kryvonos
- Agency
- NABU
- President's Action
- Submitted bill to restore agency independence
- Protests
- Kyiv and other cities
- Concerns
- Information campaign
