Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Ukrainians Protest New Law Giving Zelenskyy More Power
Imagine Ukraine has some detectives (anti-corruption agencies) trying to stop bad guys (corrupt officials) from stealing money.
The President, Zelenskyy, made a new rule that gives him more control over these detectives.
People are angry because they think the President is making it harder for the detectives to do their job, which could let the bad guys get away with stuff.
Many think this weakens Ukraine's efforts to fight corruption, which is important for getting help from other countries.
Some people are protesting, saying they want to protect the detectives and keep the country from becoming more like a place where only the President's friends are protected.
Ukrainians protested against President Zelenskyy and a new law.
The law gives the president more control over anti-corruption bodies.
Protests occurred in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro.
Critics say the law undermines the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
Zelenskyy argues the agencies needed to be cleared of Russian influence.
- Who
- Ukrainians are protesting against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Rada (Parliament).
- What
- Ukrainians protested against a new law giving the president more control over anti-corruption bodies.
- When
- Protests occurred on Tuesday, July 22, following the passage of the law.
- Where
- Protests took place in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro, Ukraine.
- Why
- Protesters are angry because they believe the law undermines the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
Critics of the Law
Supporters of the Law
Independence of Anti-Corruption Bodies
Critics of the Law
The law undermines the independence and authority of anti-corruption institutions, hindering Ukraine's progress towards EU membership.
Supporters of the Law
The law allows the government to more effectively tackle corruption.
International Perception
Critics of the Law
The law is a step backward for Ukraine and damages trust with international partners.
Supporters of the Law
The law will help ensure that corruption is punished.
- President
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Law's Effect
- Grants president more oversight over anti-corruption bodies
- Protest Locations
- Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro
- Anti-Corruption Agencies
- NABU and SAPO
- Critics' Concern
- Undermines independence of anti-corruption agencies