This isn’t just about legal tweaks—it’s a test of Ukraine’s commitment to fighting graft, especially while under global scrutiny during wartime. Backsliding on anti-corruption efforts could hurt public trust and international support, both of which Ukraine desperately needs right now.

Ukraine's government will "fix" anti-graft legislation that ignited rare mass protests in the war-ravaged country after critics accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to meddle with corruption probes against senior government officials, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Wednesday. Parliament will vote on an amended bill on Thursday.

Ukraine’s foreign minister says the government will revise a controversial anti-corruption law after it sparked protests. Critics accused President Zelensky of interfering with corruption investigations targeting top officials. Parliament is set to vote on the updated version Thursday.

Ukraine will 'fix' controversial anti-graft law, FM says on eve of vote

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