Mass protests against Zelensky’s crackdown on anti-graft bodies: What we know so far

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing widespread backlash after his government moved to take control of two key anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). Protesters have flooded the streets, accusing Zelensky of undermining democracy and sliding toward authoritarianism. Critics argue this move could cripple Ukraine’s fight against graft—a major issue for a country reliant on Western support.