Volodymyr Zelenskyy denies contact with Ursula von der Leyen over anti-corruption law reform, say reports – Europe live
The GuardianFriday, July 25, 2025 at 11:49:53 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing back against claims that he discussed anti-corruption law reforms with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU had previously stated it raised concerns with him, but Zelenskyy now denies any such conversation took place. It’s a classic case of "he said, she said," with both sides offering conflicting accounts—raising questions about transparency and communication between Ukraine and the EU.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic finger-pointing—it matters because Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms are key to its EU membership bid. If there’s confusion or distrust between Kyiv and Brussels, it could slow down Ukraine’s integration into Europe at a time when Western support is already under strain. Plus, it fuels skepticism about whether Ukraine’s leadership is fully aligned with EU expectations on governance.
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