

Protests Put President Zelensky Under Pressure
Jul 23, 2025
Vitaly Shevchenko, host of Ukrainecast, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House, discuss the massive protests in Ukraine sparked by President Zelensky's controversial anti-corruption law. They explore the historical context of governmental corruption and its impact on public sentiment amidst the ongoing war. Additionally, Andy Verity, BBC's financial investigations correspondent, reveals the shocking overturning of convictions related to LIBOR manipulation, shedding light on the aftereffects of financial scandals.
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Zelensky's Law Sparks Protests
- Zelensky rushed a law weakening Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies' independence, sparking large protests.
- This move threatens years of progress against corruption and Ukraine's democratic development.
Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies Undermined
- The anti-corruption agencies are now subordinated to the loyal prosecutor general, undermining their independence.
- Critics warn this rollback threatens Ukraine's decade-long fight against corruption and reform since Euromaidan.
Corruption Law Risks Western Support
- Critics say Zelensky's justification that anti-corruption agencies were infiltrated by Russian agents is unproven.
- The controversy threatens public trust and risks reducing Western financial and military support amid war.