Ukrainecast Can Zelensky recover from nationwide protests?
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Jul 29, 2025 
Join Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor at Channel 4 News, who reports fresh insights from Ukraine, discussing the recent massive protests and their implications for President Zelensky. She delves into the clash between accountability and governance under fire. Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy reveals the latest on Ukraine's daring hack of Russia's Aeroflot and the Kremlin's disturbing new surveillance app. The conversation offers a riveting look at the interplay of war, technology, and the resilience of a nation under pressure.
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Youth Protest for Democracy
- Young Ukrainians protested to defend democracy and fight corruption during war.
- They fear losing anti-corruption agency independence would push Ukraine back under Russian influence.
Corruption Law Backlash
- The rushed anti-corruption law was likely self-serving for MPs fearing corruption allegations.
- It isolated Zelensky and shocked the EU, risking Ukraine's EU membership aspirations.
Complex Unity in Ukraine
- Ukrainian society is diverse with many opinions, not fully united politically despite wartime support.
- Young protesters oppose Zelensky but support the war and national sovereignty against Russia.
