Opinion

Parliament’s bid to weaken Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies sparked nationwide protests, Western pressure and a swift political counterattack that forced lawmakers to backtrack within days. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The 3rd Assault Brigade has held roughly 50–60km of the front near Kupiansk and Lyman — about 5% of Ukraine’s active frontline — marking a rare territorial endurance in the war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ukraine’s Defence City reform aims to unleash long-awaited tax breaks, export access and customs simplification for arms makers — but critics say criteria favour an exclusive “club of the chosen.” :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Ukraine allocated over 40 billion UAH for frontline fortifications, but millions vanished through shell companies with ties to a network linked to Kvartal 95 and its associates. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Despite political pressure and institutional resistance from other branches of government, the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) continues efforts to investigate high‑level corruption and enforce accountability.

Russian forces are using sustained drone operations to encircle and pressure Kherson, striking civilian areas, infrastructure and defense positions as part of an evolving air strategy over the city.

While Ukraine endures relentless Russian attacks, President Zelenskyy’s decision to weaken independent anti‑corruption bodies—amid cases involving Chernyshov and Mindich—has sparked controversy and institutional resistance.

Five years after his home was burned in a suspected arson, anti‑corruption activist Vitaliy Shabunin laments how law enforcement failed to find perpetrators and alleges injustice under Zelenskyy’s Ukraine.

Ukraine’s anti‑corruption bureau wiretapped the apartment of Zelenskyy ally Timur Mindich, prompting his inner circle to hunt for the “mole” who allowed access amid broader corruption tensions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

In July 2025, thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets in Kyiv and cities nationwide to protest laws undermining anti‑corruption bodies, underscoring civic will to defend democratic values. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

NABU and SAPO have completed major pre‑trial work in the PrivatBank embezzlement saga, unearthing schemes and suspects tied to the bank’s former owner and raising questions about links to President Zelenskyy’s inner circle. ([turn0search0])

Analysts argue that Ukraine’s anti‑corruption fight hit a flashpoint when NABU investigated the Chernyshov corruption case, drawing closer to Zelenskyy’s inner circle and prompting institutional resistance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}