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Ukrainian parliament chamber during the vote to strip anti‑corruption agencies NABU and SAPO of independence amid political controversy.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Ukraine Takes Step Back: Parliament Votes to Strip NABU and SAPO Independence, Critics Warn of ‘Yanukovych 2.0’
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted in favor of draft law No. 12414 to strip the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and SAPO of independence, placing them under the Prosecutor General and provoking mass protests.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 22, 2025
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and SAPO leaders protest amendments to draft law 12414 that they say would destroy institutional independence.

NABU and SAPO: Draft Law 12414 “Effectively Destroy Our Independence”
NABU and SAPO officials warn that new amendments to draft law 12414 would dismantle Ukraine’s anti-corruption independence by empowering the Prosecutor General with control over investigations and prosecutors. ([turn0search0])
Jul 22, 2025
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada committee meeting on amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that critics say would subjugate NABU and SAPO to the Prosecutor General.

The Parliamentary Committee Supports Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code: NABU and SAPO May Become Dependent on the Prosecutor General
Ukraine’s parliamentary committee has endorsed key amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that could place the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and SAPO under the Prosecutor General’s control, raising alarms among anti-graft advocates. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/politics/the-parliamentary-committee-supports-amendments-to-the-criminal-procedure-code-nabu-and-sapo-may-become-dependent-on-the-prosecutor-general/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Jul 22, 2025
Protesters holding anti-corruption signs in Kyiv, symbolising resistance to moves seen as rolling back Revolution of Dignity reforms under Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy is destroying key anti-corruption achievements of the Revolution of Dignity and taking us back to the Yanukovych era
Opinion: President Zelenskyy’s rollback of anti-corruption institutions threatens the hard-won gains of the Revolution of Dignity, making Ukraine vulnerable to a return to pre-2014 corruption patterns. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/politics/zelenskyy-is-destroying-key-anti-corruption-achievements-of-the-revolution-of-dignity-and-taking-us-back-to-the-yanukovych-era/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Jul 22, 2025
Defense ministers and officials at the Rammstein format meeting in Kyiv with 52 countries coordinating military aid and support for Ukraine.

Rammstein-format meeting kicks off in Kyiv with participation from 52 countries
The Rammstein format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group kicked off in Kyiv with participation from 52 countries, focusing on coordinating weapons deliveries, training and long-term aid for Ukraine.
Jul 21, 2025
G7 ambassadors meeting with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv as concerns rise over pressure on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and independent institutions.

From Reformer to Enforcer? Zelenskyy Faces Backlash from G7 Ambassadors Over Attack on NABU
G7 ambassadors in Kyiv expressed serious concern over coordinated raids and investigations targeting Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau (NABU) and SAPO, warning allies will raise the issue at government levels.
Jul 21, 2025
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) headquarters exterior, under scrutiny after allegations of a Russian agent in its ranks were denied due to lack of evidence.

NABU Responds to SBU Allegations of Russian Agent in Its Ranks: No Evidence of Treason Found
NABU has officially responded to Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) allegations that an officer in its ranks was a Russian agent, stating there is **no evidence of treason** after internal review and denying the claim.
Jul 21, 2025
Selection Commission Upholds Tsyvinskyi Win | empr.media

No Reconsideration: Tsyvinskyi Stays the Winner – BES Selection Commission Rejects Cabinet’s Request
Ukraine’s selection commission has refused the Cabinet’s request to reconsider the outcome of a major institutional process, affirming Tsyvinskyi as the winner and deepening political debate about public appointments and governance.
Jul 21, 2025
Ukraine’s Cabinet in session deciding to cancel the appointment of the head of the Bureau of Economic Security amid political controversy.

How the Cabinet Canceled the Appointment of the Head of Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers unexpectedly canceled the appointment of the head of the Bureau of Economic Security, highlighting internal political conflict and procedural controversies in Kyiv’s government.
Jul 21, 2025
Elite Ukrainian SBU Alpha special forces in tactical gear during operations after Verkhovna Rada approves expansion to 10,000 troops.

Verkhovna Rada Significantly Expands SBU’s Elite Alpha Special Forces Unit
Ukraine’s parliament passed a law to expand the elite SBU Alpha special operations unit to 10,000 fighters, restructuring national security firepower amid ongoing war. Read on empr.media.
Jul 19, 2025
Rustem Umerov stands at a podium with Ukrainian flag behind him after being appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council amid ongoing war.

Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council
President Zelenskyy appoints Rustem Umerov as Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, tasking him with strengthening strategic coordination and national security execution during wartime.
Jul 18, 2025
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko speaks in parliament, reacting to the controversial vote to appoint the new prime minister amid constitutional questions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Former President Poroshenko’s Critique On New Ukraine’s Prime Minister Voting: Constitution in Question  
Former President Petro Poroshenko breaks silence, calling Ukraine’s parliamentary vote for a new prime minister unconstitutional, citing fake coalition claims and legal concerns — only on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 17, 2025

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