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Entrance of NABU headquarters in Kyiv — anti-corruption bureau building

NABU and SAPO urge SBU to disclose evidence of alleged detectives’ state treason

The heads of NABU and SAPO report attempts to replace their leadership. NABU Director Kryvonos stated that detectives are facing pressure and threats. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have called on…
Aug 8, 2025
Marta Kos and Ukraine Economic Security Bureau head — ESBU 2025

“Progress must continue”: EU enlargement chief backs Ukraine’s new Economic Security Bureau head

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos called the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy as head of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (BEB) an “important reform” and welcomed the outcome of the competitive selection process. It was reported by Ukrainska Pravda…
Aug 7, 2025
Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi — new head of Ukraine Economic Security Bureau 2025

After scandal delays, Tsyvinskyy appointed to lead Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine. Why it matters

The winner of the competition for the position of Head of the Economic Security Bureau, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy, was appointed – but with a delay. The Cabinet made the decision after the deadline of July 31 had already passed, a deadline…
Aug 6, 2025
Ukrainian flag and archive documents symbolising forced deportation from Poland 1944‑1951

Zelenskyy Signs Law Recognizing Ukrainians Resettled From Poland as Deportees

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law recognizing Ukrainians who were forcibly resettled from Poland between 1944 and 1951 as deportees. According to grunt.media, it concerns Ukrainians who were resettled from Lemkivshchyna, Nadsiannia, Liubachivshchyna, Kholmshchyna, Pidlyashshia, and Western Boykivshchyna…
Aug 4, 2025
Yulia Svyridenko, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, posing at a customs reform event 2025

Ukrainian Government Finally Launches Selection for New Customs Chief

The Ukrainian government has formed a commission and launched the selection process for a new head of the customs service. On August 4, the government launched an open competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of…
Aug 4, 2025
EU ambassador meeting Ukraine prosecutor general on NABU and SAPO independence

The EU Ambassador discussed the independence of NABU and SAPO with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová held a meeting with Ukraine’s newly appointed Prosecutor General, Ruslan Kravchenko, during which she emphasized the importance of preserving the independence of anti-corruption institutions. She shared this information on X, as reported by European Pravda. “Talked…
Aug 2, 2025
Ukrainian parliament vote restoring independence of NABU and SAPO anti‑corruption agencies

Ukrainian Parliament Restores Powers to NABU and SAPO

Parliament Moves to Restore Powers to NABU and SAPO. Draft Law 13533 Added to Agenda and the Law adopted. With 319 votes in favor, Ukraine’s Parliament has officially included draft law No. 13533 – which aims to restore the full…
Jul 31, 2025
Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk announces quitting Servant of the People over anti‑anti‑corruption vote

Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk Quits ‘Servant of the People’ Over Anti-Anti-Corruption Vote

Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk has officially announced his withdrawal from the Servant of the People party, citing his protest against the recent vote that undermined the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies – NABU and SAPO. Kostiuk stated that MPs…
Jul 31, 2025
Zelenskyy signing ARMA reform and factoring laws to meet EU financial aid requirements

Zelenskyy Signs Law on ARMA Reform and Factoring, Meeting EU Requirement

He announced the decision following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This move paves the way for Ukraine to receive €600 million in financial assistance from the European Union. The reform includes provisions for an independent…
Jul 30, 2025
Ukrainian government fails again to appoint head of Bureau of Economic Security BES

Ukraine’s Government Once Again Fails to Appoint New Head of the Bureau of Economic Security

Last week, the selection commission submitted the candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi for appointment as head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). However, the government has yet to make a decision. While there have been some recent personnel changes in…
Jul 30, 2025
civil society calling for Verkhovna Rada online broadcasts so public can see parliamentary votes

Calls Grow for Ukraine Parliament to Resume Online Broadcasts: Public Deserves to See How Lawmakers Vote

Representatives of civil society organizations and the media have called on Ukraine Parliament – the Verkhovna Rada to resume live broadcasts of plenary sessions on the “Rada” TV channel. The relevant statement was published on the website of the CHESNO…
Jul 29, 2025
European Commission warns Ukraine that financial aid may be frozen due to pressure on anti‑corruption bodies

European Commission Warns Ukraine: All Financial Aid May Be Frozen Over Pressure on Anti-Corruption Bodies

The European Commission has issued a stern warning to Ukraine, threatening a complete suspension of financial aid if Kyiv proceeds with legislative changes that would undermine the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office…
Jul 29, 2025

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