ALBAWABA - Hundreds took to the streets of Kyiv to protest against Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, over his decision to ink an anti-corruption bill.
According to protesters, Zelensky agreed to a bill to back legislation curbing the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
In detail, the Ukrainian leader signed a bill into law granting the Prosecutor General’s Office authority to intervene in the operations of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) sparking anger across the country.
According to Russian media, the protests erupted after several security raids on NABU offices where a senior official was arrested and accused of spying for Moscow. The new law triggered concern by European countries and drew sharp criticism from opposition politicians.
Demonstrations were held in central Kyiv and people chanted "Zelya is the devil," using a mocking diminutive of Zelensky’s surname. In addition, protesters were also heard shouting "Shame" and "Treason," holding signs calling to freeze the bill and preserve the anti-corruption system's independence.
