Volodymyr Zelensky has appeared to backtrack on his controversial corruption reform in an attempt to end protests in Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian anticorruption agencies. After street protests and other criticism, he said he would propose a new law restoring their independence.

EADaily, July 25th, 2025. Started on In Ukraine, protests against the restriction of the powers of anti-corruption structures may be the start of a three-stage plan to overthrow the head of the Kiev regime,

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had approved a draft bill strengthening Ukraine’s law enforcement system and the independence of anti-corruption agencies and it would be submitted to parliament later in the day.

Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption activists, critics and agencies.