The Diplomat
Last Thursday, the Parliament of Ukraine approved by an overwhelming majority the bill with which President Volodimir Zelenski restores the independence of important anti-corruption bodies, reversing a measure that provoked protests.
The Ukrainian ambassador, Serhii Pohoreltsev, reported on this approval “in view of recent intense discussions around the functioning of anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine”, a draft law aimed at ensuring the real and effective independence of the National Anti-Corruption Office (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP).
“This bill, the ambassador noted, has been supported by a constitutional majority, 331 votes in favor, and has had the support and coordination of our international partners, the anti-corruption institutions themselves and civil society. President Zelenski has played a key role in ensuring the proper functioning of these institutions. The document has been signed by the Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine and forwarded to the Speaker, who has signed it immediately.”
“Ukraine remains firmly committed to reforms and the fight against corruption on its way to membership of the European Union and NATO,” concluded Ukrainian ambassador, Serhii Pohoreltsev.
