Ukraine's parliament passes bill restoring independence of anti-graft bodies

Ukraine's parliament passed a bill on July 31 that restores the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor (SAPO). This vote comes after a previous law weakened the agencies and sparked protests across Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly proposed the reversal following the backlash. The bill gained support from Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Action Center, which stated it would "restore the principles previously dismantled by the Verkhovna Rada."

However, it still awaits the president's signature to become law. This development reflects ongoing tensions about corruption in Ukraine, crucial for the country's EU integration efforts.