Ukraine is fighting to defend its democracy – from internal and external threats. The largest demonstrations to rock Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war with Russia unfolded recently in opposition to a law limiting the independence of two anti-corruption agencies: the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. Responding to demonstrations and Western pressure, lawmakers backpedaled, restoring the agencies’ independence on July 31. This is a win for Ukraine, but a temporary one.
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