Ukraine Parliament to Vote on Restoring Anticorruption Agency Powers

Ukraine's Parliament is scheduled to vote on legislation to reinstate the powers of its anticorruption agencies. This comes after President Zelensky's recent attempt to reduce their independence sparked significant domestic protests and international criticism. The move by Zelensky, which placed the agencies under the prosecutor general's authority, was seen as undermining efforts to combat corruption, a key requirement for European Union financial aid. European leaders and the EU specifically have emphasized the importance of these agencies for Ukraine's governance standards. The proposed legislation aims to restore the agencies' original authority, with protesters hoping for its passage to avert further unrest.