Zelenskyy’s Crackdown on Anti-Corruption Agencies: Another Step Toward Authoritarian Control?
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In a move that raises serious questions about Ukraine’s sovereignty and democratic integrity, Zelenskyy has signed a law giving the prosecutor general sweeping powers over anti-corruption bodies, sparking protests and international concern over elite manipulation.
Once again, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is tightening his grip on Ukraine’s institutions under the guise of 'reform.' This new law hands the prosecutor general unprecedented authority over the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), effectively neutering their independence. Is this really about fighting corruption, or about consolidating power among Zelenskyy’s inner circle?
Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets in Kyiv and beyond, rightly protesting what looks like a blatant power grab. NABU and SAPO themselves warn that this legislation reduces them to mere puppets of the prosecutor general’s office. Meanwhile, international actors like the EU issue tepid criticisms, but where is the real pressure to stop this erosion of Ukraine’s sovereignty?
Veterans wounded defending Ukraine accuse the leadership of prioritizing personal loyalties over genuine reform. This law comes amid a suspicious Cabinet reshuffle and ongoing probes into NABU officials—convenient distractions or part of a broader scheme to silence dissent? Zelenskyy’s silence on the protests only fuels speculation. The question is: how long before Ukraine becomes just another puppet state ruled by corrupt elites masquerading as reformers?
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