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KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a Bill on July 22 revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country’s international backers. Critics say that the legislation consolidates power in Mr Zelensky’s hands and will allow…

Ukraine wants the return of prisoners of war and "children abducted by Russia", while the Kremlin said it will "pursue our interests" as peace talks between the two nations are set to begin on Wednesday. Two previous ceasefire negotiations have led to the exchange of thousands of prisoners of war…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised a new bill after a new law limiting the independence of two anti-corruption agencies sent protesters into the streets in cities across the country and prompted stern warnings to scrap the legislation from European capitals key to fighting the war against Russia. Officials from…

“In effect, if this bill becomes law, the head of SAPO will become a nominal figure, while NABU will lose its independence and turn into a subdivision of the prosecutor general’s office,” the agencies said in a joint statement on Telegram. The bill goes to Zelenskyy for his signature or…

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Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a tightening of restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies, heightening concerns over the country's commitment to rooting out deep-seated graft. A total of 263 deputies in the 450-seat Verkhovna Rada voted in favor of a law that limits the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of…

KYIV -- Russian air strikes targeted several Ukrainian cities early on July 22, leaving one child dead and at least two dozen injured a day ahead of a fresh round of peace talks expected in Turkey. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address late on July 21 that preparations…

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Author of the article: Associated Press Emma Burrows And Illia Novikov Published Jul 21, 2025  •  Last updated Jul 21, 2025  •  4 minute read Firefighters work in a destroyed apartment building after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, July 21, 2025. Photo by Efrem Lukatsky /AP Photo Russia…

Russia has launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in months, targeting Kyiv overnight into Monday Efrem Lukatsky Firefighters work in a destroyed apartment building after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) Russia unleashed one of its largest aerial assaults on…