In wartime, demonstrations in Ukraine can never be more than a peaceful protest Zelenskyy forced to U-turn on anti-corruption bodies but protesters know unrest only plays into Russia’s hands The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025
Kyiv protesters celebrate as parliament votes to restore anti-corruption bodies’ power Reversal of curbs adopted the previous week comes as Russia attacks capital with drones and missiles The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
Ukraine Will Fix Anti-graft Law, Minister Tells AFP Ahead Of Crucial Vote Ukraine will fix a controversial anti-graft law that sparked protests last week, its foreign minister told AFP ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote Thusday, but critics said some MPs might be reluctant to back the changes. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
Ukraine parliament to vote on law to restore powers of anti-corruption bodies Move follows protests in Ukrainian cities over bill passed last week that curtailed independence of two bodies The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025
Why did Zelenskyy try to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies? The Ukrainian president’s move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn. Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2025
EU keeps a close eye as Zelenskyy U-turns to fix contentious anti-corruption law Contacts between Brussels and Kyiv are ongoing to make sure the new legislation upholds the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Anti-corruption agencies endorse bill restoring their independence EU welcomes reversal as essential to European support for Ukraine; US announces US$330m in further military sales. What we know on day 1,248 The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247 Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
Zelenskyy announces new anti-corruption bill to defuse protests in Ukraine Thousands of Ukrainians have taken to the streets over the introduction of a law which they say undermines the independence of two important anti-graft bodies. Euronews · Jul 24, 2025
Why are Ukrainians angry with Zelenskyy? Because even during wartime, some red lines must not be crossed A new law has caused uproar for a reason: it undermines the independence of anti-corruption bodies and is an affront to the people, says journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
Why Ukraine's new anti-corruption law spells trouble for its EU accession hopes Ukraine's new law undermining the independence of two anti-corruption agencies spells trouble for its desire to join the European Union. Euronews · Jul 24, 2025
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Crackdown Sparks Largest Protests Since Russian Invasion Began Thousands defy martial law in Kyiv, demanding president reverse takeover of independent watchdogs NABU and SAPO International Business Times UK · Jul 23, 2025
Ukrainians are protesting a law targeting anti-corruption agencies. Here's why Ukrainians are taking to the streets to protest a new law they worry will undermine the work of two key anti-corruption agencies The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Zelensky Defends Law Curbing Anti-graft Agencies' Independence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion. International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy and asks him to explain new anti-corruption law The European Commission is hardening its tone in response to Ukraine's new law weakening the independence of two anti-corruption agencies.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 Ukraine protests: why are civil society activists angry with Zelenskyy? A law that changes the country’s anti-corruption agencies has led to the first serious protests against his government
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 Zelenskyy's toughest battle: People of Ukraine protest over anti-corruption crackdown Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro, protesting against the controversial bill which effectively eliminates the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 Protests in Ukraine after Zelensky approves bill curbing autonomy of anti-corruption agencies Move has alarmed Ukrainians amid fears that chief prosecutor, a Zelensky loyalist, could reassign corruption probes
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 EU demands ‘explanations’ on Ukrainian reforms and says there ‘cannot be a compromise’ on corruption – as it happened Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president, says that Ukraine, as a candidate country for membership, needs to uphold ‘fight against corruption’
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 Thousands gather in Ukraine to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies On Monday, Ukraine’s domestic security agency detained two NABU officials on suspicion of links to Russia and searched other agency employees on unrelated allegations.
Euronews · Jul 7, 2025 (Un)orthodox intelligence operations: How Russia is using its churches abroad Sweden is reportedly probing a Russian Orthodox church in the town of Västerås over possible hybrid warfare techniques, a new investigation shows.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024 Portuguese media hails 'consistent' & 'instrumental' U21s goalscorer Paulo Bernardo Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo scored again for his country in Monday night's 3-1 U21s win over Slovakia
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2024 Sweden accuses Iran of hack inciting revenge for Quran burnings Intelligence services say Iran sought to portray Sweden as ‘Islamophobic’ and divide society.
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 Iran Accused Of Sending Revenge Texts In Sweden Iran accused of orchestrating a data breach to send revenge messages to Swedes over Quran burnings, sparking debate in Sweden.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024 Sweden says Iran was behind thousands of SMS to Swedes calling for revenge over 2023 Quran burnings Sweden says that Iran was behind thousands of text messages that were sent to people in the Scandinavian country calling for revenge over the burnings of Quran, Islam’s holy book in 2023