Overview

• Oleksandr Zywinskyj officially took the helm of the BEB on August 6 after passing a polygraph that dispelled allegations of Russian ties.
• His confirmation satisfies EU and IMF conditions for resuming crucial financial aid for Ukraine’s post-invasion recovery.
• President Zelenskyy signed legislation on July 31 reinstating the autonomy of key anti-corruption bodies previously centralized under the prosecutor’s office.
• EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praised the appointment as a decisive reform backed by Brussels.
• Analysts warn the BEB’s impact remains limited until it secures a prosecutorial partner to launch formal investigations.