Overview

• President Zelensky has formally introduced a bill restoring the operational autonomy of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office with enhanced vetting measures.
• The proposal requires mandatory lie-detector tests for anti-corruption staff, a security measure Zelensky says will guard against foreign interference.
• Zelensky held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, securing expert input and urging a parliamentary vote as early as next week.
• Kyiv has seen five consecutive days of mass protests against the initial law curbing agency powers, with activists planning demonstrations around the July 30–31 parliamentary session.
• The legislative reversal follows a contentious raid on NABU offices and warnings from EU officials that agency independence is vital for Ukraine’s European Union path.