The article discusses the reaction of Ukrainians to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to sign a law that limits the power of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency. Many people are upset and feel betrayed by this move, seeing it as a step back from democratic reforms.
Critics argue that the new law is an attack on Ukraine’s anti-corruption system, which was one of the key achievements of the post-Maidan reforms. Some people have compared Zelensky to Viktor Yanukovych, the former President who was ousted in 2014 during the Maidan protests.
The article also notes that many Ukrainians fear that this decision will damage the country’s credibility with its Western partners and play into the Kremlin’s narrative that Ukraine is no different from the corrupt regimes it opposes.
Despite the backlash, the article suggests that many ordinary Ukrainians still support democratic values and reject backsliding. Civil society remains strong and committed to transparency and reform.
Some people are urging international partners to step in and use their leverage to encourage Ukraine to continue its democratic progress. The article concludes by saying that “Ukrainians won’t give up. And you shouldn’t either.”
