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Ukraine faces major anti-government protests after a new law curbs anti-corruption agencies' independence, sparking EU criticism and concerns over EU membership prospects. Meanwhile, Russian strikes continue across Ukraine, causing casualties and destruction, as peace talks with Russia are planned but expectations for progress remain low.

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Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law

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  • Hundreds protest in Kyiv and other cities against a new anti-corruption law.
  • This is the first major protest against President Zelensky's government since 2022. 9s
  • The law puts two anti-corruption offices under government control, raising concerns about independence. 25s
  • President Zelensky says the law aims to curb Russian influence on anti-corruption efforts. 37s
  • Protesters worry the law could harm Ukraine's EU membership prospects by reducing transparency. 1m 7s
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Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law
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CNN
2 days ago
Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law

Protesters in Kyiv and other cities oppose a new law placing anti-corruption offices under government control, fearing it undermines transparency and EU membership hopes.

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Euronews
2 days ago
Von der Leyen calls Zelenskyy over new anti-corruption law

European Commission President von der Leyen called Zelenskyy to express concern over a law reducing anti-corruption agencies' independence, marking the first explicit EU criticism since Russia's invasion.

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France 24
2 days ago
Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests

Thousands protested in Kyiv after parliament passed a bill placing anti-corruption agencies under the Prosecutor General, raising concerns about independence and EU relations.

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CBS News
2 days ago
Ukrainians react after Zelenskyy signs controversial bill

Ukraine is seeing its first major anti-government protests since Russia's invasion, following President Zelenskyy's signing of a bill that gives the prosecutor more control over anti-corruption agencies.

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France 24
3 days ago
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CBS News
3 days ago
Zelenskyy says Russia, Ukraine to hold new round of peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will hold another round of peace talks amid continued Russian drone attacks and little optimism for a breakthrough, with prisoner exchanges as a possible area of agreement.

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Reuters
4 days ago
Zelenskyy says new peace talks planned for Wednesday

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Euronews
4 days ago
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, injure six

Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv killed one and injured six, hitting residential buildings, a daycare, kiosks, and a subway station.

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