Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets with Merz and Starmer as he pushes anti‑corruption reforms to secure Western backing.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today introduced a draft law aimed at reinstating the independence and full authorities of Ukraine’s anti‑corruption bodies—NABU and SAPO—after criticism that recent reforms weakened them. The move followed a wave of domestic protests and appeals from EU and U.K. leaders urging a course correction .
Zelenskyy consulted with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British PM Keir Starmer, and other European officials, framing the reforms as pivotal for Ukraine’s European Union integration and long‑term democratic resilience . The European Commission welcomed these efforts, urging quick passage of the legislation.
The initiative comes amid ongoing war with Russia, with fresh shelling reported near Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kostiantynivka . Bolstering anti‑corruption defenses is aimed at reinforcing internal institutions facing external threats and strengthening Western confidence.
Observers note that restoring these oversight bodies could be a turning point—reassuring Kyiv's Western allies that Ukraine remains committed to democratic standards even during wartime.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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