Massive Protest in Kyiv After Zelensky Signs Anti-Corruption Bill – Video

A massive protest in Kyiv erupted outside the president’s office on Tuesday evening, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a controversial bill seen as undermining anti-corruption bodies in the country.

Thousands gathered in the capital, waving Ukrainian flags and chanting slogans in support of transparency and the independence of anti-graft institutions. Protesters say the new legislation gives the government excessive control over the appointment and oversight of key anti-corruption officials.

The massive protest in Kyiv comes amid mounting public frustration over perceived political interference and concerns from civil society groups that Ukraine’s commitment to reform is slipping.

International watchdogs and EU representatives have also expressed alarm, stating that weakening Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies could jeopardize the country’s prospects for further European integration and financial aid.

The massive protest in Kyiv is expected to continue into the night, with organizers calling for Zelensky to revoke the bill and recommit to judicial and institutional reforms.