Politics

26 July 2025

NABU agrees to SSU vetting of its employees for Russian ties

NABU agrees to SSU vetting of its employees for Russian ties

According to the presidential bill, six months after it comes into force, the Security Service of Ukraine must check law enforcement officers for possible ties to Russia. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) agrees with this point of the bill.

25 July 2025

Zelensky vows to resolve NABU-SAPO crisis, keep EU talks on track

Zelensky vows to resolve NABU-SAPO crisis, keep EU talks on track

President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that the situation surrounding Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) will not impact negotiations on the country’s accession to the European Union. He stated that, in conversations with European partners, he pledged to find a solution. According to him, partners understand that these are internal matters.

24 July 2025

Zelensky submits bill on SAPO, NABU independence to parliament

Zelensky submits bill on SAPO, NABU independence to parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill that formally establishes the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) as an independent body that exercises its own procedural oversight over investigations, and introduces mechanisms to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from conducting subversive activities targeting anti-corruption officials.

EBRD voices concern over law affecting NABU, SAPO powers

EBRD voices concern over law affecting NABU, SAPO powers

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which provides financial and technical assistance to support reforms and economic development in Ukraine, has expressed concern over efforts to limit the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions, specifically developments surrounding the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

EU Ambassadors meet with Deputy Prime Minister Kachka to discuss situation with NABU, SAPO

EU Ambassadors meet with Deputy Prime Minister Kachka to discuss situation with NABU, SAPO

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka confirmed the government’s commitment to continuing Ukraine’s EU integration during a meeting with Ambassadors of EU member states. He also informed them on the launch of comprehensive work to address the situation concerning NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office).

U.S. Senators warn against undermining anti-corruption progress in Ukraine

U.S. Senators warn against undermining anti-corruption progress in Ukraine

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee) and Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican) have expressed concerns that the newly passed law reducing the powers of Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) threatens to undermine much of Ukraine’s anti-corruption progress.

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