The Ukrainian parliament on July 22 approved amendments that effectively destroy the independence of Ukraine’s two key anti-corruption institutions, according to opposition lawmakers and watchdogs.
The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
The step comes as Ukrainian authorities ramp up pressure against the two agencies established as part of the anti-graft reforms after the EuroMaidan Revolution.
Nothing here is dishonest, these are reliable sources strongly related to the issue.
Is Russia in any way involved in this bill?
This question is dishonest to use your word, because no one know this. But there is ample evidence of Russia’s (often successful) attempts to interfere and exert influence over others countries, including Ukraine and other countries. There are examples here in this thread in the meantime.
No, this question is a logical consequence of your initial suggestion: Corruption spreading from Russia. Maybe it was just common whataboutism, I don’t know. Then again, by saying now no one knows if Russia was indeed involved you go back to the original insinuation. I’m lost (
I don’t know why you react so uneasy. No one can be happy if Russia is interfering in democratic societies, I hope you agree at least in this point.
Yeah, of course. I hope you also agree that it’s problematic that the US is interfering in democratic societies, I just don’t see how it’s relevant in this context.
Yeah, it is also bad if the US is interfering in democratic societies, but it’s irrelevant in this context. I agree. Don’t know why you bring it up.
Because it’s just as irrelevant. As an example. The Ukrainian parliament managed to do this all by itself.