Protests Kick Off In Kiev After Zelensky Shuts Down US-Backed Anti-Corruption Agency In one of the largest demonstrations against the Ukrainian government since Russia invaded more than three years ago, WSJ reports that more than 2,000 people gathered near the president’s office, shouting “shame” and “veto the law,” after President Zelensky signed a law gutting the country’s anti-corruption agency. The contentious measure grants his office greater control over the country’s independent anti-corruption bodies, in a move that critics warn would hand his circle enormous influence over investigations. The FT reports that lawmakers hastily voted on Tuesday in favor of legislation… — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More
