The move to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked protests, and by Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy had announced a new bill that would retain the independence of the agencies.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to submit a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) that will "empower the law enforcement system" and preserve "all provisions necessary for the independence of anti-corruption institutions".

Due to a Russian drone attack in the Sumy region, over 220,000 subscribers were left without electricity. Energy crews have been working since morning to restore power supply, according to a statement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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These institutions are essential for fighting corruption and maintaining public trust,” Mercier said. He added that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had already discussed the matter with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and formally asked the Ukrainian government to clarify the newly adopted changes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the resonant situation surrounding the adopted law, which limits the independence of NABU and SAPO, and explained

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the composition of the delegation that today, July 23, will take part in the negotiation process with Ukraine's international partners, as well as with representatives of Russia in Turkish Istanbul,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that the Ukrainian delegation for talks with the Russian side in Türkiye will be headed by Rustem Umierov, National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) Secretary.