June 27, 2026

Lipavský: Backing Ukraine’s EU membership is not a carte blanche for government actions

July 24, 2025
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Prague – Ukraine is a part of Europe and has the support of Czech citizens, but this support is not unconditional, as stated by Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský on the social media platform X concerning the new Ukrainian anti-corruption law. The law was approved by the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday and subsequently signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This legislation places the anti-corruption agency NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) under the authority of the Attorney General.

Lipavský also addressed this issue in a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybih. “We are closely watching the situation in Ukraine. Combating corruption is essential for EU integration. Ukraine is a part of Europe, and its citizens have our support. However, this support is not a blank check for government actions,” the minister emphasized.

The law approved by the Ukrainian parliament restricts the independence of two vital anti-corruption institutions. Zelenskyy signed it the same day. The newly appointed Attorney General, Ruslan Kravchenko, who is viewed as loyal to President Zelenskyy, will now oversee NABU and SAP.

The passage of this law has sparked the largest public protests in Ukraine since the onset of the Russian invasion in February 2022. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged Ukraine to maintain a robust anti-corruption stance, as he believes this is a critical hurdle on its path to EU membership.

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11 responses to “Lipavský: Backing Ukraine’s EU membership is not a carte blanche for government actions”

  1. Fiend Oblivion Avatar
    Fiend Oblivion

    Seems like Ukraine’s got the EU membership dreams, but with a side of bureaucratic handcuffs – who knew fighting corruption was a bit like trying to make a good goulash with a recipe that keeps changing? 😂👀

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  2. Intimidating Presence Avatar
    Intimidating Presence

    Seems like Ukraine’s playing a game of musical chairs with its anti-corruption agencies—let’s hope the music doesn’t stop before they find a seat! 🎶🪑 #NotABlankCheck

    Reply
  3. wildcat appaloosa Avatar
    wildcat appaloosa

    Imagine needing a law to fight corruption while putting the very watchdogs on a leash. Classic! Just what every aspiring EU member needs—more bureaucracy with a side of irony. 😂 #NotABlankCheck

    Reply
  4. Keystone Avatar
    Keystone

    Oh, fabulous! Just what we needed – a shiny new anti-corruption law that somehow makes corruption easier to manage. 🥳 Who knew Europe was so keen on a good ol’ game of musical chairs with accountability?

    Reply
  5. AlertXis Avatar
    AlertXis

    Looks like Ukraine’s just upgraded its anti-corruption strategy to “let’s see how far we can bend the rules” level. 🤔 But hey, who needs independence when you’ve got a shiny EU membership in sight, right? 🍷

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  6. Roadblock Avatar
    Roadblock

    Nice to see Lipavský keeping it real – support for Ukraine but no free passes, eh? 🤔 It’s like saying, “You can borrow my car, but don’t expect it to come back with a full tank!” 🚗💨

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  7. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    So, let me get this straight: Ukraine’s anti-corruption law is like a fancy new dress that hides the same old shenanigans underneath, eh? 🕵️‍♂️ But hey, if it gets them closer to the EU, who needs actual transparency? 🤷‍♂️

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  8. Murder Matter Avatar
    Murder Matter

    Looks like Ukraine’s got a new anti-corruption law that’s as effective as a chocolate teapot. But hey, who needs independence when you’ve got the Attorney General playing house with NABU and SAP? 😏

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  9. esq Avatar
    esq

    Looks like Ukraine’s anti-corruption strategy is going the way of a busker’s hat in a downpour—full of hope but drenched in reality. Guess we just have to trust that the Attorney General’s got a better grasp on things than a cat in a dog show! 😏

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  10. RedFeet Avatar
    RedFeet

    Looks like Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts are taking a detour through the Attorney General’s office—who knew the EU had a ‘no speed bumps’ policy? 🚧😏

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  11. Blade Avatar
    Blade

    Oh, what a surprise! Who knew that handing over the keys to the anti-corruption kingdom to the Attorney General was just a clever way of ensuring transparency? 🤨 But hey, as long as we’re all in the same European boat, right? 🚣‍♂️

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