The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine (SAP) expressed support for Zelenskyy’s new bill submitted on Thursday, which aims to restore their independence.
“A bill has been drafted with the fundamental principles of anti-corruption agencies’ independence. It includes new measures to protect against Russian influence, particularly in cases related to some NABU representatives,” stated Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy noted that the bill not only restores SAP’s independence from the politically appointed general prosecutor but also introduces polygraph testing for anti-corruption and law enforcement agency employees, such as the National Police and the State Bureau of Investigations, who have relatives in Russia. NABU acknowledged that polygraph testing is already in use.
The president acted promptly to address protests that, according to Ukrainian spy agencies, could be exploited by Russia to destabilize Ukraine internally.
“The main challenge is the war. The most crucial aspect in this war is our state’s unity. It’s vital not to lose that unity, to listen to the people, engage in dialogue, and more,” Zelenskyy stated.
“Anti-corruption agencies must be genuinely independent. They need to satisfy society’s call for justice, operate effectively, and monitor internal affairs,” Zelenskyy added.
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