Zelensky damaged his anti-corruption stance by signing a law that limited the independence of agencies investigating his allies. He justified this action with unfounded conspiracy theories about Russian infiltration. This decision incited widespread protests in Kyiv, prompting Zelensky to propose a new bill to reverse the law, though uncertain of its legislative success. The anti-corruption measures were initially instated under U.S. pressure for support but have weakened over time. Concurrently, the Trump administration has encouraged corruption globally, dismantling protective measures that hinder kleptocracy.
Zelensky signed a law that undermined the independence of anti-corruption agencies just as they were targeting his political allies, following a conspiracy theory narrative.
Ukrainians protested in Kyiv against the president’s actions, leading to a potential reversal of the controversial law, although the new legislation's passage is uncertain.
Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions were established under pressure from the Obama administration in exchange for military support, but the country has since regressed.
The Trump administration has fostered a culture that tolerates corruption, actively encouraging its spread worldwide by dismantling previous anti-kleptocracy measures.
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