The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) director Semen Kryvonos has accused the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of undermining the country’s anti-corruption efforts by supporting bill No. 12414. According to Kryvonos, the legislation passed by 263 MPs has significantly weakened the existing anti-corruption infrastructure, which was established to combat widespread graft and corruption within the country’s political and economic systems.
Kryvonos argues that the bill’s provisions have created loopholes and reduced the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies tasked with investigating corrupt practices. The move has sparked concerns among anti-corruption advocates and international observers, who view the legislative change as a potential setback for Ukraine’s progress in rooting out corruption. Critics believe the bill may empower certain powerful groups to evade accountability, further eroding public trust in the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity.
The bill’s passage has raised questions about the political motivations behind the decision, with some analysts suggesting that it reflects a broader trend of prioritizing political interests over long-term reform. As the situation develops, the impact of this legislation on Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts will be closely monitored by domestic and international stakeholders.