Zelenskyy Urges Swift Justice, Defends Law Amid Anti-Corruption Concerns
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened a high-level meeting with the heads of Ukraine’s key law enforcement and anti-corruption institutions to address public concerns and reinforce the state’s commitment to justice.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Zelenskyy’s post on social media.
According to the statement, the meeting brought together leadership from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NAZK), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), and the Prosecutor General’s Office.
“A very necessary meeting, a frank and useful conversation that truly helps. We all have a common enemy – the Russian occupiers – and defending the Ukrainian state requires a strong law enforcement and anti-corruption system, and thus a real sense of justice,” Zelenskyy stated.
Zelenskyy emphasized that criminal proceedings must not stall for years without verdicts and warned that those working against Ukraine should no longer feel secure or above the law.
The President thanked all participants for their readiness to collaborate constructively and pledged political support for reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency and integrity of each institution.
“We hear society’s demands. People expect effective institutions and real justice. We discussed administrative and legislative changes needed to resolve contradictions, remove systemic threats, and ensure accountability. Everyone agreed to act jointly,” Zelenskyy added.
The President also announced plans for a follow-up working session next week to finalize a comprehensive roadmap for institutional cooperation. Within two weeks, a joint action plan is expected to outline key steps to enhance justice and strengthen public trust.
As The Gaze reported earlier, on July 22, Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna Rada) passed a controversial law that significantly alters the powers and independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos publicly urged President Zelenskyy not to sign the bill, arguing it undermines the independence of anti-corruption bodies. Despite these concerns, the President signed the legislation into law.