Facing growing pressure amid nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine backtracked on controversial legislation that would have weakened the country’s independent anticorruption institutions. Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer, and Marc Santora, an international news editor for The New York Times, explain the events that led to the reversal.
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Why Zelensky Backtracked on His Controversial Law
Olivia Carter
Olivia Carter is a staff writer at Verda Post, covering human interest stories, lifestyle features, and community news. Her storytelling captures the voices and issues that shape everyday life.