Ukrainian Prosecutor General announces regular coordination meetings with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies to strengthen cooperation
Ahead of an important meeting at President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration, leaders of key law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies discussed plans to intensify and deepen collaboration. Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko stated that, to enhance efficiency and coordination, regular meetings will be held at least once every two weeks. The first such meeting is scheduled for Monday, where leaders will discuss urgent issues, exchange views, and develop joint strategies to combat corruption and crime. Furthermore, Kravchenko mentioned that during the meeting, officials expressed dissatisfaction with the laws passed by parliament, which they see as restricting their activities. It was agreed that each leader would prepare their objections and present them to the president, allowing for potential amendments to legislation to better protect their independence. Kravchenko emphasized that the cooperation among agencies will preserve their independence and that he will not allow abuse of power or political interference. He affirmed that his goal is to fight corruption and protect citizens, and if he receives illegal directives from the president or the Office of the President, he will refuse to comply. These steps follow a gathering on July 23, where Zelensky urged cooperation among law enforcement agencies, including NABU and SAP. However, recent legislative changes on July 22, which limited the autonomy of these institutions, have sparked protests in many Ukrainian cities. These developments raise concerns about the potential return to a system where law enforcement agencies are under central control, threatening efforts to establish an independent and transparent justice system. The ongoing conflict underscores the importance of judicial reform and safeguarding the independence of anti-corruption institutions. Many experts fear that without strong reforms, Ukraine risks losing progress made in establishing credible and effective anti-corruption measures, jeopardizing the country's European integration aspirations.