The move follows a dramatic reversal of law that had curbed the anti-corruption agencies and sparked rare wartime demonstrations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a parliament session in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 17, 2025. AP Photo/Vadym Sarakhan

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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said on Aug. 2 they had uncovered a large-scale bribery scheme involving the procurement of military drones and electronic warfare equipment.
This came just days after the agencies’ independence was restored following mass protests over government efforts to curb their powers.

Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.