Protests break out against Zelensky in Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing protests across the country after signing a controversial bill on Tuesday.
Ukraine has seen the first anti-government protests since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion over three years ago, as a move by President Volodymyr Zelensky to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked fury across the nation.
Protesters took to the streets in several Ukrainian cities late on July 22 after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill tightening restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies amid criticism from Kyiv's European allies.