President Volodymyr Zelensky's sudden move to strip the country's anti-corruption infrastructure of its independence stunned the European Union. Even as the Ukrainian authorities now attempt to reverse the controversial move that faced a harsh backlash from the EU and the wider public,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Sunday for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to uphold independent anti-corruption bodies, with the Ukrainian leader signaling that supporting legislation could be adopted within days.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) and the government the upcoming vote on Thursday on draft laws to restore the independence of anti-corruption bodies,