Young Ukrainians make their way when Zelenski overturns the law to defuse the crisis

As the MPs of Ukraine gathered in Parliament in Kiev on Thursday, some kept cardboard signs that read: “We are with our people.”

It was a message to thousands of young protesters who have participated in the largest anti-government demonstrations since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. They were again on Thursday.

At that time, the MPs entered parliament, Rada and participated in a vote, which last week turned a law introduced by President Volodimir Zelenski last week, which restricted the independence of two key anti-corruption agencies known as Nabu and the SAP-National Corruption Bureau and specialized anti-corruption.

The signs worn by MPs outside Rada were a nod to the signs worn by thousands of young people who had gone out in cities and cities in Ukraine for almost a week.

Protesters asked Zelenski and his government to “overthrow” the two anti -corruption authorities and they threatened to continue until the government reversals.

It happened within days.

Zelenski’s original bill had deprived the two bodies of their independent body to decide who to pursue a high -level corruption case, giving this prerogative to the Prosecutor General – Presidential appointed.

For protesters to wave the plaque, the protection of Nabu and SAP’s independence was just as decisive for their European future as the war against Russia was a matter of life and death for their country.

In 2022, Kiev received the covenant status of EU candidates – but provided it led to a reliable fight against corruption.

For the Western partners of Ukraine, donors and investors who pour money in the country through international programs for assistance and funding, the existence and independence of the two anti -corruption authorities cannot be negotiated.

And for Ukraine and its war-destroyed economy, external financial assistance is crucial.

Only 10 days earlier, the MPs supported Zelenski’s controversial law, and yet they voted on Thursday to 331 to 0 to cancel it. In both cases, it seems that they are following Zelenski.

“Ukraine is a democracy – there are definitely no doubts,” he said on social media.

Many Ukrainians see the hand of the right man of Zelenski, Andry Jermak, behind the last election of the president.

The position of Jermak as the head of the presidential service is not regulated by the Constitution, nor is limited to any inspections or balances. And questions are asked about a similar role in the democracy of Ukraine.

Defending that democracy and the Ukraine’s course towards European integration are key engines for young protesters, while their parents and friends defended their country on front lines.

The deputies did everything they could to show that the problem was resolved, but this crisis left behind an unpleasant aftertaste.

He questioned Zelenski’s dedication to corruption reforms.

The fact that he seems ready to compromise with these reforms may have seriously packed the confidence that the EU has invested in it.

Some have made the connection between the government’s candidacy to limit Nabu and SAP’s independence. The powerful figures in the Zelenski circle are undergoing control, with some facing accusations or investigation.

The Zelenski move also came after the government rejected a candidate elected by an independent committee to head the Economic Security Bureau – the main agency for investigation of economic crimes in Ukraine.

The official reason that Oleksandr Tsyvinski did not get the job was that he did not receive the security authorization from the Security Service and this is under the control of the president.

However, Tsyvinski is a well -evaluated anti -corruption expert and the selection committee still wants to appoint it.

All these elements led to one of the largest power crises for the Zelenski team, as he came to power in 2019.

Three and a half years in a full-scale war, the risk of further such mistakes can lead to significant costs.

Next year, Ukraine’s budget deficit could reach $ 13 billion (£ 10 billion), according to a National Bank valuation. Kiev will not be able to continue to fight the war if the support of the Western partners.

The EU has already reduced some of its financial assistance to Ukraine as the government is not up to date with the promised reforms.

The young protesters of Ukraine seem to have realized that they are too good and ready to challenge their government in a country where they have chosen to stay, despite the deadly threat of Russian drones and rocket attacks.