Lawmaker Calls for Repeal of 'Lozovyi Amendments': What’s Blocking Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Progress?.

Debating Anti-Corruption Reforms

According to Espreso.tv: Held under the banner 'Rebuilding Ukraine: Talk or Action?', the Kyiv Security Forum became a platform for discussing the country’s anti-corruption efforts. People’s Deputy Yaroslav Yurchyshyn argued that the so-called 'Lozovyi amendments' must be scrapped, claiming they unnecessarily prolong investigation timelines. He stressed the importance of avoiding new hurdles for the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and the High Anti-Corruption Court.

Yurchyshyn emphasized that

“the key task right now is not to create new obstacles for NABU, SAPO, and the High Anti-Corruption Court”

Need for Independent Competitions

Another central topic was the necessity of holding independent competitions for top law enforcement positions. According to Yurchyshyn, such steps are essential to ensure transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies.

In the broader anti-corruption context, NABU and SAPO have recently notified a sitting lawmaker of suspicion in a case involving extortion of over $1 million, money laundering, and filing false declarations. This incident underscores the ongoing relevance of fighting corruption in Ukraine and the urgent need for effective reforms in this area.

The discussions at the Kyiv Security Forum highlight how pressing issues of transparency and accountability remain for state institutions. Delays in implementing changes could undermine international support for Ukraine, particularly as the country pursues closer ties with Europe. It is critical that the government moves beyond mere declarations and takes concrete action to combat corruption and rebuild public trust.