The European Union has suspended or reduced nearly $1.7 billion (€1.5 billion) in financial aid to Ukraine, citing concerns over Kyiv's rollback of anti-corruption reforms and the weakening of key watchdog agencies. The EU has warned that all financial support could be halted unless Ukraine restores the independence of its anti-corruption bodies, specifically NABU and SAPO. This move comes after President Zelensky approved controversial legislation curbing these agencies' powers, sparking rare domestic protests and international criticism. The aid cut marks a significant escalation in EU pressure, linking future funding and Ukraine's EU integration prospects to concrete anti-corruption measures. The situation underscores the EU's insistence on governance reforms as a condition for continued support amid Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia.
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