Street demonstrations in defense of anti-corruption institutions were also held in Kharkov, Lviv, Dnieper, Odessa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporozhye, Czerniowce, Winnica, Łuck, Krzywny Rogu, Tarnopol, Zhytomyr, Equal, Połtawa, Chmielnicki, Czernihów and Krzemieńczuk.
The participants of the campaign held posters with slogans, calling for the dismissal of the adopted law and criticizing the authorities: “Corruption is an occupation from the inside”, “the front dies when the facilities protects corruption”, “bad democracy is better than good authoritarianism”, “veto for the law”, “Not for corruption in power”, “Distrum” and “give Europe”.
Reactions to the adoption of the Act. “I am an opponent of corruption”
– I'm here because I feel it is necessary. Today I came back from Donbass. Yesterday I saw in the news what was going on, and I decided to come to support people. We must defend the interests of the nation and our Ukraine – both, on the front and here. Now this place is as important as the front. And even more important – considering what happened yesterday – he told PAP 20-year-old soldier Roman.
40-year-old Marynawho also took part in the protest, came with a little daughter. She said that she could not remain indifferent and that it was time to give a conscious example to the young generation. – I defend my rights, I am against corruption. Corruption is the cause of war – she noted.
49-year-old writer Ruslan He took part in the protest for the second time, because he was also here on Tuesday. – When power loses contact with reality, it must be said at every opportunity. Because if a man is not telling him that he is doing something bad, how do he know that he is acting incorrectly? That's what we do here. And whether we will be heard – this is another matter – he noted.
– Every intelligent person should be in a quiet opposition to every power. And I am very happy that I see young people here who have their heads on their backs. This is not only about what is to happen, but about the way the young generation chooses – he said.
Walerij, 26-year-old mathematics teacher, He emphasized that he came to the protest because he strongly disagrees with the decisions taken by the Ukrainian authorities and wants to influence them in some way. – It is very important to be here. The fact that so many young people are here today will have a very positive impact on the future, for future generations and our statehood – he said.
– I'm afraid that this may transform into something that will not favor the victory of Ukraine. For example, in internal conflicts, which will divert attention from the situation on the front if the situation worsens significantly. For now, nothing like this is there and it makes it happy. On the other hand, I understand that without more radical actions may fail to achieve the result – he explained.
Among the participants of the campaign you could meet veterans, social activists and public figures. During the protest, people chanted: “Corruption kills”, “Do not silent”, “disgrace”, they also sang the national anthem.
The controversial law with the signature of President Zelanski
A similar action in Kiev took place on Tuesday, at least at least it participated in it 2-2.5 thousand people.
Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday was voted by the Act on the reduction of NAB and SAP autonomy, which are to be subject to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. The day before, SBU carried out searches in anti -corruption institutions; At least two people were detained.
NAB Director Semen Krywonos stated on a press briefing that the parliament, adopting the bill on limiting NAB and SAP autonomy, He actually destroyed anti -corruption infrastructure.
The National Anti -Corruption Bureau of Ukraine was established in 2014. Its creation was one of the conditions for cooperation between Ukraine and the IMF.
