Zelensky risks US aid over Ukraine corruption law

Published July 24, 2025 12:01am ET



Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s brutal invasion deserves strong international support, but it cannot be unconditional. A new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky to undermine the country’s anti-corruption efforts weakens the strong case he has made in other respects for support of Ukraine.

Ukrainians deserve immense credit for the courageous defense of their freedom. They have lost 100,000 of their brothers and sisters since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s onslaught began in February 2022.

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