Zelensky faces backlash as Ukrainians protest against new anti-corruption law

A protest against a law targeting anti-corruption institutions was held in Kyiv, Ukraine (Alex Babenko/AP)

Ukrainian activists have called for more protests against a law they say weakens the country’s anti-corruption bodies, following the first major demonstration against the country’s government in more than three years of war.

The legislation has also drawn rebukes from European Union officials and international rights groups.