Ukraine's Silenced Parliament: Lawmakers Turn to Social Media Amid Crisis
Amid sweeping legislative changes in Ukraine, opposition lawmakers like Oleksiy Honcharenko use social media to broadcast parliamentary sessions banned for security reasons since Russia's invasion. Their updates expose governmental actions, drawing public backlash and sparking protests in Kyiv, ultimately prompting President Zelenskiy to reconsider controversial anti-corruption law.
In Ukraine's parliament, opposition lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko swivels his selfie camera to show real-time legislative moves. These actions have paralleled a significant political crisis, the largest since Russia's incursion into the country, driven by legislation fast-tracked under President Zelenskiy's administration.
The decision to stifle traditional parliamentary broadcasts for security reasons, a practice eliminated since the 2022 invasion, has left crucial gaps in transparency. Stepping into this void, Honcharenko and other opposition figures have been providing live updates, fueling public opposition against moves to limit anti-corruption agencies.
Amid public protests and pressure from European leaders, President Zelenskiy agreed to reconsider the anti-corruption measures. The Ukrainian parliament, described as having a rubber-stamp agenda during wartime, faces increasing demands for restoring televised transparency as citizens call for a return to European democratic principles.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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