This article has been updated to reflect the fact Zelensky signed the bill into law on the evening of July 22, as shown on the Parliament's website. "Dark times ahead." "Peak of corruption." "Point of no return.

Ukraine's parliament passed legislation that will tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could further consolidate power within President Zelenskyy's inner circle.

Thousands of Ukrainians rallied in Kyiv and other cities on Tuesday, urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto legislation which critics say undermines the country’s anti-corruption infrastructure.