Ukrainians took to the streets for a second day to protest a new law they say weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs. (AP Video: Vasilisa Stepanenko/Hnat Holyk)

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made U-turn on a bill that was passed earlier this week, which gave the president and his inner circle more oversight over its anti-corruption bodies. As protests raged,

President Volodymyr Zelensky reversed course, but it is unclear if that will quell the anger that erupted when he stripped anticorruption agencies of independence.

Analysts say Russia has recently made only incremental gains in its slow and costly advance against Ukrainian defenses.

The move to curb anti-corruption agencies sparked protests, and by Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy had announced a new bill that would retain the independence of the agencies.