Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a law passed earlier on Tuesday restricting the autonomy of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, according to a parliamentary database.

President Volodymyr Zelensky approved the law on July 22 despite large-scale protests against the law, which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms.

Ukraine ’s parliament on Tuesday passed legislation that would tighten oversight of two key anti-corruption agencies, which critics say could significantly weaken their independence and give President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s circle greater sway over investigations.