Zelensky appoints judge accused of EuroMaidan persecution, sparks backlash

Ukrainian President Zelensky has appointed Viktor Kytsyuk, a judge accused of issuing unlawful rulings against EuroMaidan protesters, to a new position, triggering domestic backlash. The move is a political risk for Zelensky, potentially alienating pro-reform and civil society groups ahead of elections. It signals a possible shift in judicial appointments policy, though the exact role and motivations remain unclear.