Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he does not know what Ukraine is and where it is located. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine published the country's coordinates and its description, provided by the Grok chatbot.
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications granted critical status for the economy to Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's "Supersymmetry" company, "Underground Standup," and the "1+1" TV channel. This status was also received by "Ukrainian Radio Group," "Kharkiv Book Factory "Globus," and other institutions.
A submission for the appointment of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has been made to the Verkhovna Rada. 13 ministers have been proposed, including Mykhailo Fedorov, Oleksiy Kuleba, and Taras Kachka.
Russian occupiers did not achieve the planned breakthrough in the East and Sumy region; the line of combat engagement has been stabilized. Claims of a "front collapse" are questionable, despite difficult battles and the enemy's advance in certain settlements.
Yulia Svyrydenko stated that the procedure regarding the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine was carried out in accordance with the laws. She noted that the government considered the decision and each member had the opportunity to express their position.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine after the resignation of Denys Shmyhal. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft resolution on her appointment.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the military will return home after Ukraine's victory over the enemy. He emphasized the need for quality rotations for soldiers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced future new agreements with the USA, which will require changes in diplomatic work with Washington. He also thanked Shmyhal for his work and Svyrydenko for "cashback" and "Zelenskyy's 1000".
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Foreign Policy supported the candidacy of Andriy Sybiha for the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. This information was confirmed by Mariana Bezuhla, head of the subcommittee.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on State Power Organization supported the President's submission regarding the appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko to the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. The Rada is expected to consider all personnel issues at today's meeting.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security supported the candidacy of Denys Shmyhal for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 11 committee members voted for his appointment, 4 abstained.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna has been appointed Ambassador to the USA. Former Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov will move to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8129/USD, which means a strengthening of 1 kopeck. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.51/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.39/PLN.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
All functions of the Ministry of Unity, including issues of reintegration of temporarily occupied territories and IDPs, are transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy. This decision was made against the backdrop of the Cabinet's resignation and the appointment of a new prime minister.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has opened proceedings based on facts reported in the media regarding alleged unlawful actions by Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna. The investigation concerns possible abuses by ARMA officials, in which Stefanishyna is involved, particularly regarding the management of the Trade Unions Building.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania met in Lublin, reaffirming their support for Ukraine on its path to the EU and NATO. They called for increased sanctions pressure on Russia and an immediate ceasefire.
The head of the department of SCP "Kyivteleservice" has been notified of suspicion of official negligence. The company purchased network equipment for 50 million hryvnias more than its market value.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister to Yulia Svyrydenko.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 13229, which allows citizens aged 60 and over to voluntarily sign military service contracts during martial law. The contract is concluded for 1 year with a two-month probationary period.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a draft law on industrial pollution control, to which an amendment on export duties for soybeans was added. This decision caused a scandal and a verbal altercation between people's deputies due to an attempt to introduce a 10% duty on the export of soybeans and rapeseed.
The resignation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is being delayed due to a tax law and six military issues. MP Oleksandr Honcharenko calls for blocking the Verkhovna Rada rostrum, while ministers leave the hall.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on the blocking of the Verkhovna Rada rostrum. The reason was an attempt to push through the rejected "soy amendment" bypassing the regulations.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 13439-3, which provides for an increase in security and defense expenditures by UAH 412.4 billion. Additional funds will be covered by increasing budget revenues and domestic borrowings.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading bills No. 13273 on the principles of state policy of national memory and No. 6493 on the status of a people's deputy – founder of state independence of Ukraine. 301 and 292 deputies voted for them, respectively.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on housing policy, which launches a large-scale reform. This will allow Ukraine to receive 300 million euros within the framework of the Ukraine Facility program.
This week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider several bills on national memory, including a law on honoring the founding fathers of Ukrainian statehood. The bill on the principles of state policy of national memory of the Ukrainian people No. 13273 will also be considered.
Today, July 16, a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction will take place, where Yulia Svyrydenko will present candidates for ministerial positions. The appointment of ministers is expected tomorrow, July 17.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 8211/USD, strengthening it by 1 kopeck. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.80/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.47/PLN.
A 41-year-old woman from Lviv tragically died in Albania on July 11, trying to save her drowning daughter. The daughter survived and is in intensive care, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is assisting with the repatriation of the mother's body.
