Ihor Klymenko
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhii Naumenko First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko noted that Naumenko is a professional officer with combat experience.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting of the Staff, where defense financing for the autumn-winter period and needs for the latest weapons were discussed. Intelligence provided updated information on Russia’s plans; asymmetric countermeasures are being prepared.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko met with the Ambassador of Japan, discussing the country’s possible participation in the Drone Deal initiative. The parties also touched on Ukraine’s energy security and reconstruction.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from National Security and Defense Council Secretary Klymenko and planned to strengthen the agency’s capabilities. Organizational and personnel decisions have been approved for a more prompt response to challenges.
President Zelenskyy officially presented Ihor Klymenko as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. He expects enhanced coordination, preparations for winter, localization of air defense, and counteraction to cyber threats.
Rustem Umerov, appointed head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated his intention to strengthen international cooperation. He plans to implement the President's strategic initiatives, including the Drone Deal and the Freya program.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko became the new secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
President Zelenskyy announced that Rustem Umerov will head the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko will become the new Secretary of the NSDC.
President Zelenskyy introduced Serhiy Koretskyi, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Yevhenii Khmara to the NSDC. Yuliia Svyrydenko, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Mykhailo Fedorov were removed from the composition.
President Zelenskyy reported changes in the NSDC: Rustem Umerov will focus on communication with partners and the Drone Deals and "Freya" programs. Ihor Klymenko will likely take his place, strengthening internal activities and the fight against cyber threats.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
The President thanked Klymenko for his work in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and offered him to become Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The corresponding decree on the appointment is already being prepared.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may propose a new candidate for the post of Defense Minister on July 16. MP Fedienko reported that the name has not been specified, and the decision depends on coordination by all parties.
At the faction of "Servant of the People" they reported that a different candidate is being sought for the post of Minister of Defense than Ihor Klymenko and Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision may be announced today at 21:00 or in August.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.
President Zelenskyy stated that the new Minister of Defense must resolve the issues of mobilization and the work of the TCC. He emphasized the need to stop cases of forced detention of people, which are called "busification".
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ihor Klymenko is one of the candidates for the head of the Ministry of Defense. Documents have not yet been submitted to parliament, and voting will not take place today due to a lack of votes.
Mykyta Poturaev from the "Servant of the People" faction submitted an application to resign his mandate. He held the position of head of the committee on humanitarian policy since 2020.
Head of NJSC Naftogaz Serhiy Koretskyi stated that it is necessary to wait for the vote on the Minister of Defense before making the next steps. The President will propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, after the appeal, agreed to hold consultations with the President regarding the candidacy of the Minister of Defense, but only after the appointment of the Prime Minister. Earlier it was reported that Zelenskyy would propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.
Serhiy Sternenko left the position of advisor to the Minister of Defense, where he dealt with UAV issues. He expressed hope for the approval of new tender requirements for FPV drones.
President Zelenskyy justified his desire to appoint Klymenko as Minister of Defense by his ability to reform the TCC. Fedorov loses his position due to the failure of this reform.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
MP Zheleznyak reported that President Zelenskyy will propose Ihor Klymenko, who headed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, for the post of Minister of Defense. Fedorov will not retain his post due to the failure of the TCC reform.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
President Zelenskyy reported the detention of 10 individuals, including the former commander of the 155th brigade, for the murder of two residents of the village of Kalynivka in Kyiv region. Minister Klymenko also added that law enforcement officers detained the 10th suspect in this case.
Former prisoners of war can restore their driver's licenses free of charge within one year of their release. Guardians of missing persons have been granted the right to manage their property.
Russian attack causes 26 fires in Kyiv, damaging the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal. Four people killed; SES aviation deployed to extinguish the flames.
During firefighting efforts in Kharkiv, 5 SES employees were killed as a result of repeated shelling. Another five rescuers sustained injuries of varying severity.