President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Oleksandr Patskan and Oleksiy Tomashuk as deputy heads of agencies responsible for digitalization. Patskan will take a position in the State Service for Children's Affairs, and Tomashuk – in the State Agency PlayCity.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a multi-level agreement on new Patriot systems and missiles for them. Ukraine will also continue active drone operations on Russian territory in response to attacks.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov, discussing the contracting of drones and increasing their production. The head of state announced new steps in defense management and improving relations with the United States.
The 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will be held online within the next 10 days. The meeting will be co-chaired by Great Britain and Germany.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced his intention to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the USA, Oksana Markarova, considering Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as a possible successor. This decision could lead to significant reshuffles in the Ukrainian government.
President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi to intensify contacts with the USA, primarily regarding air defense. This concerns all elements of supplies from America for the protection of Ukrainian positions and people.
President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.
Suspended deliveries of some American military aid to Ukraine may resume after a series of meetings in Italy and Ukraine. The US has already informed Kyiv of its intention to resume supplies of engineering equipment and some types of armored vehicles.
President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov to prepare for the next "Ramstein" meetings in various formats. Ukraine expects new steps for stability from the format in August-September.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna denied talks about her possible dismissal and appointment as Ukraine's ambassador to the USA. She noted that such discussions had not taken place either in the government or in parliament, and her work schedule was planned until the end of the year.
President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.
The DOT-Chain Defense digital system has started operating in Ukraine, accelerating the supply of weapons for the Defense Forces. In the pilot launch, 10 brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are participating, for which the Ministry of Defense has allocated one billion hryvnias for the purchase of FPV drones and other equipment.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and protection against Russian long-range strikes. Zelenskyy recognized the brigades that showed the best results at the front and thanked for the long-range capabilities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with representatives of American companies, emphasizing the importance of their work in Ukraine and support in relations with the USA. He stressed that American systems in Ukraine protect not only people but also businesses.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held a conversation with the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee of the US Congress, Brian Mast. They discussed defense support for Ukraine, strengthening air defense, the visit of the Ukrainian delegation to the USA, and the situation in the Middle East.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the Ministers of Defense and Foreign Affairs regarding relations with the United States. Details of the supply of defense support, including air defense components, were discussed against the backdrop of the US cessation of supplying certain types of weapons.
Ukraine has launched mass production of "LEGIT" combat robots, developed by the HUR MOD (Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense). These robots perform reconnaissance, logistical, and fire support tasks for the Defense Forces.
Ukraine is preparing to launch the Defence City joint arms production program with international partners by September. The program includes 21 initiatives for localizing production in Ukraine and up to 10 projects abroad, particularly in Denmark and the United Kingdom.
Ukrainian manufacturers have reached the capacity to produce over 4 million drones annually. As of June, 1.5 million drones have already been delivered to the front.
Ukraine has developed a plan for long-range operations and contracted tens of thousands of drones for high-precision strikes on targets in Russia. An increase in the number of operations and the contracting of new drones are planned to intensify the strikes.
Ukraine is actively improving its fortifications to effectively counter the tactics of Russian assault groups. According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, 50% of the work planned for 2025 has already been completed.
Ukraine plans to consider a meeting of leaders after humanitarian issues are resolved. Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov announced additional clarifications regarding the course of negotiations.
Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov stated that contract servicemen aged 18-24 demonstrated high professionalism. The Ministry of Defence is ready to improve the motivational package to attract new fighters.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine stated about the participation of 11,000 DPRK fighters in the war and the probable dispatch of additional forces. These units have already suffered significant losses, indicating the depletion of the DPRK's elite reserve.
Ukraine is working with allies, particularly the United States, to organize a meeting of leaders. The Ministry of Defense is also focusing on obtaining additional air defense systems and producing millions of drones.
Great Britain will provide Ukraine with 350 missiles for air defense systems, which will be paid for from the income from frozen Russian assets. These missiles will be used by specially designed anti-aircraft missile systems, five of which will also be delivered in the near future.
Ukraine's prospects of joining NATO are diminishing, but the Alliance is considering increasing investment in the arms industry. So far, the US has not committed to providing further weapons, but European countries are financing the production of Ukrainian combat drones.
Denmark has allocated almost 3. 3 billion hryvnias for launching Ukrainian defense production on its territory. This project is the first step of the Build with Ukraine initiative, agreed upon during the Ramstein format meeting in Brussels, and will strengthen cooperation in the defense sector.
Ukraine and Great Britain have agreed on joint drone production, with the British side providing funding for the first three years. The drones produced will be directed to the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during the war, and after its end, they will be distributed between the countries.
