Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with corps commanders on the situation at the front. They discussed the need for additional 155-mm shells and means for long-range strikes.
Financial Times reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, does not have a clear strategy for victory, relying only on prolonged defense and mobilization. The conflict with the dismissed Minister of Defense Fedorov revealed disagreements in Ukraine's military strategy.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
Finland imposed a temporary restriction on maritime and air traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland. The restriction was a precautionary measure to ensure safety from possible drone attacks.
Anastasiia Fedorova urged Ukrainians not to build a cult of personality around her husband, the former Defense Minister. She noted that she is scared to live in a country where gratitude turns into a sick cult.
President Zelenskyy reported the strike on two logistics centers in the Moscow and Tambov regions, which supplied sanctioned components.
The head of the Polish government welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision regarding relations between the two states. Poland is ready for a serious and friendly dialogue with Ukraine on issues that unite and divide.
The lawyer arrived at the TCC in Kharkiv to provide legal assistance, but sustained severe injuries and was assigned disability group III. The perpetrator has not been identified, and the investigation continues after court intervention.
Zelenskyy's decision not to reappoint Fedorov has outraged some military personnel and veterans. They fear the curtailment of technological reforms in the army.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksandr Poklad as the temporary acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 622/2026 has been published.
Former Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev will join the economic direction of work in the Office of the President. Zelenskyy noted, that his experience will allow effective interaction with the government and parliamentarians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhiy Beskrestnov as his advisor on the development of technological areas of defense. The corresponding decree No. 621/2026 was published on the website of the head of state.
The President held a meeting on the Polish direction, agreeing to open all archives of the SBU and the SZR regarding the events in Volyn. It is also planned to increase permits for search and exhumation works.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to the resolution of the Polish Sejm on the Volyn tragedy, calling for constructive dialogue. Ukraine emphasized the importance of joint search efforts and equal relations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Yevhenii Khmara from the position of acting head of the SBU and head of the Special Operations Center "A". Earlier, the government appointed Khmara as acting Minister of Defense.
President Zelenskyy discussed technological aspects of defense with Serhiy Beskrestnov. They agreed on maximum cooperation to counter the aggressor.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the commander of the 3rd Army Corps, Andriy Biletskyi. He emphasized the need for strong frontline positions to protect Ukraine's independence.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from commanders on the front-line situation and announced a Staff meeting with weapons manufacturers. They discussed the need for fiber-optic drones and scaling up the experience of the "Charter" with foreign volunteers.
The government plans to consider personnel issues, including the appointment of acting ministers of defense and foreign affairs. Andrii Sybiha is proposed as acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Yevhen Khmara as acting Minister of Defense.
Dmytro Lytvyn stated that Yevhenii Khmara will have the same scope of tasks as Mykhailo Fedorov, as well as security competencies. President Zelenskyy discussed with Fedorov his role, and he remains on the team.
The government has ordered the reburial of the remains of Colonel of the Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic and the first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
President Zelenskyy reported that the SBU destroyed a military Tu-95 aircraft in Engels. The aircraft was used for missile strikes on Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky, who began preparing the government program. They discussed the heads of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the fact that the supervisory board of Naftogaz appointed Serhiy Fedorenko as the temporary head of the company.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Taras Kachka will combine work at the Ukrainian mission to the EU with the function of trade representative. Decisions on four more clusters in the EU accession negotiations are expected.
The President of Ukraine reacted to the night attack by the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements with partners on defense packages. As a result of the strikes in Odesa, two people were killed and five were injured, including three children.
President Zelenskyy stated that the strong side of the new Prime Minister Koretsky is his experience in state energy companies. He emphasized the need to prepare for winter and strengthen Ukraine's long-range capabilities.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Vitaliy Kim from the post of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. He appointed Heorhiy Reshetilov as acting head.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on July 16. The parties discussed diplomatic steps for peace, the situation on the front line, and the development of bilateral trade.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Major General Yevhen Khmara to temporarily serve as Minister of Defense. Khmara previously headed the Special Operations Center "A" of the SBU and temporarily led the Security Service of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced that tomorrow he will discuss the reset of foreign missions with Budanov and the diplomatic team. He emphasized the need to increase the efficiency of Ukrainian embassies.