Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Ruslan Oliinyk as acting head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration. The corresponding decree No. 616/2026 has been published.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Timur Tkachenko from the post of head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. The relevant decree No. 615/2026 has been published.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia in Turkey. One of the outcomes could be a ceasefire, but the Russian Federation has not yet agreed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Yevhenii Khmara to temporarily serve as acting Minister of Defense. Khmara is to continue reforming the defense sector and ensure results.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that deputies of "Servants of the People" were informed that the Verkhovna Rada will not convene until August 18. The party has not yet commented on this information.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that due to Ukraine's actions, the number of Russians who wish for the end of the war is growing. At the same time, he emphasized that respect for Ukrainians in the Russian Federation has not increased.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced funding of 300 million euros jointly with Sweden for the supply of 16 Gripen E aircraft. The funds will go towards the aircraft, pilot training and infrastructure, with the first aircraft expected in 2029.
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".
Illia K. is accused of desecrating memorials and preparing sabotage with the aim of inciting ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that people have the right to protest over Fedorov's resignation, as Ukraine is fighting for freedom. He added that he cannot answer some questions in detail due to secrets from the Russians.
President Zelenskyy stated that the parties did not find unity, and he will have to resolve the issue. He emphasized that without him, they do not sit down.
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.
The President of Ukraine met with the outgoing Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The leaders paid tribute to the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
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.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that the average life expectancy of a Russian recruit on the battlefield in Ukraine is 20-30 minutes due to AI-based drones. Kyiv limits Moscow's advances thanks to innovations with attack drones.
The parliamentary committee supported the appointment of Serhiy Koretsky as Prime Minister. Consideration of the issue in the Verkhovna Rada is expected today.
President Zelenskyy reported two dead and five wounded as a result of a night missile attack on Kyiv. He emphasized the need to accelerate deliveries of interceptors for air defense due to the sixth ballistic attack on the capital in July.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Kyiv on Thursday for a final summit with Zelenskyy. He will reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine and the allocation of £3 billion per year.
President Zelenskyy has officially submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacy of Serhiy Koretsky for the position of Prime Minister. The parliament will consider the motion in the near future.
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.
At the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, the president called for strengthening coordination and sanctions. The leaders of the region confirmed support for Ukraine and its European integration.
The President of Ukraine met with the leaders of Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Albania, Croatia and Slovenia. The sides discussed cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia.
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.
MP Olga Vasylevska-Smaglyuk reported that there is no candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the US yet.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
The President of Ukraine stated that after the parliamentary elections in russia, the kremlin may intensify mobilization due to a lack of funds for contract recruitment. He emphasized the need to prepare for new challenges.
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.
President Zelenskyy reported on the discussion of possible changes among Ukrainian ambassadors. There are no final decisions yet, the information will be made public later.