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Ukraine’s international partners are searching for ways to influence the government in order to halt its authoritarian drift without undermining the country’s defense. Sofiya Fedyna reveals. Today, the leading publication Financial Times published an article describing how Zelenskyy’s administration is increasingly using martial law to eliminate opponents. The article mentions:…

Ukraine’s Parliament Appoints Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Defence. On July 17, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as the country’s new Minister of Defence. The decision was supported by 267 MPs. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister. Here’s how…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Olha Stefanishyna as his special envoy and formally proposed her candidacy for the post of Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States. This move signals a continuation of Zelensky’s recent personnel reshuffle within the government and diplomatic corps, aimed at boosting Ukraine’s international partnerships – particularly…

The Verkhovna Rada has officially appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister of Ukraine, following a nomination by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On July 17, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved Yuliia Svyrydenko as the country’s new Prime Minister. Svyrydenko received 262 votes, a clear majority, signaling that lawmakers followed the…

Not Just Umerov: Stefanishyna Also Considered for U.S. Ambassador Post. The Office of the President of Ukraine is considering not only current Defense Minister Rustem Umerov but also Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna as a potential candidate for the post of ambassador to the United States, according to sources within President…

Ukraine’s MPs propose punishing journalists for any mentions of lawyers alongside their clients. This week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider Bill No. 12320 for its second reading. The bill’s authors include MP Hryhoriy Mamka, formerly of OPZZh, as well as other members of the Verkhovna Rada’s law enforcement committee. Among…

The head of Yavoriv education department, Lviv region, who was previously detained for for allegedly accepting an 800,000 UAH bribe, has reportedly returned to his post, sparking public outrage and concerns over accountability in public service. The head of the education department of the Yavoriv City Council, Volodymyr Baida, who…

On the night of July 16, Russia launched a massive attack on Vinnytsia. As a result of the enemy strike, hits were recorded on industrial and civilian infrastructure facilities, with 8 people injured. It was reported by Natalia Zabolotna, Deputy Head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration and during the…

The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has launched a criminal investigation into the alleged misconduct of Acting Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine – and current Minister of Justice – Olha Stefanishyna. This was confirmed to Suspilne by SAPO spokesperson Olha Postoliuk. According to her, SAPO…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has introduced the proposed composition of the new Cabinet of Ministers to members of the “Servant of the People” parliamentary faction. This presentation took place this everning as ahead of the official government reshuffle, scheduled for tomorrow July 17, 2025. On July 16, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced…

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally submitted the candidacy of Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s former Prime Minister, for the position of Minister of Defense to the Verkhovna Rada. This move comes amid a broader government reshuffle, with Shmyhal stepping down from his role as Prime Minister. If the Verkhovna Rada will vote,…

Investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) conducted a search in the apartment of Ukraine’s Hero, pilot Andrii Pilshchykov, known as ‘Juice.’ The reason behind this was a case being fabricated against Vitalii Shabunin. Andrii’s mother, Liliya Averyanova, told Suspilne that the investigators raided Juice’s apartment in Kharkiv on…