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Smoke rises over a frontline sector near the Dnipropetrovsk region border as Ukrainian defenders under the Khortytsia OSG repel Russian probes and artillery assaults.

The Operational-Strategic Group “Khortytsia” Reported on the Fighting near the Dnipropetrovsk Region Border

Ukraine’s Operational‑Strategic Group Khortytsia reports fierce combat and probing attacks near the border with Dnipropetrovsk region as Russian forces test Ukrainian defenses — full frontline breakdown on empr.media.
Jul 16, 2025
Anti‑corruption activist Vitalii Shabunin at a press moment amid protests and legal battles over criminal charges and political pressure from Zelenskyy’s administration.

Brief Update on the Zelenskyy Office VS. Vitalii Shabunin Case

Vitalii Shabunin — head of the Anti‑Corruption Action Centre — is under SBI investigation for alleged military evasion and fraud; court imposes personal obligations, and a related privacy scandal intensifies debate on political pressure.
Jul 16, 2025
Ukrainian defenders engage in fierce frontline combat with Russian drones overhead and artillery explosions shaping the brutal July 15, 2025 war landscape.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of July 15, 2025

On July 15, 2025 Russia intensified assaults with drone and artillery barrages on eastern and northern fronts while Ukrainian defenders repelled waves of strikes and maintained critical positions — detailed on empr.media.
Jul 15, 2025
Yuliia Svyrydenko stands at the podium after being introduced as the likely next prime minister ahead of Ukraine’s July 17 Cabinet reshuffle.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Ukraine’s Government Reshuffle Scheduled for July 17: Key Changes Revealed

Ukraine’s July 17 government reshuffle will tap Yuliia Svyrydenko as prime minister, overhaul ministries, merge key portfolios and position Denys Shmyhal to head the Defense Ministry — full breakdown on empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 14, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a podium outlining NATO‑funded weapons supplies for Ukraine and warning of tariffs against Russia. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Donald Trump Issues Statement on Weapons Supplies to Ukraine and Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a deal to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO allies and threatens “very severe” tariffs and sanctions on Russia if a peace deal isn’t reached — U.S. foreign policy shifts on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Jul 14, 2025
President Zelenskyy meets with First Deputy PM Yuliia Svyrydenko during consultation on her nomination as Ukraine’s new prime minister candidate in the government reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Zelenskyy Proposes New Candidate to Lead Ukraine’s Government

President Zelenskyy proposes First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko as the next head of Ukraine’s government, triggering cabinet renewal talks and strategic leadership changes on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 14, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers under fire alongside drone silhouettes overhead, illustrating intense combat and drone warfare during the July 14, 2025 Russia‑Ukraine war escalation.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of July 14, 2025

On July 14, 2025 Russia’s drones killed a civilian in Sumy, power outages hit local areas, and Ukraine’s SBU reported killing Russian agents in Kyiv region counter‑operations — detailed war updates on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 14, 2025
Russia unleashed a combined missile and Shahed drone barrage on Chernivtsi, killing several civilians, injuring many more and damaging homes, shops and infrastructure in the western city. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Details of the Horrific Russian Missile and Shahed Drones Attack on Chernivtsi

Russia unleashed a combined missile and Shahed drone barrage on Chernivtsi, killing several civilians, injuring many more and damaging homes, shops and infrastructure in the western city. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 14, 2025
Rustem Umerov listens during a government session in Kyiv as discussions swirl on his potential reassignment to lead Ukraine’s embassy in Washington, D.C.

President Considers Dismissing Defense Minister Umerov, Reassigning Him as Ambassador to the U.S. – Where His Family Resides

President Zelenskyy has publicly acknowledged considering Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for the ambassador post in Washington — a move tied to diplomatic strategy and reshuffling senior defense leadership while Umerov’s family resides in the U.S. — on empr.media.
Jul 14, 2025
Ukrainian defenders engaged in heavy combat at the front with smoke and explosions as Russian forces press across multiple directions on July 13, 2025.

Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of July 13, 2025

On July 13, 2025 intense fighting erupted along key fronts as Russia launched air and ground attacks across Kupiansk, Lyman, Toretsk and other sectors, while Ukrainian defenders repelled multiple assaults — detailed war updates on empr.media.
Jul 13, 2025
Anti‑corruption leader Vitalii Shabunin in Kyiv court amid criminal charges and protests over alleged political persecution, raising democracy concerns. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Political Persecution of Vitalii Shabunin in Wartime Ukraine: A Test of Democratic Values

The Shabunin case — criminal probes, raids and legal pressure on Ukraine’s leading anti‑corruption activist — is framed by critics as political persecution that challenges democratic norms in wartime. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 13, 2025
State Bureau of Investigation searches targeted Vitalii Shabunin’s Kyiv home and military station amid a smear campaign and procedural violations; civil society names alleged actors behind the actions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Searches Targeting the Head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center: Vitalii Shabunin Reveals Details and Names Those Behind Them

State Bureau of Investigation searches targeted Vitalii Shabunin’s Kyiv home and military station amid a smear campaign and procedural violations; civil society names alleged actors behind the actions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 13, 2025

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