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Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council

Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council

Former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. The presidential decree, No. 496/2025, was issued on July 18 2025 and published on the official website of the Office of the President. “To appoint Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine,” the decree reads. Rustem Umerov previously […]
 Jul 18, 2025
Former President Poroshenko’s Critique On New Ukraine’s Prime Minister Voting: Constitution in Question  

Former President Poroshenko’s Critique On New Ukraine’s Prime Minister Voting: Constitution in Question  

What former president Poroshenko says about today’s new PM voting. Zelensky’s face doesn’t look quite as smug as it used to. Poroshenko’s words about criminal prosecution of the Prime Minister and the President no longer provoke the usual goofy grimaces. “In June 2019, during the first week of the President’s term, a criminal case was opened against me based on […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Shmyhal Appointed as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence

Shmyhal Appointed as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence

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 the factions voted: Unlike most ministers who are nominated by […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Zelenskyy Appoints Stefanishyna as His Envoy, Proposes Her as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Zelenskyy Appoints Stefanishyna as His Envoy, Proposes Her as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.

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 with the U.S. -amid ongoing wartime challenges. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Yuliia Svyrydenko Confirmed as Ukraine’s New Prime Minister with 262 Votes

Yuliia Svyrydenko Confirmed as Ukraine’s New Prime Minister with 262 Votes

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 lead of Zelenskyy and Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak. […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Umerov Not the Only Candidate for Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Umerov Not the Only Candidate for Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.

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 Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team. A high-ranking source told Ukrainska Pravda: “It […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Ukraine’s MPs Propose Law to Penalize Journalists for Mentioning Lawyers Alongside Their Clients

Ukraine’s MPs Propose Law to Penalize Journalists for Mentioning Lawyers Alongside Their Clients

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 them are the committee chair and “Servant of the People” […]
 Jul 17, 2025
Head of Yavoriv Education Department Returns to Work After Bribe Arrest

Head of Yavoriv Education Department Returns to Work After Bribe Arrest

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 was detained for bribery, has returned to work. Volodymyr Baida […]
 Jul 17, 2025
The SAPO Launches Criminal Investigation into Acting Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna

The SAPO Launches Criminal Investigation into Acting Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna

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 initiated the proceedings based on facts reported in a Ukrainska […]
 Jul 16, 2025
Zelenskyy Personally Picked the Prime Minister and Assembled the Cabinet: proposed composition

Zelenskyy Personally Picked the Prime Minister and Assembled the Cabinet: proposed composition

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 the lineup of the incoming Cabinet of Ministers to his […]
 Jul 16, 2025
Zelenskyy Nominates Former PM Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s New Defense Minister

Zelenskyy Nominates Former PM Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s New Defense Minister

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, he will replace Rustem Umerov, who currently holds the post. […]
 Jul 16, 2025
The Shabunin Case: DBR Investigators Raid Kharkiv Apartment of Famed Pilot ‘Juice’

The Shabunin Case: DBR Investigators Raid Kharkiv Apartment of Famed Pilot ‘Juice’

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 July 11. “They (the investigators) just called me and informed […]
 Jul 16, 2025

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