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Kyiv TCR Serviceman Beats Mobilized Man to Death After Unit Rejections: Court Ruling Revealed
A Kyiv Territorial Combat Reserve (TCR) serviceman was convicted for beating a mobilized man to death after the victim had been rejected from the unit, according to a newly released court ruling detailing the fatal assault.
Jul 21, 2025
Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office Employee, Son of Pro-Russian Comedian, Kills Woman in Hit-and-Run on Wrong Side of Road
A Kyiv Prosecutor’s Office employee — and son of a well‑known pro‑Russian comedian — allegedly killed a woman in a hit‑and‑run after driving the wrong way, sparking legal action and public outrage.
Jul 20, 2025
Verkhovna Rada Significantly Expands SBU’s Elite Alpha Special Forces Unit
Ukraine’s parliament passed a law to expand the elite SBU Alpha special operations unit to 10,000 fighters, restructuring national security firepower amid ongoing war. Read on empr.media.
Jul 19, 2025
Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council
President Zelenskyy appoints Rustem Umerov as Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, tasking him with strengthening strategic coordination and national security execution during wartime.
Jul 18, 2025
Former President Poroshenko’s Critique On New Ukraine’s Prime Minister Voting: Constitution in Question
Former President Petro Poroshenko breaks silence, calling Ukraine’s parliamentary vote for a new prime minister unconstitutional, citing fake coalition claims and legal concerns — only on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 17, 2025
Shmyhal Appointed as Ukraine’s Minister of Defence
Ukraine’s parliament votes in former prime minister Denys Shmyhal as the new minister of defence, tasking him with guiding wartime strategy and reform as the conflict with Russia continues.
Jul 17, 2025
Zelenskyy Appoints Stefanishyna as His Envoy, Proposes Her as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.
President Zelenskyy appoints Olha Stefanishyna as his special envoy to strengthen Ukraine‑U.S. ties and formally proposes her as ambassador to Washington while the approval process continues on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 17, 2025
Yuliia Svyrydenko Confirmed as Ukraine’s New Prime Minister with 262 Votes
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada confirms Yuliia Svyrydenko as prime minister with 262 votes, marking a major government reshuffle amid the ongoing war. What’s next for Kyiv’s leadership?
Jul 17, 2025
Umerov Not the Only Candidate for Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S.
President Zelenskyy considers candidates beyond Rustem Umerov for Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S., including Olha Stefanishyna and others — the diplomatic reshuffle unfolds on empr.media.
Jul 17, 2025
Ukraine’s MPs Propose Law to Penalize Journalists for Mentioning Lawyers Alongside Their Clients
Ukraine’s MPs table Bill No. 12320 that would impose administrative fines for public mention of a lawyer alongside their client — critics warn it could chill reporting and press freedom. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 17, 2025
Head of Yavoriv Education Department Returns to Work After Bribe Arrest
The head of Yavoriv’s education department returns to work despite an ongoing bribery probe after prosecutors failed to extend his suspension and a court lifted the asset freeze — empr.media reports.
Jul 17, 2025
The SAPO Launches Criminal Investigation into Acting Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna
Ukraine’s anti-corruption prosecutors open a criminal case after allegations in a journalistic investigation, examining possible abuse of office tied to acting deputy prime minister and justice minister Olha Stefanishyna. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 16, 2025