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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
Zelenskyy Personally Picked the Prime Minister and Assembled the Cabinet: proposed composition
President Zelenskyy personally introduces Yuliia Svyrydenko as his new prime minister choice and presents his proposed Cabinet lineup — merging ministries and reshaping Ukraine’s wartime leadership on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 16, 2025
Zelenskyy Nominates Former PM Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s New Defense Minister
President Zelenskyy nominates former prime minister Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s next defense minister, tapping his leadership experience amid intensified war strategy and domestic arms production focus. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 16, 2025
The Shabunin Case: DBR Investigators Raid Kharkiv Apartment of Famed Pilot ‘Juice’
Investigators from Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation raided the Kharkiv home of deceased pilot Andrii “Juice” Pilshchykov as part of the criminal probe into anti-corruption activist Vitalii Shabunin — the controversial case unfolds on empr.media.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 16, 2025
PM Denys Shmyhal: “I Hand Over a Financially Stable Ukraine”
Ukraine’s parliament overwhelmingly votes to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet — a historic move that paves the way for a new government amid ongoing wartime challenges. | empr.media
Jul 16, 2025
Ukrainian MP’s Russian Connections and Security Lapses
Servant of the People MP Yevhen Kaptelov’s Russia links — including family in Moscow and past political activity there — raise alarm over Ukraine’s security checks and access to state secrets, only on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 16, 2025