Ukraine

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has just dismissed Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and the entire Government. On Wednesday, July 16, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal addressed parliament ahead of a scheduled vote on his resignation, stating that he is leaving the government with a stable financial foundation and fully met obligations. A total of 261 Members of Parliament voted in […]

Unanswered Questions: Ukrainian MP Yevhen Kaptelov’s Russian Connections and Ukraine’s Security Lapses. In the case of the Servant of the People MP Yevhen Kaptelov, whose wife and children left for Russia in January 2022, one thing troubles: why did Ukrainian authorities only begin an investigation now, in July 2025, when information about the MP and his family appeared in the […]

The investigator has filed a motion to impose pre-trial restrictions on Vitalii Shabunin. Pechersk Court of Kyiv places anti-corruption activist Vitalii Shabunin under personal recognizance amid fraud charges. In addition, Shabunin’s legal defense is demanding that the legality of the searches be reviewed with the participation of both the lawyers and Vitaliy himself. This is due to the investigators’ blatant […]