Politics
![President Zelenskyy and former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at a working meeting where institutional reforms and U.S. ties were discussed. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/zelenskyy-umerov-300x200.jpg)
Zelenskyy Announces Institutional Changes Following Meeting with Former Defense Minister Umerov
After a working meeting with former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Zelenskyy announces imminent institutional reforms to strengthen Ukraine’s defense sector and boost ties with the United States. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 16, 2025
![President Zelenskyy speaks to faction MPs presenting the new Cabinet lineup with Yuliia Svyrydenko as his chosen prime minister nominee for Ukraine’s government reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/zelenskyy-svyrydenko.jpeg)
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
![Denys Shmyhal at a government press briefing in Kyiv after his nomination by President Zelenskyy as Ukraine’s new defense minister amid war reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/shmyhal-verkhovna-rada-300x168.jpg)
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

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
![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}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/yulia-svyrydenko-300x225.jpg)
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
![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}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/zelenskyy-svyrydenko-300x195.jpg)
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

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
![Outrage grows after Ukraine’s huge delegation attends a Rome‑based recovery conference with ministers, MPs and officials shopping and dining while promised reconstruction funds lag — on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/vlada-300x200.png)
Roman Holidays of the Ukrainian Government During Wartime
Outrage grows after Ukraine’s huge delegation attends a Rome‑based recovery conference with ministers, MPs and officials shopping and dining while promised reconstruction funds lag — on empr.media. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Jul 13, 2025
![Ukrainian MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi at a press briefing confirming about 20 presidential decrees for ambassador rotations and diplomatic reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-300x186.jpg)
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Major Reshuffle: 20 Key Ambassadorial Appointments to be Revealed
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says President Zelenskyy is preparing roughly 20 presidential decrees to rotate, dismiss and appoint ambassadors across key global missions, confirming a major diplomatic reshuffle. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 11, 2025
![U.S. Capitol Building in Washington where senators debate the Sanctioning Russia Act, including proposals for 500% tariffs on Russian energy buyers. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/usa-300x240.png)
U.S. Congress Readies Bold Action with Grahams Bill: A Game-Changing 500% Tariffs on Russia
U.S. lawmakers push the bipartisan *Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025*, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, featuring massive 500% tariffs on Russia and nations buying its energy to force Kremlin to the negotiating table. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Jul 11, 2025

Controversial Appointment: Zalishchuk Takes the Helm as Ambassador to Sweden, Sparking Debate
Ukraine appoints Hanna Zalishchuk as ambassador to Sweden amid political debate, spotlighting diplomatic strategy and domestic controversy as Kyiv deepens European ties.
Jul 10, 2025

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Arrives in Kyiv
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul lands in Kyiv to reaffirm Berlin’s support for Ukraine’s defense and diplomacy, signaling strengthened ties and strategic discussions.
Jun 30, 2025