Politics

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” […]

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced upcoming decisions regarding changes in state institutions, including steps to improve relations with the United States and reform the management of Ukraine’s defense sector. On July 12, Zelenskyy said he held a working meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, during which he gave specific instructions related to the defense sector. “All available volumes of priority […]

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. […]

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 […]

Ukraine’s Government – the Cabinet of the Ministries of Ukraine – reshuffle scheduled for July 17, 2025. Yuliia Svyrydenko outlines Zelenskyy’s key priorities for the new Governmen as well as new positions leak reveals by the media. Yuliia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and formed deputy of Andriy Yermak, Head of the Presidential Office is likely the main candidate […]

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a new candidate for the position of Prime Minister of Ukraine. While the nominee’s name has not been officially confirmed, sources indicate that the president has initiated consultations on reshuffling the Cabinet and forming a new government. Today the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the First Deputy Prime Minsiter Yuliia Svyrydenko. Among other […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly weighing the dismissal of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, with plans to appoint him as Ukraine’s next ambassador to the United States — the country where his family is currently based. Here’s a brief reminder of what’s wrong with Umerov and why his dismissal is long overdue: And that’s far from the full list of […]

Multimillionaires have arrived to ask for money to rebuild Ukraine. Roman boutiques are packed, with sales nearly at Christmas levels. You can’t even squeeze into the Michelin-starred restaurants! All of this coincides with the arrival of our delegation in Italy for the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Sergiy Pogrebetskyy reveals. The delegation isn’t just big it’s HUGE! The President came with his […]