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Ukraine president addressing media about Russian breakthrough near Dobropillia with maps and military situation briefing in political context

Zelenskyy on Russian Breakthrough Near Dobropillia: Setting the Stage for the Trump – Putin Meeting

Ukraine’s president discusses the situation after reported Russian advances near Dobropillia and offers an information backdrop ahead of the Trump‑Putin summit, stressing implications for frontline strategy and diplomacy. ([empr.media]

Aug 13, 2025

President Trump and President Putin at the Alaska summit with concerned Ukrainian and European leaders watching developments unfold

Trump – Putin summit has laid the groundwork for betraying Ukraine behind its back

Analysis suggests the Trump‑Putin Alaska summit may be laying groundwork for diplomatic decisions affecting Ukraine without Kyiv’s participation, sparking fears in Kyiv and Europe of being sidelined behind Ukraine’s back. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Aug 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressing peace and sovereignty, underscoring readiness for dialogue, not capitulation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready for peace, but not for capitulation

President Zelenskyy affirms Ukraine’s firm stance: peace talks welcomed, but surrender is off the table. Discover how Kyiv frames diplomacy versus capitulation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Aug 9, 2025

Anti‑corruption leaders from NABU and SAPO at a press briefing demanding SBU disclose evidence backing state treason claims. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

NABU and SAPO urge SBU to disclose evidence of alleged detectives’ state treason

NABU and SAPO publicly call on the SBU to release all evidence behind high‑stakes treason accusations against detectives, escalating Ukraine’s anti‑corruption showdown. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Aug 8, 2025

EU enlargement chief Marta Kos meets Ukrainian leaders as Kyiv appoints a new Economic Security Bureau head in a major reform push toward EU accession. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

“Progress must continue”: EU enlargement chief backs Ukraine’s new Economic Security Bureau head

EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos applauds Ukraine’s appointment of the new Economic Security Bureau head, calling it essential for reform and EU accession progress. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Aug 7, 2025

Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy stands as the newly appointed head of Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau after a controversial delay and political scrutiny.

After scandal delays, Tsyvinskyy appointed to lead Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine. Why it matters

Despite political scandal and delayed government approval, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy is appointed head of Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau — a key reform move tied to IMF aid and business trust. Empr.media explains why it matters.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Aug 6, 2025

Zelenskyy Signs Deportee Recognition Law | Empr.media

Zelenskyy Signs Law Recognizing Ukrainians Resettled From Poland as Deportees

President Zelenskyy signs historic law recognizing Ukrainians forcibly resettled from Poland (1944–1951) as deportees, granting status, benefits and restitution rights.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Aug 4, 2025

Ukraine Launches Customs Chief Selection Process | Empr.media

Ukrainian Government Finally Launches Selection for New Customs Chief

Ukraine has finally launched an open competition to select a new head of its State Customs Service, forming a commission with Ukrainian and international experts to reboot customs and boost transparency. Empr.media reports.

Aug 4, 2025

EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová meets Ukraine’s Prosecutor General to underscore the importance of safeguarding NABU and SAPO independence.

The EU Ambassador discussed the independence of NABU and SAPO with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General

EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová discussed the critical need for the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) to remain independent with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General. Empr.media reports.

Aug 2, 2025

Ukrainian MPs vote in parliament as lawmakers restore the independence and powers of NABU and SAPO following nationwide protests and political backlash.

Ukrainian Parliament Restores Powers to NABU and SAPO

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada passed a bill reinstating full procedural powers and autonomy for the National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) after mass protests and Western criticism. Empr.media reports.

Jul 31, 2025

Dmytro Kostiuk Quits Servant of the People | Empr.media

Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk Quits ‘Servant of the People’ Over Anti-Anti-Corruption Vote

Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk announces his departure from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction over anti‑corruption vote controversy. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}