Politics
Regarding the SBU’s allegations of possible cooperation between a NABU employee and a representative of Russian intelligence services. In August 2023, NABU received information from the leadership of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) regarding potential risks associated with one of the Bureau’s employees. The report stated that during this individual’s service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (from 2012 […]
On Monday, July 21, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General’s Office conducted around 70 searches involving employees of NABU – the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. NABU emphasizes that these investigative actions are being carried out without court warrants, while the SBU and the Prosecutor’s Office suspect one of NABU’s top officials of aiding Russia. NV […]
All According to the Law: How the Cabinet Canceled the Appointment of the Head of Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security. When allies can’t win through a fair competition, they “legally” cancel the results using dirty tricks. And then, of course, one can put on a white dress and head off to serve as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States. In […]
After 41 months of this horrible war, former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice states that the war has reached a turning point. President Trump, and the EU, have finally committed together to take a much more aggressive stance on Russia. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice weighed in earlier this week on President Trump’s ultimatum on Russia, suggesting it is a […]
Former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. The presidential decree, No. 496/2025, was issued on July 18 2025 and published on the official website of the Office of the President. “To appoint Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine,” the decree reads. Rustem Umerov previously […]
What former president Poroshenko says about today’s new PM voting. Zelensky’s face doesn’t look quite as smug as it used to. Poroshenko’s words about criminal prosecution of the Prime Minister and the President no longer provoke the usual goofy grimaces. “In June 2019, during the first week of the President’s term, a criminal case was opened against me based on […]
Ukraine’s Parliament Appoints Denys Shmyhal as Minister of Defence. On July 17, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the appointment of Denys Shmyhal as the country’s new Minister of Defence. The decision was supported by 267 MPs. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s new Defence Minister. Here’s how the factions voted: Unlike most ministers who are nominated by […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]