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. […]

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” […]

On the night of July 16, Russia launched a massive attack on Vinnytsia. As a result of the enemy strike, hits were recorded on industrial and civilian infrastructure facilities, with 8 people injured. It was reported by Natalia Zabolotna, Deputy Head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration and during the unified news marathon as well as by State Emergency Service […]

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 […]

Pirates of the Azov Sea: How the Russians Steal Ukrainian Grain with the Assistance of the Danish Company Baltic Control. Assisted in conducting an investigation into the theft of 420.6 thousand tonnes of grain from occupied Berdiansk. The authors identified 20 vessels that carried out 85 voyages during the 2024–2025 period. KibOrg News investigates. Over the past year and a […]

Russia – Ukraine war latest updates from the General Staff of Ukraine as of July 16, 2025. The 1239nd day of the full-scale invasion and 4,151 day of the russia’s war against Ukraine has begun. Ukraine’s General Staff continues to report extremely high Russian losses, particularly in drone assets, artillery, and infantry. The Pokrovsk and Lyman directions remain the hottest zones, […]

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 […]

On one of the hottest sectors of the front, a group of Ukrainian infantrymen has been holding a position deep behind enemy lines for an extended period. One of the soldiers in this group has been continuously on position for 210 days, another for 200 days. Yuriy Butusov reveals. They endure thanks to their iron will, skills, and the extraordinary […]

The Defense Forces of Ukraine, within the framework of the operational-strategic group of troops “Khortytsia”, reported an intense situation on the border of the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. Russian troops are attempting to break through the defense lines of Ukrainian units in the area where Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions meet. The enemy is using aviation, artillery, and assault units, particularly […]

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 […]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially proposed First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko to lead Ukraine’s government. What is known about her? Olga Armyanyshyna, Radio Liberty investigstes. — What did you dream of becoming as a child? — As a child, I dreamed of becoming a conductor, and I believe that dream has come true. The future conductor of Ukraine’s economy began […]