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Ihor Klymenko is to become Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council
Former Minister of the Interior Ihor Klymenko will continue to work in the security and defence sector. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered him the post of head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council.
Andriy Sybiga is to become Ukraine’s acting Minister for Foreign Affairs – a source
Former Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga will continue to lead Ukraine’s diplomatic service on an interim basis until the new Cabinet of Ministers is formed. His full reappointment must be separately approved by the Verkhovna Rada upon the President’s recommendation.
Andy Burnham is set to become Prime Minister of the UK: what is known about him
Politician Andy Burnham has officially become leader of the Labour Party — he was the sole candidate and received 379 votes from his party’s MPs and 23 from the trade unions and socialist organisations that form part of the party.
Two people have died in France as a result of severe thunderstorms, and more than 50,000 have been left without electricity
On the night of 17 July, severe thunderstorms were reported in France, resulting in the deaths of at least two people. In addition, tens of thousands of households across various regions of the country were left without electricity.
CIA Director Retcliffe stated that the average survival time for Russian recruits on the front line is 30 minutes
John Ratcliffe, Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, has stated that the average lifespan of a Russian soldier upon arrival on the battlefield in Ukraine is between 20 and 30 minutes. According to him, one of the main reasons for this is Ukraine’s widespread use of attack drones equipped with artificial intelligence.
The FTA with Turkey will provide duty-free access for most Ukrainian goods
Once the free trade agreement comes into force, most Ukrainian goods will be able to be exported to Turkey without paying import duties. Certain sensitive categories will be subject to tariff quotas or a gradual reduction in duties during the transition period.
An investigation is underway in Hungary into possible treason by former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó
An official investigation has been launched in Hungary into possible links between former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russia. Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed that an investigation was underway, but did not disclose any details of the case.
Turkey has not confirmed that it has abandoned the Russian S-400s in order to rejoin the F-35 programme
The Turkish Ministry of Defence has stated that it is continuing to work on the issue of the Russian S-400 air defence missile systems, but has not confirmed reports of their possible sale or transfer to a third country. It is precisely this condition that is considered key to Ankara’s possible return to the US F-35 fighter jet programme.
Grey became the most popular car colour among Ukrainians in 2026
Grey cars are the most popular choice among Ukrainian motorists in 2026.
Serhiy Fedorenko has taken over as head of Naftogaz, replacing Koretsky
Serhiy Fedorenko, Commercial Director and member of the Management Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, has temporarily taken charge of the company. He has replaced Serhiy Koretskyi, who has taken up the post of Prime Minister.
Zelenskyy has appointed Taras Kachka as Ukraine’s representative to the EU
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the appointment of Taras Kachka as Ukraine’s representative to the European Union in Brussels.
Iran has carried out strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran has carried out missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting both countries to activate their air raid sirens and air defence systems. Incidents have also been reported in Qatar and Jordan amid the further escalation of the conflict.