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Kuleba called for Syrsky to be dismissed following Fedorov’s resignation
Former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has stated that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, should also step down if it was indeed the conflict with Mykhailo Fedorov that led to the Defence Minister’s resignation.
Apple is preparing to launch updated iPads
Apple plans to unveil a new iPad mini in October 2026, which will feature an OLED display for the first time to deliver better picture quality.
French company Alta Ares is investing €10 million in the development of drone production in Ukraine
The French developer Alta Ares is set to invest 10 million euros in expanding its operations in Ukraine, which represents one-fifth of the 50 million euros in investment the company recently secured.
A Ukrainian interceptor drone has destroyed a Russian ‘Orion’ drone, which may be capable of carrying ‘Banderole’ missiles
The Ukrainian military shot down a Russian ‘Orion’ drone using an interceptor drone. This type of UAV is capable of carrying S8000 ‘Banderole’ cruise missiles.
Varus is acquiring the ‘Kolo’ chain of shops from ATB co-owner Butkevych
The Antimonopoly Committee has authorised the retail chain operator Varus to acquire the company that operates the ‘Kolo’ stores. The buyer will gain control of the ‘neighbourhood’ retail chain, which operates mainly in Kyiv, the Kyiv region and Odesa.
Zelenskyy has dismissed the heads of the Kyiv City Military Administration and the Kyiv and Mykolaiv Regional State Administrations
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Timur Tkachenko from his post as head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, and Mykola Kalashnyk and Vitaliy Kim from their posts as heads of the Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions. Kalashnik and Kim have joined the new government.
In the US, a bill imposing sanctions on Russia has secured the necessary votes: what happens next?
The draft bill on sanctions against Russia, introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has already secured the required number of votes — more than 60.
Oleksandr Poklad is to take charge of the SBU following Khmara’s move to the Ministry of Defence
Oleksandr Poklad, First Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine, is to become the agency’s acting head. This personnel change follows the move of the current head of the SBU, Yevhen Khmara, to the Ministry of Defence.
Russia has attacked the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions; there are casualties and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on a number of Ukrainian regions. The highest number of casualties has been recorded in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Apple and Google have removed the Russian app VK from their app stores following EU sanctions
Russian apps from the VK holding company can no longer be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Apple removed them on 25 June, citing compliance with sanctions requirements, whilst Google removed the services after VK was added to the European Union’s sanctions list.
Trump is considering the possibility of landing troops on Iranian islands
Following a series of meetings with senior administration officials and military leaders, US President Donald Trump is considering options for expanding the US military operation against Iran. No final decision has yet been taken, although the White House states that the diplomatic route remains the priority.
Andriy Yermak met with Syrskyi following Fedorov’s resignation
Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, visited the command post of Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in one of the frontline regions. The meeting took place following Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as Defence Minister and a public dispute between him and the Commander-in-Chief.