Politics
Russian billionaires are moving their capital abroad due to fears of confiscation
Some of Russia’s wealthiest individuals, including businessmen close to Vladimir Putin, have transferred billions of dollars abroad over the past year. According to Bloomberg, this was driven by concerns about the state of the Russian economy, the state budget and the risk of losing assets.
Russia is monitoring NATO exercises: what is Putin up to?
In Poland, it is believed that Russia has changed its tactics and is closely monitoring NATO exercises near the Baltic Sea, preparing for possible provocations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Budanov has responded to the protests over Fedorov’s resignation
Kirill Budanov, Head of the President’s Office, has responded to the public outcry and protests in support of Mykhailo Fedorov. He stated that Ukrainians have the right to ask the authorities difficult questions, but that internal disputes must not undermine the country’s unity during the war.
Turkey is ready to lead the maritime component of the security guarantees for Ukraine
Turkey is prepared to take a leading role in the maritime component of future international security guarantees for Ukraine. The naval forces of the allied states are already carrying out planning in this area.
Oleksandr Syrskyi has responded to Fedorov for the first time following his scathing criticism
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has responded publicly for the first time to the sharp criticism levelled at him by the Acting Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Fedorov. He thanked the former minister for his work and expressed his hope that he would remain part of Ukraine’s team.
