Politics
The new Minister of the Interior, Ivan Vygivskyi, has made his first statement following his appointment
Following his appointment as Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivan Vygivskyi stated that he would continue to work on strengthening national security and developing the entire Ministry of Internal Affairs system. Before joining the government, he headed the National Police.
Yevhen Khmara will serve as acting Minister of Defence of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has instructed the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Yevhen Khmara, to temporarily take charge of the Ministry of Defence. Once the necessary legal procedures have been completed, the Head of State plans to submit his nomination to the Verkhovna Rada for appointment as minister.
The UK is to allocate €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets
The UK will provide €300 million to Ukraine for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets by 2029.
The Verkhovna Rada has suspended its plenary sessions until 18 August
The Verkhovna Rada will not hold any plenary sessions for almost a month. The next parliamentary session is provisionally scheduled for 18 August.
Fedorov’s press briefing: the conflict with Syrskyi and the blocking of reforms
Mykhailo Fedorov stated that he had left the Ministry of Defence due to ongoing conflict with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi. According to the former minister, the military leadership had blocked the reforms and personnel changes he had proposed.
Koretsky made his first statement following his appointment and outlined his top priority
The key task of the new Cabinet of Ministers is to ensure that the Ukrainian Defence Forces are fully equipped and to expand the Ukrainian defence industry.
The UK plans to develop its own ballistic missiles and supply them to Ukraine — media reports
The UK has signed contracts with several companies to develop its first ballistic missile in more than half a century, with the aim of supporting Ukraine and reducing Europe’s dependence on American weaponry.
The Pentagon is considering possible scenarios for military action against Cuba
Senior officials at the US Department of Defence are considering various options for possible action regarding Cuba. According to CBS News, no final decisions have yet been taken regarding a military operation.
Koretsky has submitted the composition of the new Cabinet to Parliament: the full list
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi has submitted the names of 16 candidates for the new Cabinet of Ministers to the Verkhovna Rada. The list does not include candidates for the posts of Minister of Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, whom parliament appoints on the recommendation of the President.
Fedorov blamed Syrsky for the mobilisation problems
Mykhailo Fedorov, who has resigned as Minister of Defence, believes that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and the General Staff are primarily to blame for the current mobilisation problems.
Greece is blocking the 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia — FT
Greece is blocking the EU’s new, 21st package of sanctions against Russia because of the restrictions on Russian gas. The country wants to protect the shipping company Dynagas, which transports Russian liquefied natural gas.
Who will leave and who will stay: the Rada has named a possible cabinet line-up, with the biggest question mark remaining over the new defence minister
On 16 July, the Verkhovna Rada approved the nomination of Serhiy Koretskyi, head of Naftogaz, for the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. Before the vote, MPs published a preliminary list of candidates for the new Cabinet of Ministers; however, several key posts still remain without agreed candidates.
