Politics
Sternenko and Flash are no longer serving as advisers to the Minister of Defence
Serhiy Sternenko and radio technology specialist Serhiy Beskrestnov, known as Flash, have announced that they have stepped down as advisers to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Both stated that some of the projects they had been working on remained unfinished.
Zelenskyy has submitted Koretsky’s nomination for the post of Prime Minister to the Rada
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted a proposal to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Serhiy Koretskyi, chairman of the board of Naftogaz of Ukraine, as Prime Minister. His nomination is now to be considered by the members of parliament.
Vitaliy Kim may head the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs — media reports
Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, is being considered as one of the possible candidates for the post of Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. No final decision has yet been made regarding his appointment.
Andriy Butenko may be appointed head of the Ministry of Education: what is known
Andriy Butenko, head of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, is said to be the leading candidate for the post of Minister of Education and Science in the new government. No official decision has yet been made regarding his appointment.
Gold coins bearing a portrait of Donald Trump are to be minted in the US
The US Mint is set to begin minting $1 gold coins bearing the image of President Donald Trump.
Ukraine and the European Union have signed the ‘Drone Deal’ defence agreement
Ukraine and the European Union have launched a new partnership in the defence industry. The agreement, known as the ‘Drone Deal’, was announced during the celebrations marking Ukrainian Statehood Day in Kyiv.
European defence companies have agreed to set up their own missile defence system
Leading European arms manufacturers and defence companies have announced the formation of a consortium to develop Europe’s first interceptor capable of destroying medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere. A letter of intent to this effect was signed in Paris.
The death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell’s condition have sparked a wave of conspiracy theories in the US
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence from the public eye, unconfirmed rumours regarding these events began to circulate widely on social media. Officials and experts emphasise that there is no evidence to support such claims.
The US Congress is drafting a bill to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on buyers of Russian energy resources
The US Congress may introduce a bill as early as this week that would give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill also provides for new sanctions against specific sectors of the Russian economy.
Ukraine will be able to purchase Chinese components for drones using a European Union loan — media reports
The European Union has authorised Ukraine to use part of the defence loan (approximately €6 billion) to purchase Chinese components for drones. This decision constitutes an exception to the general funding rules.
Prime Ministerial candidate Koretsky met with the ‘Servants of the People’ and outlined the government’s priorities — Arakhamia
Serhiy Koretskyi, a candidate for the post of Prime Minister, took part in a meeting of the ‘Servant of the People’ parliamentary group. At the meeting with MPs, he outlined his vision for the government’s work and structure.
The EU has extended temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine — but not for those liable for military service
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2028.
