Politics

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a key milestone in his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump was their face-to-face meeting at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which took place in April 2025.

Ukraine's political leadership is determined to nominate Yevhen Khmara for the position of defense minister.

Protests demanding the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister are now in their eighth day in Ukraine.

American blogger Laura Loomer reported that during her visit to Kyiv, she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and recorded an interview with him.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that he is not considering taking on any other government position other than that of head of the Ministry of Defense.

On Thursday, July 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. During the conversation, the Russian official stressed that further arming of Kyiv was unacceptable and accused European countries of pursuing destabilizing policies.

Protests against the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister are continuing in the capital and a number of other cities in Ukraine.

Dmytro Koziatynskyi, a veteran, activist, and protest organizer, called for the rallies in Kyiv and other cities to continue starting Friday, July 24.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially approved personnel changes in the country's top military and political leadership.

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi announced that he has assumed his duties in his new position. He also commented on the appointment of Major General Ihor Skybiuk as Chief of the General Staff.