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Thursday, July 16
Thousands rally in Kyiv, other cities against Defense Minister Fedorov's dismissal, demand reappointment
President Volodymyr Zelensky's dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked a wave of criticism from lawmakers, soldiers, veterans, and civil society figures, who argue Ukraine is losing one of its most effective wartime officials without a clear explanation.
On his way out, Fedorov moves to boost Ukraine's sky shield with EU loans
Recently dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote that he had "submitted an application through an EU loan to purchase PAC-3 missiles," which an EU official has confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.
Zelensky rejected push to fire Syrskyi as commander-in-chief, Fedorov reveals
His press conference came the day after his dismissal as defense minister, a move which caused a seismic political shock in Ukraine.
Ukrainian parliament appoints Koretskyi as prime minister
Koretskyi's Cabinet is expected to be appointed later on July 16.
2 Russian shadow fleet tankers hit by drones in Black Sea, SBU says
According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the two vessels hit were the tankers Louise 1 and Banda.
Ukraine's Air Force Deputy Commander announces resignation over Fedorov's dismissal
Colonel Pavlo Yelizarov warned in his resignation letter that the dismissal would cause more casualties and destruction in Ukraine from Russian missile and drone attacks.
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Ukraine's energy security has become severely compromised since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, with systematic attacks destroying approximately 50% of thermal generation capacity and targeting natural gas storage facilities. The government works with European partners to diversify energy sources, strengthen grid connections with EU networks, and secure alternative fuel supplies, while defending remaining power infrastructure from ongoing Russian strikes.
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Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has been offered the role of Ukraine's next defense minister, a lawmaker from the governing Servant of the People party told the Kyiv Independent on condition of anonymity.
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