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Zelensky dismisses Defense Minister Fedorov after military leadership meeting, source says
Editor's Note: This is a developing story. President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, according to a Ukrainian official familiar with the matter who spoke to the Kyiv Independent. It remains unclear whether Fedorov will be appointed to another role within the Ukrainian government or who will succeed him as defense minister. The decision follows a meeting between Zelensky, Fedorov, and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, during which were to discuss key
Russian election results unlikely to affect escalation of war but could fuel mobilization, Zelensky says
"The election results will have no impact on this escalation, because the results will be known before the election," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin supports granting Ukraine Patriot missile licenses, official says
The U.S. has begun the process of granting Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missiles, moving the matter beyond political statements, a senior Ukrainian official familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent.
EU's Russian oil price cap extended for a week as Greece blocks sanctions agreement
The 21st sanctions package was supposed to be agreed on on July 15, but two EU officials confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that Greece was refusing to compromise on its hardline position against proposals to stop EU countries trading LNG to third countries.
Update: Zelensky says Koretskyi is the best candidate for prime minister
“Koretskyi said the government's top priorities would be (social) support for the public, preparing for the upcoming heating season, strengthening the Defense Forces, and protecting critical infrastructure," David Arakhamia, head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's faction, said.
EU signs Drone Deal with Ukraine, releases 1 billion euros for unmanned systems
The EU also announced a 10-billion-euro ($11 billion) funding plan for additional drones, missiles, and fighter aircraft for Ukraine.
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In the "first combat mission of this type known," a Ukrainian sea drone delivered a ground drone to Russian-held territory on the Kinburn Spit, Ukraine's 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade said on July 13. "A ground-based robotic complex was delivered to the enemy shore by an unmanned sea platform, landed on the occupied territory and used to perform a combat mission," the brigade said in a post on social media. "This is a new approach to war, where the most dangerous tasks are performed by a m
