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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.
Zelensky awards Starmer Order of Freedom on his last Kyiv visit as British PM
The news comes during Keir Starmer's final visit to Kyiv as the British prime minister, aimed to demonstrate his country's "cast-iron support for Ukraine" amid Russian aggression.
Google Play removes Russia-controlled social media Max, VK
The Russian government has been increasingly restricting access to social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram and instead pushing Russian users to the app Max, the development of which was supervised by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
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.
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Ukraine has a number of law enforcement agencies that investigate criminal activity ranging from corruption and financial fraud to organized crime, as well as war crimes committed by Russia. The National Police, Security Service of Ukraine, and State Bureau of Investigation handle cases across multiple jurisdictions, with specialized units addressing wartime offenses, including collaboration with Russian occupying forces.
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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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