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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.
UK's Starmer announces $340 million for Gripen jets for Ukraine during last Kyiv visit as PM
In June, Kyiv signed a deal with Sweden to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets, with deliveries to begin as early as 2029.
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
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said he suggested "drastic personnel decisions," which involved replacing both Syrskyi and General Staff Chief Andrii Hnatov, both of whom are criticized by younger soldiers and commanders for their top-down, Soviet-era command culture.
Ukrainian parliament appoints Koretskyi as prime minister
Koretskyi's Cabinet is expected to be appointed later on July 16.
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Ukraine's education system serves approximately 6 million students across primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. Since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, war has severely disrupted schooling, damaged over 3,600 educational facilities, and forced millions of students into remote learning or education abroad.
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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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