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Naftogaz CEO Koretskyi set to become Ukraine's next PM as Svyrydenko tapped for US ambassador role, sources say
Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi is set to become Ukraine's next prime minister, a senior Ukrainian official and a person familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent. The expected appointment comes after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed on July 12 that she would step down following President Volodymyr Zelensky's announcement of a government reshuffle. According to the sources, Zelensky proposed that Koretskyi become prime minister during a meeting on July 12. One source said Koret

Olena Zelenska on what 5 years of First Ladies and Gentlemen Summit taught us about soft power
"We experienced a small part of what you are living through. We admire you, and we will stand with you," said one of the foreign participants after the Russian night attack that happened overnight before our fourth summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in 2024. Despite the third year of our defense against Russia's invasion, we were preparing the Summit as always in Kyiv, in an open-air setting at the Saint Sophia of Kyiv Reserve, a place where one can breathe Ukraine's centuries-old history. O

Zelensky meeting European leaders in France to discuss Ukraine's anti-ballistic defenses
At least 25 leaders are expected to attend today's summit, which is set to focus on addressing Ukraine's critical air defense shortages amid escalating Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Ukraine says drones struck 15 more Russian vessels as Sea of Azov campaign reaches 105 ships total
The Sea of Azov is a strategically important waterway for Russia, serving as a key route for both military logistics and exports of oil, grain, steel, and other goods to international markets.

EU slaps sanctions on Russian social media
The listings include the company VK, which owns the social media website VKontakte, its daughter company Communication Platform LLC, which developed Max, and the latter's head, Elena Bagudina.

War diplomacy: the new shape of negotiations — next KI Insights monthly briefing
U.S.-mediated talks since last year have failed to deliver results. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified their strike campaigns, notably against the capitals of both countries. However, this doesn't mark the end of diplomacy. Ukraine, in particular, is seeking to leverage its battlefield advantage into a deal – potentially even this year. This private briefing will explore the following questions: * Who is actually driving Ukraine's negotiating strategy, what factors are driving their thi

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Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said that his team had destroyed 10 tankers and four ferries, bringing the total number of destroyed Russian shadow fleet vessels to 90 units this week alone.


















