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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

EU fails to agree 21st sanctions package, making Russian oil windfall more likely
"I can't offer you any guarantees," the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas told the Kyiv Independent when asked if she can offer any guarantee that the price cap on Russian oil will not lapse on July 15.

Ukraine, 9 European partners launch anti-ballistic missile coalition to support Freya air defense project
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. are joining Kyiv in an effort to "build a shared anti-ballistic missile capacity for Europe," the French presidency said.

Zelensky eyes replacing Defense Minister Fedorov, source says
A decision to replace a popular figure widely seen as competent would likely prove controversial with both Ukrainian politicians and wider Ukrainian society.

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.

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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.


















