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- 9h ago
Zelenskyy nominates Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi as Ukraine's prime minister, citing winter preparedness
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted Koretskyi's nomination to the Verkhovna Rada on 15 July, hours after endorsing him at a Kyiv press conference with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. A parliamentary vote is expected on 16 July.
- 3d ago
Ukraine's parliament votes to dismiss Prime Minister Svyrydenko, opening a government overhaul before winter
Yuliia Svyrydenko was removed by lawmakers on Tuesday after less than a year in office. President Zelenskyy says a new strategy is required ahead of the next winter under Russian bombardment.
- 3d ago
Germany funds 50,000 Shrike attack drones for Ukraine in €90 million deal
Berlin is financing one of the largest known Western-drone purchases for Kyiv, worth about €90 million, with deliveries already underway and the rest due this year.
- 4d ago
Senator Graham, architect of new Russia sanctions, dies at 71 after sudden illness; final Kyiv visit and sanctions deal mark his last days
South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key figure in shaping US sanctions against Russia, died on 11 July 2026 at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness, his office confirmed. His death came just one day after a visit to Kyiv during which he announced a White House deal on a new bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russian oil revenues.
- 5d ago
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, wounding 8-10 people including an 11-year-old boy in third attack on the capital this July
Overnight explosions shook four districts of the Ukrainian capital as Russia launched ballistic missiles from its Bryansk region. Fires broke out in residential and commercial areas, and an 11-year-old boy was among the wounded.
- Jul 9
Russia bans diesel exports and plans fuel imports as Ukrainian drone strikes deepen energy crisis
Moscow imposed an immediate ban on diesel exports until July 31 and announced plans to import fuel, as sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries cause acute shortages and price spikes.
- Jul 8
Trump grants Ukraine license to produce Patriot missiles at NATO summit, but production may take years
President Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that the US will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems, a long-sought goal for Kyiv. Experts caution that starting production could take years due to technological and supply-chain hurdles.
- Jul 8
Russian missiles kill at least seven across Ukraine as Zelensky meets Trump at NATO summit
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least seven people, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit and a meeting with Donald Trump.
- Jul 8
Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv and Odesa overnight, killing one and injuring 11
Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and Odesa overnight, killing one person in the capital and injuring 11 others across both cities, Ukrainian officials said.
- Jul 7
At NATO summit, Poland warns Ukraine to tone down emotions after presidential aide warns of 'climax' in bilateral crisis
At a NATO summit in Ankara, Polish officials sharply criticised Ukrainian presidential aide Kyryło Budanow after he warned that bilateral tensions would soon reach a climax, particularly around the 11 July anniversary of the Volhynia massacre. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and National Security Bureau chief Bartosz Grodecki called his remarks irresponsible and urged de-escalation.
- Jul 7
Polish presidential aide Bogucki added to Ukraine's 'enemies list' after using historical term 'Eastern Lesser Poland'
Zbigniew Bogucki, head of President Karol Nawrocki's chancellery, was placed on the Ukrainian NGO Myrotvorets' list of 'enemies of Ukraine' after referring to western Ukrainian territories as 'Małopolska Wschodnia' (Eastern Lesser Poland) during a parliamentary speech.
- Jul 7
Poll: 56% of Poles say Zelensky bears greater responsibility for Polish-Ukrainian crisis
A new poll reveals that 56% of Polish respondents hold Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky primarily responsible for the recent diplomatic crisis between Warsaw and Kyiv, triggered by his decision to name a military unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army.
- Jul 6
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing at least 10 on eve of NATO summit
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens, just hours before a NATO summit in Ankara where allies will discuss Ukraine's air defense needs.
- Jul 6
Russia strikes Kyiv with 419 missiles and drones, killing 11 and wounding over 60
Russia launched a massive combined air attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, firing 68 missiles and 351 drones. At least 11 people were killed and more than 60 injured, with rescue operations ongoing.
- Jul 6
Trump holds separate calls with Putin and Zelenski on US Independence Day, ahead of NATO summit
On the 250th anniversary of US independence, President Donald Trump spoke by phone with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenski, with the war in Ukraine and next week's NATO summit in Ankara dominating the conversations.
- Jul 5
Trump holds separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on US Independence Day, vows to seek Ukraine peace at NATO summit
On the 250th anniversary of US independence, President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with both leaders congratulating him and discussing the war in Ukraine. Trump pledged to raise the issue at the NATO summit in Ankara next week.
- Jul 4
Ukraine chooses Kyiv Pechersk Lavra as site for National Pantheon amid Polish historical dispute
The Ukrainian government has designated the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra as the location for its National Pantheon, a memorial to national heroes that has reignited tensions with Poland over the possible inclusion of Stepan Bandera.
- Jul 4
Kaczyński vows to block Ukraine's EU entry unless it rejects Bandera cult
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński, in a letter to party members, pledged to veto Ukraine's EU accession if his party returns to power, demanding Kyiv abandon glorification of UPA and Stepan Bandera.
- Jul 3
Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus trick Greek PM's security advisor Thanos Dokos in video call, sparking political firestorm
Thanos Dokos, national security adviser to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was recorded in a video call with Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, who posed as a Ukrainian official. The published excerpts discuss a Ukrainian drone off Lefkada and Greece's upcoming elections, triggering calls for his resignation.
- Jul 2
At least 27 dead and over 90 injured in deadliest Russian attack on Kyiv this year
Russia launched 74 missiles and 496 drones at Kyiv overnight, killing at least 27 people and wounding over 90 in the most lethal barrage on the Ukrainian capital since the start of 2026.
