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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the country's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, with Mykhailo Drapatyi, amid criticism over the recent dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The change follows days of protests, according to Al Jazeera.
Ukrainian attacks hit warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, killing one in Krasnodar. Kyiv says it targeted military logistics hubs; Moscow reports its own strikes. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys and a Lavrov-Rubio meeting is reported.
Mikhail Drapaty's appointment as Ukraine's commander-in-chief has drawn criticism from Russian officials and reports of discontent among Ukrainian troops, highlighting challenges in Kyiv's military leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky amid protests and reported European pressure, appointing Mikhail Drapaty as his replacement. The move, alongside the earlier removal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, has sparked protests and raised concerns about political stability and control over the military.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, following days of protests triggered by the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The reshuffle comes amid internal debate over military strategy and rising civilian casualties.
Sergey Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian national charged in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, admitted during a monitored call to have served in the Ukrainian armed forces and worked for the SBU at the time of the attack. Romania's Chervinsky confirmed Kuznetsov was his subordinate, while Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office denies any state involvement.
On his first full day in office, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on household electricity bills, funded by scrapping the £1.8 billion digital ID scheme. The move is part of his effort to tackle the cost of living crisis. John Healey was appointed chancellor and Ed Miliband foreign secretary.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials reported that Ukrainian strikes killed dozens of Russian civilians and injured hundreds over the past week, with figures varying between statements. The reports also accused Ukrainian forces of attacking medical facilities and using drones extensively.
Protests sparked by the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 16 Ukrainian cities, with demonstrators expanding demands to include the removal of military chief Alexander Syrsky. A Russian lawmaker warned that unrest could escalate into armed protests, while a Ukrainian parliament member suggested the vote on a new defense minister might be delayed.
Protests against the dismissal of Ukraine's Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 12 cities, with demonstrators calling for his reinstatement and the removal of Commander-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky. Tensions between Fyodorov and military leaders reportedly influenced his removal, and President Zelensky has offered Fyodorov a new government post.
Andy Burnham has been appointed prime minister by King Charles III after Keir Starmer's resignation, promising a new political and economic model. He outlined plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, re-industrialise Britain, and decentralise power, while facing significant economic constraints.
Russia has launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. The attacks come amid a critical shortage of air defenses in Ukraine and escalating tit-for-tat strikes. Ukrainian officials urge allies for more interceptor missiles.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky described a recent strike on Kiev as one of the most massive and reiterated his request for more air defense interceptors, citing a shortage of Patriot missiles. Russian officials reported strikes on military production facilities in Kiev, while Moscow also said it downed 140 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Ukrainian drone attacks on logistics warehouses in western Russia killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, according to Russian officials. The strikes hit two Wildberries facilities and caused a fire at an oil depot, as Ukraine intensifies its long-range campaign.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky dismissed Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov after he reportedly blocked attempts to steer lucrative state procurement contracts to favored companies, according to a Financial Times report cited by TASS. The move has sparked protests and a political crisis, with a Ukrainian deputy blaming Zelensky for the turmoil.
Russia has used UN platforms to accuse Western countries of using Ukraine as a bargaining chip in a hybrid war and of whitewashing Kyiv's alleged crimes. Moscow convened an informal Security Council meeting on the topic, while its diplomats criticized UN human rights bodies for inaction.
Ukraine's government has appointed Andrey Sibiga as acting foreign minister and Yevgeny Khmara as acting defense minister, pending parliamentary approval. The appointments come as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle, though a military analyst has voiced concerns over Khmara's role.
Russian officials accuse Ukraine of refusing to recover fallen soldiers' bodies, citing a recent exchange where 501 bodies were returned to Ukraine versus 31 to Russia. Moscow claims Kyiv is hiding its true losses and avoiding embarrassment ahead of NATO summit.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Kiev regime is concerned that the Iran conflict is diverting Western attention from Ukraine, while also describing his talks with Azerbaijan's foreign minister as productive and candid. He responded to Western offers of help by noting Russia's military capabilities.
Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal as Ukraine's defence minister after seven months has triggered public protests and drawn criticism, with reports suggesting tensions with the military leadership and concerns about his growing political profile. The move comes amid a broader cabinet reshuffle and as Ukraine continues its war efforts, with drone technology a key focus.