🤷♂️Out of nowhere. Ukraine's Logistics Forces Command issued a forceful defense of Oleksandr Syrskyi as President Zelensky considers replacing him. It blamed ministry-level delays, funding gaps, procurement failures and weak quality control for a worsening…
🤷♂️Out of nowhere. Ukraine's Logistics Forces Command issued a forceful defense of Oleksandr Syrskyi as President Zelensky considers replacing him. It blamed ministry-level delays, funding gaps, procurement failures and weak quality control for a worsening supply crisis, while praising Syrskyi's wartime record. The statement shifts responsibility away from the commander-in-chief and toward the De...
Japan's State Minister of Justice Mitani Hidehiro arrived in Kyiv on July 21. During the visit, he will lay flowers at the Wall of Remembrance near St Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery and honor Ukraine's fallen defenders. Japan joined the PURL initiative on May 30, allocating more than $14.6 million for non-lethal military equipment for Ukraine.
The IMF Executive Board approved the first review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility, clearing the way for a new tranche of nearly $690 million in the coming days. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said the disbursement will bring total funding under the program to $2.2 billion. He added that Ukraine met all key program conditions and will continue reforms tied to financial stability, economic reco...
Ukrainian hackers say leaked documents indicate at least three educational institutions in Belarus's Grodno region are preparing to accommodate mobilized reservists. The documents show plans to house about 900 personnel at civilian facilities, including requests for military supplies and temporary accommodation, despite official messaging about de-escalation near NATO's eastern border.
Russia's Defense Ministry recruited just over 8,000 drone operators for its Unmanned Systems Forces in the first half of the year, despite an annual target of 78,800. Analysts calculated that recruitment should have reached about 34,400 by then, leaving the ministry at roughly a quarter of its planned pace. Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko reported the figures.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi added he does not engage in politics or public disputes, saying that his job is war. He said Ukraine's war strategy is not discussed publicly and that the results are visible on the battlefield. Syrskyi rejected claims that he opposes drones, noting that the Unmanned Systems Forces were created under his command. He added that drones are vital, but victory requ...
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he was surprised by claims of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as professional, with difficult issues and differing positions, saying such disagreements are…
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said he was surprised by claims of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He described their relationship as professional, with difficult issues and differing positions, saying such disagreements are normal between two institutions during a major war. Syrskyi apologized and acknowledged that he can be tough, RBC reports.
❗️Sources in Ukraine’s Presidential Office and government named Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Ihor Obolienskyi as possible candidates for commander-in-chief. LIGA.net reported the issue will be discussed at today’s 16:30 Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff meeting.
❗️Several Ukrainian sources report that President Zelensky could soon announce a decision regarding Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Serhii Sternenko said one of the most important defense decisions could be made today or tomorrow, while other channels…
President Zelensky held separate meetings with Volodymyr Horbatiuk, Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii Biletskyi, Oleh Apostol and Denys Prokopenko. The talks covered Ukraine’s defense strategy, coordination across the Defense Forces, frontline developments, key threats and faster implementation of partner supply agreements. Zelensky also said strategy adjustments must be carefully assessed and that work c...
❗️Several Ukrainian sources report that President Zelensky could soon announce a decision regarding Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Serhii Sternenko said one of the most important defense decisions could be made today or tomorrow, while other channels claimed an announcement on Syrskyi's dismissal could come soon. No official announcement has been made.
President Zelensky said Ukrainian forces struck logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region, more than 400 km from Ukraine's border. Two shadow fleet tankers and four cargo ships were also hit in the Black Sea.
❗️President Zelensky is scheduled to hold many talks with military officials at various levels today, presidential communications adviser Dmytro Lytvyn told journalists.