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Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

People again took to the streets in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, expressing support for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and demanding parliament return from its recess, which is scheduled to last until August 18. The largest demonstrations are expected to begin at 20:00 local time.

People again took to the streets in Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities, expressing support for former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, calling for the resignation of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, and demanding parliament return from its recess, which is scheduled to last until August 18. The largest demonstrations are expected to begin at 20:00 local time.

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Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

❗️ Axios reports the Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia now has support from at least 61 senators, including 39 Republicans and 22 Democrats, enough to overcome a filibuster. The legislation would allow the U.S. president to impose 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India, and also targets Russia’s shadow fleet. The bill still must be brought to a vote.

❗️ Axios reports the Senate sanctions bill targeting Russia now has support from at least 61 senators, including 39 Republicans and 22 Democrats, enough to overcome a filibuster. The legislation would allow the U.S. president to impose 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India, and also targets Russia’s shadow fleet. The bill still must be brought to...

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Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

Zelensky said the new government led by Serhii Koretskyi has begun work, prioritizing preparations for winter, energy resilience, long-range strike capability and faster delivery on partner agreements. He did not mention Mykhailo Fedorov or address the controversy over his departure. Why keep quiet?

Zelensky said the new government led by Serhii Koretskyi has begun work, prioritizing preparations for winter, energy resilience, long-range strike capability and faster delivery on partner agreements. He did not mention Mykhailo Fedorov or address the controversy over his departure. Why keep quiet?

Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

Zelensky said he tasked Yevhen Khmara with serving as acting defense minister and will ask parliament to approve him for the post after the required legal procedures. He said Khmara’s experience in special operations and long-range strikes will drive defense reform.

Zelensky said he tasked Yevhen Khmara with serving as acting defense minister and will ask parliament to approve him for the post after the required legal procedures. He said Khmara’s experience in special operations and long-range strikes will drive defense reform.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

❌ A country at war without a real defense minister.MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak says Ukraine’s parliament does not plan to convene before August 18.

❌ A country at war without a real defense minister.MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak says Ukraine’s parliament does not plan to convene before August 18. That would leave the defense and foreign minister posts vacant until the next session, as no nominees were submitted. Oleksii Viskub is currently acting defense minister.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 9 days

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for his work and said he hopes Fedorov remains on Ukraine’s team.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi thanked former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for his work and said he hopes Fedorov remains on Ukraine’s team. Syrskyi also said Ukraine must stay focused on the war and an effective strategy. His post drew numerous critical comments calling for his resignation.

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Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged €300 million to help equip Ukraine with a squadron of 16 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets.

Reuters reports that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged €300 million to help equip Ukraine with a squadron of 16 Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets. Speaking during a visit to Kyiv, Starmer said Britain would work with Sweden to deliver the aircraft to help defend Ukraine against Russian attacks. The pledge was one of his final commitments before leaving office.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 10 days

General Mykhailo Drapatyi said Ukraine’s army needs change, but without justice reform will mean nothing to those carrying the war every day.

General Mykhailo Drapatyi said Ukraine’s army needs change, but without justice reform will mean nothing to those carrying the war every day. He praised the Defense Ministry’s recent effort to hear commanders, accelerate decisions and support unit-led initiatives, citing the Drone Line project. Drapatyi said commanders must speak openly about problems and argued that defense transformation must co...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 10 days

Mykhailo Fedorov accused commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of refusing to discuss problems directly and instead “weaving intrigues behind the scenes.” Fedorov said he accepted President Zelensky’s decision not to dismiss Syrskyi and was prepared to work with him. He credited Syrskyi with helping Ukraine hold in 2022, but argued the war has changed and the military cannot move forward on old methods while drone technology changes several times within a single cycle.

Mykhailo Fedorov accused commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of refusing to discuss problems directly and instead “weaving intrigues behind the scenes.” Fedorov said he accepted President Zelensky’s decision not to dismiss Syrskyi and was prepared to work with him. He credited Syrskyi with helping Ukraine hold in 2022, but argued the war has changed and the military cannot move forward on old met...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 10 days

Ukraine’s parliament approved a new cabinet lineup, appointing Denys Shmyhal as first deputy prime minister and energy minister.

Ukraine’s parliament approved a new cabinet lineup, appointing Denys Shmyhal as first deputy prime minister and energy minister. The vote also confirmed appointments across key ministries, including interior, finance, health, education, economy, justice and digital transformation, where Oksana Ferchuk took over. The foreign and defense minister posts remain under discussion.

Noel Reports · Policy · before 10 days

Zelensky said Mykhailo Fedorov will remain on his team, with his future role to be announced later.

Zelensky said Mykhailo Fedorov will remain on his team, with his future role to be announced later. Responding to protests, the president said people were right to demonstrate and added that the government has no secrets from society, only from Russia.Zelensky also said Ihor Klymenko is being considered for defense minister, though no nomination has yet been submitted to parliament. He said the ne...