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The Russian leadership is not interested in conducting a general mobilization in the country, especially in the largest cities, and will likely rely on tens of thousands of North Koreans to replenish its ranks.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that despite the challenges, Ukraine has managed to find common ground with the United States.
Ukraine defeating Russia is in our best interest
Commenting on the negotiations in Istanbul, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Russians had begun to talk about a meeting at the leadership level, prompted by “certain steps and operations on Russian territory.”
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the decision to submit a new draft law on NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office) to the Verkhovna Rada was driven by the need to preserve national unity during wartime.
Baku’s independent policy is annoying to many in Moscow.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has expressed doubt about the possibility of a personal meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before the end of August.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, expressed skepticism about the practical value of deploying foreign military contingents to Ukraine, though he acknowledged such a move could carry strong political significance.
24 July 2025
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has been appointed Head of the National Cyber Security Coordination Center (NCSCC).
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has made changes to the list of members of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
During a phone call with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed that Germany take part in the expert review of a bill aimed at ensuring the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill that formally establishes the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) as an independent body that exercises its own procedural oversight over investigations, and introduces mechanisms to prevent foreign intelligence agencies from conducting subversive activities targeting anti-corruption officials.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions a core component of all its reforms, and this issue remains central to the Fund's engagement with the Ukrainian authorities.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which provides financial and technical assistance to support reforms and economic development in Ukraine, has expressed concern over efforts to limit the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions, specifically developments surrounding the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).
During the EU-China summit, European Union leaders once again called on Beijing not to provide any material support to Russia’s military-industrial base.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka confirmed the government’s commitment to continuing Ukraine’s EU integration during a meeting with Ambassadors of EU member states. He also informed them on the launch of comprehensive work to address the situation concerning NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine) and SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office).
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he has approved the text of a draft bill aimed at ensuring the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions. The bill will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) today.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a discussion with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the preparation of a bill aimed at strengthening Ukraine's rule of law and ensuring the independence and effectiveness of the country's anti-corruption infrastructure.
China has welcomed the agreement between Kyiv and Moscow on another prisoner exchange and expressed hope for a political resolution to the conflict.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee) and Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican) have expressed concerns that the newly passed law reducing the powers of Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) threatens to undermine much of Ukraine’s anti-corruption progress.
The European Union is calling on China to use its influence on the Russian Federation to help bring an end to its war against Ukraine.
The process of European Union enlargement requires a genuine commitment from its leaders. Without such commitment, indifference may prevail, and the interest of candidate countries in joining the EU may wane. This has become evident in the case of Georgia.
23 July 2025
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky's initiative to prepare a draft law aimed at strengthening the rule of law and ensuring the independence of anti-corruption institutions.
Ukraine continues to insist on a complete and unconditional ceasefire as a necessary basis for effective diplomacy.
During their meeting, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and defense spheres, as well as opportunities for joint arms production.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that preparations for a new stage of prisoner exchange were underway throughout the day on Wednesday.
Next week, members of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement will hold a meeting to discuss the balance of legislation in the law enforcement sector.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will propose a bill to the Verkhovna Rada that includes all necessary norms for the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions.
The European Commission expects Ukraine to fully adhere to the standards of the rule of law and anti-corruption. Compromises on these issues are unacceptable.