Zelensky announces new talks on Ukraine’s drone production
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is steadily closing the funding gap for drone production.
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Starmer to convene cabinet meeting over Gaza crisis and to discuss it with Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening an emergency cabinet meeting this week on the crisis in the Gaza Strip and will also pressure U.S. President Donald Trump to take a tougher stance on Israel.
27 July 2025
New sanctions affect over 90 companies involved in extracting metals for Russian engines, UAVs – Zelensky
The decisions of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) approved by the president on July 27 regarding new sanctions affect over 90 companies involved in the extraction of rare metals used to manufacture engines and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the aggressor state.
Zelensky, Macron discuss bolstering Ukrainian air defenses, drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a detailed conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on Ukraine's defense needs, particularly strengthening air defense capabilities and increasing drone production.
President enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against individuals, legal entities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) titled "On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)."
Starmer, Trump to discuss ending Russia's war against Ukraine – The Telegraph
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to discuss ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump during the American leader's brief visit to Scotland.
26 July 2025
The President instructs government officials to thoroughly review all agreements between Ukraine and its partners
The President of Ukraine instructed the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, to more actively attract external funding for drones.
NABU Director urges Prosecutor General not to reassign NABU’s cases to other agencies
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos called on Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko not to transfer NABU cases to other law enforcement agencies.
NABU agrees to SSU vetting of its employees for Russian ties
According to the presidential bill, six months after it comes into force, the Security Service of Ukraine must check law enforcement officers for possible ties to Russia. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) agrees with this point of the bill.
FM Sybiha named seven priorities for diplomacy of strength
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha summed up the results of the annual meeting of heads of foreign diplomatic missions and named seven priorities for diplomacy of strength
25 July 2025
Zelensky vows to resolve NABU-SAPO crisis, keep EU talks on track
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that the situation surrounding Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) will not impact negotiations on the country’s accession to the European Union. He stated that, in conversations with European partners, he pledged to find a solution. According to him, partners understand that these are internal matters.
Kremlin seeks to avoid general mobilization in Russia, says General Hodges
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.
Top spy: Ukraine and US maintain strategic partnership despite difficult moments
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.
Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of U.S. Army in Europe
Ukraine defeating Russia is in our best interest
Zelensky says ending war requires meeting between leaders
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.”
Zelensky: new NABU/SAPO bill aims to preserve unity and shield agencies from Russian influence
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.
Yuriy Gusev, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku’s independent policy is annoying to many in Moscow.
Kremlin says Zelensky-Putin meeting unlikely this summer
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.
Zaluzhnyi on value of foreign troops in Ukraine: Their capabilities are very limited
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
Zelensky appoints Umerov Head of National Cyber Security Coordination Center
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 changes members of Headquarters of Supreme Commander-in-Chief
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has made changes to the list of members of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.
Zelensky proposes Germany join review of bill on NABU and SAPO independence
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.
Zelensky submits bill on SAPO, NABU independence to parliament
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.
IMF: Independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies remains central concern
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.
EBRD voices concern over law affecting NABU, SAPO powers
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).
EU repeats its calls on China not to support Russia’s defense industry
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.
EU Ambassadors meet with Deputy Prime Minister Kachka to discuss situation with NABU, SAPO
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).
Zelensky approves draft bill to safeguard anti-corruption institutions independence
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.
Zelensky, Starmer discuss bill to safeguard anti-corruption infrastructure independence
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.