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President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering dismissing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, as sources in the presidential team informed Ukrainska Pravda on July 3. Shmyhal has held the position since 2020, but Zelensky is likely to make a change soon, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Insiders in the presidential team indicated that Zelensky’s dissatisfaction with Shmyhal’s lack of innovative solutions and proposals has become evident during meetings. Possible replacements mentioned include Yulia Svyridenko, the first deputy prime minister and economic development minister, or Oleksiy Chernyshov, Naftogaz’s CEO. Earlier government reshuffles saw Infrastructure Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov and Agriculture Minister…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The U.S. Defense Department recently announced a new $150 million package of military aid for Ukraine, including air defense interceptors, ammunition for HIMARS, artillery rounds, and more. This aid is crucial for Ukraine to defend against Russian advances, with support coming from current U.S. stockpiles via the Presidential Drawdown Authority. The Defense Department detailed the additional security assistance, which includes missiles for HAWK air defense systems, various artillery rounds, tactical vehicles, Javelin systems, and funds to purchase interceptors for Patriot and NASAMS air…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine: A Call to Arms Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Mike Turner, a Republican congressman from Ohio, advocated for Ukraine’s right to strike “valid military targets” in Russia during his recent visit to Kyiv. Turner’s stance supports Ukraine’s use of American-supplied weapons, including HIMARS rockets, near the border with Kharkiv Oblast. While the U.S. has granted permission for limited strikes, Ukraine is still restricted from using certain long-range weapons against Russia. Turner emphasized the need for Ukraine to defend itself effectively against Russia’s superior…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discusses the possibility of a tripartite agreement similar to the Black Sea Grain Initiative in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. This agreement could serve as a model for negotiations with Russia, focusing on issues like territorial integrity and energy. Zelensky emphasizes that any peace negotiations must be based on Ukraine’s terms, including Russia’s complete withdrawal from Ukrainian territory and payment of reparations. Direct talks with Russia are not currently on the table, as they could lead to…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Russia has used more than 800 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine this week alone, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 30. Guided aerial bombs are precision-guided munitions that have a shorter range than missiles, but are far cheaper to produce. The weapons are launched from aircraft within Russian territory, outside the range of Ukrainian air defense. Civilian casualties from guided aerial bomb attacks are often reported in areas close to the Russian border, such as Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy oblasts. Zelensky emphasized the…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Recent reports suggest that over 3,000 Nepalis may have joined the Russian army, with a captured Nepali POW providing exclusive video evidence to Ukrainian authorities. Initially estimated at 200, the number of Nepalis fighting for Russia has raised concerns, with missing individuals and confirmed casualties. Financial pressures and promises of job security away from the front lines have lured Nepalis to join the Russian army. However, the reality differs from the promises, as demonstrated by the captured POW’s accounts. Russia’s recruitment of individuals…

Support Independent Journalism in Ukraine Join the fight to support independent journalism in Ukraine. As Ukraine gears up to negotiate security guarantees with Ireland and sign bilateral agreements with Estonia and Lithuania, it is crucial to stand by their side. The agreements, following the G7’s pledge at the NATO summit, demonstrate a commitment to Ukraine’s defense. Over 15 countries, including the U.S., Japan, U.K., Germany, and France, have already signed similar treaties to assist Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression. Despite Ireland’s neutral stance, these agreements go beyond weapons and encompass economic and sanctions-related matters. Ukraine is also reaching out to…

EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced that Ukraine will receive a payment of 1.5 billion euros from frozen Russian assets before the summer break. This is part of a larger plan to provide Ukraine with around 3 billion euros annually for reconstruction and defense needs. While details of the exact payment timeline are not specified, the EU aims to deliver the funds before their summer recess. The EU, along with G7 partners, is utilizing profits generated by immobilized Russian assets to support Ukraine, instead of confiscating them outright. The costs of Ukraine’s reconstruction are projected to reach $486 billion over…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Ukraine’s IT Army launched a cyber attack on Russian banks and the Mir payment system on June 20, disrupting services. Mir was created after Russia’s Crimea annexation in response to international sanctions limiting card usage. With the withdrawal of Visa and Mastercard post-Ukraine invasion, Mir’s importance grew. The IT Army announced the attack on Telegram, affecting banks like VTB, Alfa-Bank, Gazprombank, and Sberbank, making it a massive DDoS attack. This attack comes after a prior disruption in Moscow and Kazan transport payments. Ukraine…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once The Latvian government has allocated 10 million euros ($10.7 million) from the state budget’s contingency funds to reinforce defenses on the country’s eastern border, Latvia’s Defense Ministry reported. Latvia shares borders with Russia and Belarus, and the strengthening of the eastern border is a crucial part of the Baltic Defense Line’s creation to prevent potential aggression from these neighboring countries. The Baltic Defense Line, planned by Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, aligns with NATO’s defense strategy. It includes various defensive installations like fortified positions,…