Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections to be held despite the ongoing war with Russia, putting forward one of the strongest challenges yet to the political status quo under President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a video posted on YouTube on Tuesday, Fedorov argued that Ukraine’s democratic process should not be suspended…
United States President Donald Trump has held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran continue. The White House described both meetings as positive and productive. Zelensky and Netanyahu travelled to Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime supporter of…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Britain on Monday. Zelensky will become Burnham’s first international guest since taking office last week. Downing Street said the visit reflects the strong relationship between the two countries. During the visit, both leaders will tour a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of nationwide protests sparked by the removal of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision comes after mounting public pressure and widespread criticism of Syrskyi’s leadership, with many Ukrainians accusing him of resisting military reforms championed by Fedorov. Syrskyi Replaced by General Drapatyi General…
Ukraine is facing growing political pressure as protests intensify over the removal of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and calls for the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Kyiv and other cities over the past week, urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to reverse his decision to remove Fedorov and replace Syrskyi….
Thousands of Ukrainians have protested after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protests broke out in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Demonstrators carried signs supporting Fedorov and criticised the president’s decision. Many protesters described the move as a setback for Ukraine’s war effort. Fedorov later revealed…
A wave of Russian attacks has left nine people dead in Ukraine and caused major damage to a centuries-old religious landmark in Kyiv. Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people across Ukraine on Monday, according to Ukrainian officials. Four people died in Kyiv, while five rescue workers were killed in Kharkiv while responding to…
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have intensified investigations involving former presidential aide Andriy Yermak. Andriy Yermak appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies named him a suspect in an alleged money-laundering scheme tied to a luxury construction project outside the capital. Prosecutors from Ukraine’s Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office are seeking either preventive detention…
Russia launched its most intense wave of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine since the war began. Ukraine said Russia fired at least 6,804 long-range drones and missiles in April, the highest monthly total of the war so far. Ukraine’s air force reported facing 6,663 drones and 141 missiles, with about 88% of drones and…
King Charles III received repeated applause as he urged the United States and United Kingdom to stand together in a time of rising global tension. King Charles III delivered a landmark speech to a joint session of US Congress on Tuesday, calling for stronger cooperation between the two longtime allies. Speaking before lawmakers in Washington,…
