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Fedorov details systemic rift with Syrskyi and push for new military leadership - video

Ukraine needs to replace Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi in order to "win the war asymmetrically," outgoing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said at a press briefing on July 16.

16 July, 01:30 PM

Zelenskyy orders stronger defenses for Ukraine’s critical infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered steps to strengthen protection for Ukraine’s critical infrastructure following a daily energy coordination call, the president wrote on social media on Feb. 11.

11 February, 08:28 PM

Zelenskyy orders more support, simplified military awards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conducted meetings with military leadership and a Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff session, directing a reduction in bureaucratic paperwork and signatures for awarding servicemembers, while emphasizing the need to digitize the process, he announced on social media on Aug. 5.

5 August 2025, 07:30 PM

Ukraine launches voluntary military service for 18-24-year-olds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about the reaction of Western partners to Ukraine’s new initiative offering voluntary military contracts to young people aged 18-24. He made the statement while speaking to journalists after the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.

16 February 2025, 01:25 PM

Maryna Bezrukova’s contract extended as defense agency announces NATO-backed audit

The supervisory board of Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) has unanimously voted to extend the contract of its current director, Maryna Bezrukova, for another year, the agency announced on Facebook on Jan. 21.

22 January 2025, 11:30 AM

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