The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Starmer makes final visit to Ukraine as prime minister – what we know

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Ukraine's parliament approves Serhii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister

Ukraine's parliament approved Serhii Koretskyi as the new prime minister. This appointment occurred as hundreds protested the defense minister's dismissal. Koretskyi's experience in the energy sector was cited for winter preparations. The defense minister was credited with modernizing Ukraine's military performance. This significant government shake-up tests President Zelenskyy's political authority.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Protesters rally in Kyiv as Zelensky moves to oust Ukraine’s defense minister

The shake-up could become a test of Zelensky’s political authority as Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion approaches four and a half years

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Outrage at sacking of Ukraine’s defence minister overshadows Starmer’s final visit as PM – as it happened

Protests in Lviv and Kyiv as Zelenskyy faces anger after removing the popular Mykhailo Fedorov

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Protests erupt over departure of Ukraine's defence minister

The latest cabinet reshuffle sparked rare wartime protests across Ukraine with demonstrators demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who resigned on Wednesday. Ukraine's parliament ​voted Thursday ​to approve energy executive Sergiy Koretsky as ​prime minister.

France 24 · Jul 16

Starmer tells Ukraine UK support will 'endure' after his departure

The outgoing prime minister will use his final visit to Kyiv to tell Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine's resistance has helped preserve Europe's security and that UK support will continue after he steps down.

Euronews · Jul 16

When could humanoid robots go to war? Sooner than you think, says firm testing them in Ukraine

AI-powered humanoid robots may become weapons by 2027, robotics firm Foundation Future Industries says.

Euronews · Jul 16

Ukraine war briefing: Two killed and six injured in overnight Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle

Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows.

Euronews · Jul 16

'Cast-iron support for Ukraine will always endure': Keir Starmer backs Kyiv on final visit as UK PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed UK's "cast-iron support" for Ukraine on Thursday as he made his final visit to Kyiv before stepping down.

The Times of India · Jul 16