Irish premier Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv The visit comes as pressure mounts on Ireland over the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister Ukraine's soldiers and civilians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief on Wednesday, but many said they still wanted former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov restored after his surprise removal sparked the largest war-related protests since Russia's 2022 invasion. France 24 · Jul 22
Morning Mail: Labor’s ‘practical policy’ push, Epstein scout dies, why your phone will blare a loud siren on Monday Anthony Albanese to outline plans to help paid work experience in healthcare specialisms; Daniel Siad found dead at his home near Paris The Guardian - AU · Jul 22
Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister Campaigners in Ukraine pledge to continue nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov gets his job back The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s removal of two top defence officials highlights the role of morale in long wars Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently made the controversial decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, his minister of defense. Fedorov, admired both by Ukrainian troops and western allies, was at the forefront of Ukraine’s increasing technological innovations in the war against Russia. The Conversation · Jul 22
Who is Zelensky’s new military chief and what do Ukrainians make of him? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
Zelensky’s new military chief wins widespread approval after surprise sacking IN FOCUS: Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi’s appointment as head of the military has met wide approval in Ukraine, with many disliking the rigid Soviet-style of General Oleksandr Syrskyi, writes Askold Krushelnycky in Kyiv The Independent UK · Jul 22
Mykhailo Drapatyi: Ukrainians hope new commander will end army’s ‘Soviet culture’ Drapatyi has long been a critic of the military’s command culture, but experts warn change could take time The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Bulletin PM briefing: Early prisoner release scheme ‘deplorable’ and new Iran threat What is the early prisoner release scheme and why has it been branded ‘deplorable’? Family of British couple on hunger strike in Iran prison ‘sick with worry’. Iran sends direct warning to US after Trump threatens nuclear sites. Andy Burnham backs away from personal allowance increase – what we know.… The Independent UK · Jul 22
Zelenskyy Appoints New Ukraine Military Chief as Protests Grow and Russia Strikes Key Energy Facility Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief of the country’s military, amid ongoing street protests in the country. Benzinga · Jul 22
Volodymyr Zelensky Faced Backlash Over The Firing Of a Popular Minister. He Is Backtracking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed the country's army chief following backlash over the ousting of the popular defense minister. International Business Times · Jul 22
Ukrainian president names new army chief KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country’s new commander-in-chief, following a political crisis triggered by Zelensky’s surprise ousting of a young modernising defence minister. Bangkok Post · Jul 22
Fake Euronews video claims Zelenskyy's parents under corruption investigation A video amassing millions of views on social media claims that the parents of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are under investigation for illicit enrichment. Not only are the allegations false, but the clip fraudulently uses Euronews branding. Euronews · Jul 22
Zelensky Turns to Battle-Hardened General Mykhailo Drapatyi After Ukraine Military Shake-Up Ukrainian President Zelensky has replaced Commander-in-Chief Gen. Syrskyi with Maj. Gen. Drapatyi amid protests demanding military leadership reform, sparking debate over the motivations behind the decision. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22 New Ukraine army chief vows to step up counteroffensive as EU bids to finalise fresh Russia sanctions – as it happened Brussels talks between senior diplomats now underway in attempt to sign off 21st package of sanctions, after previous failed attempts
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia Ukraine is continuing its fight against Russia with new military leadership
International Business Times UK · Jul 22 Why Did Zelensky Sack Ukraine's Top General After Rare Wartime Protests? Volodymyr Zelensky has replaced Ukraine's top military commander following protests over military strategy, aiming to modernise the army and address public discontent without disrupting ongoing operations.
The Economic Times · Jul 22 Laura Loomer's Ukraine visit ends in stunning U-turn as Trump ally apologizes for 'Russian propaganda' after witnessing air raid firsthand, says 'that wasn't very nice...' Laura Loomer visited Ukraine and witnessed an air raid firsthand and admitted to being propagandized by Russian media for years. Loomer apologized for minimizing the struggle of Ukrainians and accepting false narratives and she accepted that it was not nice of her to make such remarks about Ukraine. Her visit…
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses
The Times of India · Jul 22 Zelenskyy fires top Ukrainian general Oleksandr Syrskyi after protests over defence reshuffle Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on early Wednesday dismissed Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed battle-hardened General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new head of the armed forces, days after a government reshuffle sparked widespread protests across Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22 Ukraine war briefing: Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Kyiv’s top commander Zelenskyy hopes to end debacle over sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov; Kremlin’s sympathies for Wildberries. What we know on day 1,610
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Zelenskyy fires Ukraine’s army chief and offers Fedorov ‘prominent position’ After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to government
Euronews · Jul 21 Zelenskyy replaces Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief Under pressure from civil society and widespread protests across Ukraine, President Zelenskyy on Tuesday replaced General Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine's commander-in-chief.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after protests and names a replacement President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces
France 24 · Jul 21 Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky after protests over rival minister's dismissal President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Ukraine's military head Oleksandr Syrsky following days of public pressure and named Major General Mykhailo Drapaty, an ally of ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, as the new commander-in-chief.