Ukraine parliament approves new defense minister after Fedorov calls for wartime elections

Putin orders a program to rebuild Russian logistics and warehouse facilities hit by Ukrainian strikes, while insisting the damage isnt critical #Meduza #Putin #Russia #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

KYIV POST: Russian Banderol Type Drone Strikes Zhytomyr Police Building, Kills 2, Injures 20 A Russian Banderol-type drone struck Zhytomyrs regional police headquarters on Wednesday, Aug. 19, killing two officers and injuring at least 20 people. National Police chief Maksym Tsutskiridze called the strike deliberate terror against those who protect civilians. #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

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mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorovs demand to hold wartime elections has sparked consternation in Kyiv, as the ramifications of a controversial government reshuffle rumble on.

bluesky_Politico Europe · about 3 hours ago

⚡️ Update: New corruption probe involves Zelensky ally Mindich, ex-minister Halushchenko. President Volodymyr Zelenskys ex-Deputy Chief of Staff Iryna Mudra and other suspects are accused of laundering $3.4 million posted as bail for ex-Energy and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko.

bluesky_Kyiv Independent · about 3 hours ago

NABU releases audio recording in case involving MPs and senior presidential officials The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has released audio recordings as part of a case allegedly involving members of parliament and senior officials from the Office of the President of Ukraine.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago

Zelensky dismisses Mudra as deputy head of his office Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Iryna Mudra from her position as Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago

Ukraines ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces systemic crisis of governance

independent · about 3 hours ago

Ukraines ousted minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections In a bombshell address posted on YouTube, Ukraines ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the country was gripped by a crisis of governance.  Ukrainian law prohibits elections while the country is under martial law, which was imposed on February 24, 2022, the day that the Russian invasion began. "This is complex," said Fedorov, arguing that "complexity does not mean impossibility. Ukraine has repeatedly done what the world considered impossible."

france24 · about 3 hours ago

Why is Ukraines ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections? Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

bbc · about 3 hours ago

📰 Exclusive: Dismissed Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov mulls US visit, sources say🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine

mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis Pesidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra dismissed day after former defence minister called for wartime election

telegram_The Guardian · about 3 hours ago

Russian safari drone attack on civilian minibus kills at least four, Ukraine says Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed the attack as part of a "safari" hunt against Ukrainian civilians. Kyiv has repeatedly accused Moscow of purposefully targeting civilians.

euronews · about 3 hours ago

Ukraines anti-corruption agencies launch probe ahead of key defence minister vote Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies launched a special operation against lawmakers and presidential advisers on Wednesday, hours before a key vote in parliament for a new defence minister aimed at cementing a shake-up by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The Nabu and Sapo agencies released no further details, but the probe poses a fresh headache for Zelenskiy after ousted […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war each, officials from both sides said on Wednesday, with Ukrainian intelligence saying another swap was expected before the end of the month. Kyiv and Moscow have carried out regular POW exchanges throughout the war that started with Russias invasion of its smaller neighbour in 2022, while […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

New Ukrainian defence minister takes office as ousted predecessor calls for wartime elections Ukrainian lawmakers appointed a new defence minister on Wednesday, hours after his ousted predecessor dealt a major blow to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a call for elections in wartime. Yevhenii Khmara, a former top special forces operative, takes up the critical defence portfolio amid fresh political turmoil for the president, who had faced weeks of […]

cyprus mail · about 3 hours ago

Ukrainian parliament appoints Khmara as defence minister The Verkhovna Rada (parliament) has appointed Yevhenii Khmara, the former acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine, as Ukraines new defence minister.

ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago

Putin orders Russian government to restore Wildberries warehouses Russia leader Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to adopt a programme to restore logistics and warehouse facilities damaged by Ukrainian attacks, which he described as "terrorist".

ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago

Russian forces attack Kherson with drones: two women killed A Russian drone struck a car in Kherson on 19 August, killing a woman and injuring a man.

ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago

Ukraines Rada approves Khmara as defense minister, Sybiha as FM Ukraines Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday approved Yevhen Khmara as defense minister and reappointed Andriy Sybiha as foreign minister, formally filling key government posts following last months Cabinet reshuffle as dismissed former minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections during the conflict.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Zelensky on Russian attack on minibus in Kherson: Russia crossed line of impunity long ago Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following a Russian attack on a minibus in Kherson, called on Ukraines partners to increase pressure on the aggressor state.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago

Ukraine brings home 103 soldiers from Russian captivity Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 103 Ukrainian military personnel had been released from Russian captivity.

ukrinform · about 3 hours ago

Zelenskiy fires aide as Ukraines graft bureau targets ex-ministers $3.4mn bail The money that bought a former Ukrainian energy minister his freedom was itself dirty, anti-corruption detectives say, and the trail runs straight back into the presidents own office.

intellinews · about 3 hours ago

Debate: Ukraine: Fedorov calls for elections Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed from his post as Ukrainian defence minister a month ago amid widespread protests, has called in a video message to the Ukrainian people for a legitimate, secure and realistic way to be found to hold elections despite the war. Democracy in Ukraine must not depend on Russias actions, he warned. Commentators in the country take stock.

eurotopics.net · about 3 hours ago

Ukraine MPs approve new defence minister after divisive reshuffle Ukraines lawmakers approved the countrys new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle that triggered a public backlash after the dismissal of his popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision comes a day after Fedorov in a video statement called for a move towards elections that have been put off because of the Russian invasion. FRANCE 24s Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

france24 · about 3 hours ago

Zelenskys office probed for corruption as fired defence minister demands elections Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies announced Wednesday that they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyys office, a day after the countrys recently fired defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing fight against Russias invasion. The political drama was an unwelcome distraction for Zelenskyy as Ukraines war with its bigger neighbor extends into its fifth year. FRANCE 24s International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.

france24 · about 3 hours ago

Zelenskyy fires top aide as corruption allegations pile up Raid on Ukrainian officials home came after ousted defence minister launches a blistering attack on wartime president

financial times · about 3 hours ago

Live: Ukraines new defence minister takes office as popular predecessor calls for presidential vote Ukrainian lawmakers approved former top special forces operative Yevhenii Khmara as the countrys new defence minister Wednesday, just hours after his predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov called for fresh presidential elections. Elections have been banned in Ukraine since President Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law following the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

france24 · about 3 hours ago

Fevered Political Moves In Ukraine Amid Anti-Corruption Raids, Fedorov Challenge Ukraines anti-corruption agency has announced new investigations focusing on lawmakers and people from President Volodymyr Zelenskyys office, a day after popular former Defense Minister Mykhaylo Fedorov issued a video calling for him to hold new elections .

radio free europe · about 3 hours ago

Operation Forrest Gump: Anti-corruption raid heaps pressure on Zelenskyy Ukraines president fires a top aide after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau alleged a group of top officials laundered money to pay a former ministers bail.

politico.eu · about 3 hours ago