Tag: #zelensky

Zelensky Names Ihor Klymenko Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council

President Zelensky appointed former interior minister Ihor Klymenko as NSDC secretary to strengthen wartime coordination, air-defence production and cyber defenses.

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Zelensky announces Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s next commander-in-chief, pending formal decree

Zelensky named Col. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s next commander-in-chief on July 21, saying the appointment will be formalized later.

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Zelensky Orders Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara to Serve as Acting Defense Minister, Will Seek Parliamentary Approval

Zelensky has instructed Maj. Gen. Yevhen Khmara to carry out the duties of Ukraine’s defense minister and will seek parliament’s approval after legal steps.

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Zelensky signs decrees to create long-range strike command, Joint Rapid Response Forces

On July 10, Zelensky announced decrees creating a long-range strike command and Joint Rapid Response Forces and named Brig. Gen. Dmytro Voloshyn to lead the rapid unit.

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Zelensky Says Russia Launched Widespread Drone Strikes Across Ukraine; Casualty Toll Unclear

Zelensky said Russia launched waves of drone strikes across Ukraine, with deaths and injuries reported; officials warned the assault was ongoing and the scale remained unclear.

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Zelensky says Kyiv offered May 6 ceasefire; accuses Moscow of fresh attacks, claims strikes deep inside Russia

Zelensky says Kyiv proposed a ceasefire from May 6, accuses Russia of continuing attacks and warns foreign delegations against attending Victory Day in Moscow.

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Zelensky says Bring Kids Back UA has returned more than 2,100 Ukrainian children taken to Russia or Russian-held areas

Ukraine's Bring Kids Back UA initiative says it has returned over 2,100 children taken to Russia or Russian-controlled areas, including 150 this year.

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