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At least 6 killed in Russian attack on grain cargo ship near Odesa, Ukraine says

At least 6 killed in Russian attack on grain cargo ship near Odesa, Ukraine says

Sun 19 Jul 2026 20:59 CEST

At least six people have been killed in a Russian attack on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine, Ukraine's transport minister said, with four more crew members missing.

Expert: Power struggle and winter fears behind Ukraine’s ministerial shake-up

Expert: Power struggle and winter fears behind Ukraine’s ministerial shake-up

Thu 16 Jul 2026 18:04 CEST

Inadequate winter preparations and a power struggle within the military are behind Ukraine's president replacing both the prime minister and the defense minister, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, professor of political science at the Swedish National Defence University.

Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

Thu 16 Jul 2026 09:01 CEST

President Volodymyr Zelensky is being criticized for reshuffling Ukraine's government. The main dispute is over the defense minister's post - with the now-resigned Mykhailo Fedorov accusing older rivals of a "Soviet" leadership style

Ukraine defense minister resigns in Zelensky government reshuffle

Ukraine defense minister resigns in Zelensky government reshuffle

Wed 15 Jul 2026 21:20 CEST

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is the latest to resign in President Volodymyr Zelensky's reshuffle of the Ukrainian government.

Kyiv informs diplomatic corps about Druzhba pipeline damage

Kyiv informs diplomatic corps about Druzhba pipeline damage

Sat 14 Mar 2026 20:51 CET

Ukraine has informed diplomats from 31 countries about damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Hungary.

Half of Kyiv blacked out – warning of severe winter

Half of Kyiv blacked out – warning of severe winter

Tue 9 Dec 2025 17:44 CET

Around half of households in the Ukrainian capital region are without power following Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, while the country's state gas company warns of a long, cold winter.