Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after days of unrest over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.07.2026
Alexander Syrsky was dismissed from his post
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Alexander Syrsky, was relieved of his duties.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
As a result of the Russian air attack, two people were killed in Kharkiv
As a result of a drone belonging to the Russian Armed Forces hitting a civilian car, two women were killed in Dergachi community of Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Steep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says
Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Chargé d'affaires of Russia called the Indian MFA
India summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in New Delhi, Vladimir Ladanov, in connection with the death of 4 Indian sailors as a result of the attack on the merchant ship "MV Golden Leo" off the coast
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals
Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?
Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites after major missile attack, as President Zelenskyy faces crisis over sacked minister.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.07.2026
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.07.2026
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks due to a shortage of Patriot air defence munitions.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.07.2026
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
World
bbc.co.uk
18.07.2026
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens
Russian officials say strikes on retailer's warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026
Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have exposed a political challenge for Zelenskyy.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister
Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.
World
aljazeera.com
16.07.2026
Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister
The Ukrainian parliament has elected Serhii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister.
World
aljazeera.com
16.07.2026
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
World
bbc.co.uk
15.07.2026