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After weeks of rallying behind Fedorov, protesters reject his call for wartime elections in Ukraine

A month of nationwide demonstrations demanding Mykhailo Fedorov’s return as defence minister appears to be ending after protest organisers rejected and criticised his call for elections during wartime.

Euronews

Zelenskyy’s military shake‑up continues – but Fedorov remains out

The Ukrainian president has appointed one of Kyiv’s key peace deal negotiators as the new head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, but the political crisis triggered by the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov is still ongoing.

Euronews

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump

Overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, ramping up pressure on Moscow

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin preparing to bring 30,000 more North Korean troops into battle

Ukraine's Air Force says Russia targeting Kyiv with ballistic missiles on Sunday

The Independent UK

Dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister started a sudden transformation of the military

In just a week, the dismissal of a Ukrainian defense minister set in motion a transformation of the country’s armed forces that replaced the old guard with a new generation of leadership

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: War on Wildberries burns two more warehouses

E-commerce group in Russia calls for tax relief while Ukraine maintains its targets serve as suppliers to Moscow’s military. What we know on day 1,611

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister

Campaigners in Ukraine pledge to continue nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov gets his job back

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia

Ukraine is continuing its fight against Russia with new military leadership

The Independent UK

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The Economic Times

Mykhailo Drapatyi, battle-hardened general, becomes war-torn Ukraine's new military chief

Ukraine has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief of its armed forces following significant dissatisfaction with the former leader. Known for his battlefield prowess, Drapatyi previously commanded land forces and coordinated joint operations in vital regions. His elevation to the top post marks a pivotal strategic adjustment in Ukraine’s…

Euronews

Brussels’ double deadlock

In today's newsletter: EU ambassadors aim to end the impasse on the 21st package of sanctions for Russia and whether to crack down on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and more.

International Business Times UK

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 Independent UK

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

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The Times of India

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

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

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

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.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,212

Here are the key events on day 1,212 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Trump still ‘open’ to meeting Putin and Zelenskyy; Russia rejects unconditional ceasefire – as it happened

White House says US president wants both leaders to come to table; Ukraine proposes next round of talks before end of June

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: senior Ukrainian commander resigns after deadly Russian strike

Land forces commander Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi steps down after attack on military training site; Ukraine says it has destroyed Russian bombers worth $7bn in major assault on airfields. What we know on day 1,195

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