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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister

16 juillet 2026 à 15:54
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

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Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, on Thursday. His appointment was seen as an indication that President Volodymyr Zelensky saw drones as the best bet for defeating Russia.

Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

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Protesting the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kharkiv on Thursday. Some of the slogans translate to “Bring back Fedorov” and “Fedorov’s dismissal is a gift to the enemy.”

Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister

Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.

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Protesting the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kharkiv on Thursday.

Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea

15 juillet 2026 à 13:59
After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.

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A screenshot taken from footage provided by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces showed a drone flying toward a ship at port in the city of Kerch in Crimea in early July.

Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems

9 juillet 2026 à 10:57
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine meeting with President Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday.

Trump Says He Will Grant Ukraine the License to Make Patriot Missiles, a Key Demand

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said before a NATO summit this week that he wanted Patriot missiles and the related defense systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles. But questions remained about President Trump’s pledge.

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Volodymyr Zelensky attending a meeting with the German Chancellor in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday.

Russia Strikes Kyiv, Ukraine’s Capital, on Eve of NATO Summit

Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 16 people were killed, officials said.

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A building damaged by a Russian missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday.

Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault

2 juillet 2026 à 10:16
The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.

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A woman holds a child near an apartment building damaged in Russian airstrikes.

Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv

2 juillet 2026 à 04:21
At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.

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Rescuers on Thursday at an apartment building in Kyiv that was damaged in overnight Russian strikes.

Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv

2 juillet 2026 à 02:27
At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.

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Rescuers on Thursday at an apartment building in Kyiv that was damaged in overnight Russian strikes.
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