Foreign policy
Ukraine appoints Mykhailo Drapaty as new army chief
Soldiers and civilians cheer the new commander amid calls to reinstate fired Defence Minister Fedorov, following the largest war‑related protest since 2022
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General News
‘Russian Amazon’ hit by more massive Ukrainian strikes
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected July 22, 2026 at 07:22 UTC.
General News
Who is Mikhailo Drapaty, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and france24.com. First detected July 22, 2026 at 15:28 UTC.
General News
Mykhailo Drapatyi Appointed as Ukraine’s New Top General
The decorated commander has gained popularity both domestically and internationally.
General News
🔴 Zelensky fires Ukraine army chief Oleksandr Syrsky
Reported by france24.com and South China Morning Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 20:08 UTC.
General News
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and NYT > World News. First detected July 21, 2026 at 19:58 UTC.
Geopolitics
India summons Russian diplomat after four Indian seafarers killed in strike near Ukraine's Odesa
Reported by India News and Financial Post. First detected July 21, 2026 at 06:44 UTC.
General News
Russian attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea intensified, killing 10 people
Russian attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea intensified, killing 10 people
Elections
Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region wounds at least 10, including a child, targeting an oil depot and logistics facilities
A Ukrainian drone strike on the Moscow region on Monday night injured at least ten people, among them a child, as authorities say the raid hit an oil depot and nearby logistics sites.
General News
Russia Hits Kyiv With Largest Ballistic Missile Barrage
Reported by Financial Post and france24.com. First detected July 19, 2026 at 12:52 UTC.
War and security
Russia launched deadly ballistic missile strikes targeting Kyiv on Sunday, 2026‑07‑19.
At least one person was killed and casualties were reported, amid escalating Russian‑Ukrainian air conflict.
General News
Ukraine carries out overnight strikes on two warehouses in Russia, killing at least eight people and injuring 62
Ukraine carries out overnight strikes on two warehouses in Russia, killing at least eight people and injuring 62