Volodymyr Zelensky's government reshuffle begins Several Ukrainian ministers resigned on Tuesday. The presidential aides were fired before their replacements were expected. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Reintegration Irina Vereshchuk wrote online: “After almost three years in power, [I submitted my] Today, I am announcing my resignation. I thank the President for his trust. I thank the Prime Minister and government officials for their cooperation. I thank the Ministry of Reintegration team for their hard work and dedication!”
In his evening speech, President Zelensky said he would carry out reforms to strengthen the government. “The autumn will be crucial for Ukraine, and we must get our state institutions in order so that Ukraine can achieve all the necessary results. Several areas in the government need to be strengthened and personnel decisions are being prepared,” David Alakamia, head of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction, said on Tuesday. “As promised, we are expecting a major reset of the government this week. More than 50 percent of the cabinet staff will be replaced.” Tomorrow is dismissal day, and the day after is appointment day.”
Arms Production Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin also resigned in anticipation of a new defense-related role.Another deputy prime minister, Olha Stefanishina, also resigned, along with others. President Zelenskyy also dismissed his deputy chief of staff for economic affairs, Rostislav Shurma, by presidential decree.
The attack comes as Ukrainians are reeling from the impact of Russian missiles on a military training facility and a nearby hospital in the city of Poltava, killing at least 51 people and wounding more than 200. Sean Walker and Written by Peter Beaumont that One of the deadliest attacks of the war took place about 200 miles (320 km) southeast of Kiev, far from the front line. Bodies, some in military uniform, lay on the ground covered in dust and rubble. Officials confirmed that soldiers were among the victims at a military communications research institute.
Vladimir Putin Visited Mongolia freely despite International Criminal Court warrant That should automatically lead to his arrest. Peter Sauer writes: Putin was given a red carpet welcome at the meeting, and Mongolian President Ukhnaagin Khurelsyukh said relations between the two countries were “developing in all directions.” Amid widespread international condemnation, Ukraine called on Mongolia to accept the “consequences.”
The head of the UN nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, said the situation at the Zaporizhia and Kursk nuclear plants was different.Grossi said he and Zelenskiy discussed the safety of Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant. Ukraine occupies parts of the Kursk Oblast, but the nuclear plant remains in Russian hands, while the Ukrainian region of Zaporizhia was occupied by Russian forces after the 2022 invasion. Regarding Kursk, Grossi said: It was very clear to him [Zelenskiy]He understands very well I don't think he's opposed at all. Based on the fact that Nuclear power plants should never be attacked.”
Grossi, who is due to visit Zaporizhia on Wednesday, said the situation in the country was “highly precarious.” “Some days are stable, but then there are sudden problems, drone collisions, and today one of the two existing power lines went down, and we are on the verge of losing power again. The power outage means there is no power. Without power, there is no cooling.” Without cooling, disaster could occur.” Russian news agencies reported on Monday that power lines in Zaporizhia were automatically cut off. Ukraine said the Russian attack damaged one of two external overhead lines connecting the plant to Ukraine's power grid. Russia has not commented on the allegations.
Grossi said he had accepted a request from Ukraine to include inspections of substations that supply electricity to Ukraine's nuclear plants.“This is a new aspect of our assistance, and I hope an important one. We discussed this just now with President Zelenskyy and we agreed on it.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Russia is taking steps to “accuse Ukraine of provocative acts against nuclear security.”Russia steps up 'disinformation campaign' divert attention from one's criminal activities“” in Zaporozhye.
