National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine is a coordinating body for national security and defense matters. It develops draft presidential decrees on issues classified as critically important to Ukraine’s security and defense and submits them for the president’s consideration. The president of Ukraine chairs the council, whose membership includes senior officials responsible for relevant areas of government.
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Former Zelensky press secretary Yuliia Mendel suspected of state treason over statements on Russia’s war
Ukrainian authorities have notified former presidential press secretary Yuliia Mendel in absentia of suspected state treason and justification of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. The case is based on her public statements and social-media posts, which authorities say sought to discredit Ukraine and weaken international support for the country.