Yulia Svyrydenko
Yulia Svyrydenko is a Ukrainian economist and public official. She served as First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine. In July 2025, she was appointed Prime Minister of Ukraine, becoming the first woman to hold the office.
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Syrskyi in first major interview since dismissal: Ukraine's war outcome uncertain, Kursk operation a success
Former Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, dismissed by President Zelenskyy in July, gave his first major interview to the BBC in which he said it is impossible to say with certainty whether Ukraine is winning or losing the war, defended the 2024 Kursk operation as a successful and necessary maneuver, and detailed his procurement-related disagreements with former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He denied issuing any ultimatum to Fedorov and said the decision to remove him rested solely with the president. The interview was published on 13 October 2026.
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U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund approves over $60 million package, eyes up to $1 billion in third-party capital
The U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) has approved its largest investment package to date, directing more than $60 million of its own funds into new projects in energy, critical minerals, and dual-use technologies. The Fund expects the projects to attract up to $1 billion in additional capital from third-party investors. The package was announced one year after the Fund's launch, when Ukraine and the United States each contributed $75 million to an initial $150 million in capital.
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Suspected eavesdropping device found in Lviv mayor's official car
Lviv mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced that a device possibly used for eavesdropping, containing an antenna and a SIM card, was discovered in his official service car. Sadovyi turned to law enforcement about the find and publicly challenged authorities to reinstall the device if it was placed there legally. The discovery comes roughly a year after a similar suspected listening device was reportedly found in his office.
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First EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance meeting set for 11 September in Brussels
The first meeting of the EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance is scheduled for 11 September in Brussels, bringing together EU and Ukrainian drone manufacturers with European Commission officials. European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius will attend, with 19 EU-side and 9 Ukrainian-side companies participating. The meeting will focus on assessing the current state of affairs, defining a timeline for action, and discussing initial measures aimed at accelerating the deployment of unmanned technologies and counter-drone systems across the EU.