EU ambassadors are set to convene in Brussels in a last-ditch effort to finalize a 21st package of sanctions against Russia, following multiple failed attempts in Dnipro. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bracing for significant changes to its military structure, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has initiated a major shake-up of the country's top defense leadership. In a surprise move, Zelenskyy has fired Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, sparking widespread protests across the nation. The Ukrainian leader has also offered a high-profile position to the defense minister he sacked last week, leaving many questioning the motives behind these drastic personnel changes in the midst of the ongoing conflict.
EU ambassadors head to Brussels aiming to sign off on 21st package of sanctions, after previous attempts ended without successin DniproSome much-awaited changes in the way the Ukrainian army is organised will kick in today, after president Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defence minister he sacked last week in a move that sparked nationwide protests. Continue reading...
