Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the US vice president to discuss security guarantees amid Trump administration efforts to broker a truce deal with Moscow. Zelensky emphasized the need for real security guarantees and ongoing dialogue with the White House before any endgame to the war is formulated. Vance acknowledged the goal of achieving a durable peace in Eastern Europe without future conflict.
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Zelenskyy names new chief of general staff to enhance Ukraine''s combat effectiveness
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Andrii Hnatov as the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine's armed forces, replacing Anatoliy Barhylevych. Hnatov's appointment comes as the country seeks to restructure and strengthen its military amid combat in Russia's Kursk region and increasing pressure in Donetsk. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized the ongoing transformation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with Barhylevych now serving as the general inspector of Ukraine's Defense Ministry. Full Article
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