Changes in Ukraine's Defense Policy

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. They discussed contracting and production of drones, as well as reforms within government institutions.

Zelensky announced reforms in government administration

The president stated that Ukraine needs to enhance its relations with the United States and take new steps to strengthen its defense structures. Volodymyr Zelensky promised that details of the reforms would be announced soon. The specifics of these changes have not yet been revealed. «We must provide new momentum to the work of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and our diplomatic efforts, particularly in cooperation with the United States,» Zelensky said in his evening address on July 12.

Sibiga announced significant changes in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, a new organizational structure was introduced in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. According to Minister Andriy Sibiga, the new structure aligns with the challenges of modern warfare and international standards. In particular, the disarmament department has been abolished, and a Department of International Security and Defense of Ukraine has been created. The US and Canada division will be separated from the Latin America Department, as it is a distinct area of work. A special representative will be appointed to handle African issues exclusively. The Middle East and North Africa will now have a separate department.