The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. This was reported to him by Ukraine's chief negotiator,

Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for July 23, Zelensky says * US, Germany agree to deliver 5 Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine * Ukraine hit by yet another mass drone, missile attack,

Ukraine’s parliament approved a law that would effectively strip independence from the National Anticorruption Bureau, established in 2015 under U.S. and Western pressure.

Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption activists, critics and agencies.

"Ukraine protects the front line against Russian aggression for all of Europe," Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Monday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, from the National Security and Defense Council, raising speculation about an internal power shift.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants cease-fire negotiations next week and would be willing to meet directly and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that every wave of massive Russian missile attacks is a reminder of the need for greater air defense coverage for Ukraine, as well as the importance of conducting long-range strikes on Russia.