Ukraine Shakes Up Defense Ministry, Russia Questions Kadyrov's Health, Zelensky to Push for More Weapons at UN

Ukraine's defense ministry dismissed 7 top officials, including 6 of 7 deputy defense ministers, in a major shakeup under the new defense minister.
The Kremlin said it has no information on whether Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is ill, after reports emerged that he is hospitalized in Moscow.
Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary and Slovakia at the WTO for refusing to lift a ban on Ukrainian agricultural exports.
U.S. troops have arrived in Armenia for military exercises, concerning Russia which sees Armenia as its own backyard.
Zelensky will make the case for speedy victory over Russia and more weapons at the UN General Assembly and in a meeting with Biden.

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9/12/2023

Putin: Ukraine Must Lift Ban on Russia Talks Before Negotiations Can Happen

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Ukraine to cancel the ban on negotiations imposed by President Zelensky, emphasizing the need for dialogue and suggesting that talks could be a way for Ukraine to replenish their reserves and reinvigorate their army.

9/18/2023

Ukraine to Sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia at WTO Over Bans on Grain Exports

Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over their bans on Ukrainian agricultural products, which were implemented to protect their own farmers from increased Ukrainian exports following Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports; Ukraine argues that the bans are legally wrong and a systemic concern regarding whether international trade partners can trust Brussels.

9/18/2023

Zelensky Shakes Up Ukraine's Defense Leadership as Battles Rage and He Seeks More Aid

Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister, Hanna Maliar, and six other top officials in the Defense Ministry were dismissed from their posts as President Volodymyr Zelensky tackles corruption claims within the ministry ahead of his speech at the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York.

9/18/2023

Ukraine Defence Minister Umerov dismisses 6 deputies in ministry shake-up

The Ukrainian government dismissed six deputy defense ministers following the appointment of a new defense minister, Rustem Umerov, who aims to enhance the coordination of Ukrainian defense forces, prioritize individual soldiers, develop Ukraine's military industry, and fight corruption.

9/18/2023

Zelensky Shakes Up Ukraine's Wartime Leadership as He Seeks More Defense Aid and Support

Ukraine's President Zelensky dismissed all six of his deputy defense ministers in a shake-up of his wartime leadership ahead of his visit to the United Nations and meetings with Congress in the US. The move is an attempt to tighten management of the defense ministry and address concerns about corruption and the diversion of military aid.

9/23/2023

Russia Rejects Ceasefire Proposals for Ukraine, Calls West an 'Empire of Lies'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that while Russia is open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, it will not consider any proposals for a cease-fire as it believes it has been deceived before, and suggests that the issue will ultimately be resolved on the battlefield; Lavrov also criticizes the West for allegedly disregarding the seriousness of the conflict and accuses them of failing to fulfill obligations and negotiate in good faith.

9/24/2023

Lavrov Dismisses Ukraine Peace Plan, Says War Will Only End on Battlefield as Russia Cracks Down on Dissent

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Ukraine's 10-point peace plan at the UN, stating that the war would have to be resolved "on the battlefield" if more realistic terms were not offered.

10/5/2023

Poland Demands Ukraine Withdraw 'Absurd' WTO Grain Export Complaint

Poland's Minister of Agriculture has expressed confusion and disbelief over Ukraine's decision to suspend its complaint against Poland's agricultural export restrictions in the WTO, demanding that Ukraine withdraw the groundless complaint in order to improve relations between the two countries.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 12:14:00 PM

Ukraine Shakes Up Defense Ministry, Russia Questions Kadyrov's Health, Zelensky to Push for More Weapons at UN

Ukraine's defense ministry dismissed 7 top officials, including 6 of 7 deputy defense ministers, in a major shakeup under the new defense minister.
The Kremlin said it has no information on whether Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is ill, after reports emerged that he is hospitalized in Moscow.
Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary and Slovakia at the WTO for refusing to lift a ban on Ukrainian agricultural exports.
U.S. troops have arrived in Armenia for military exercises, concerning Russia which sees Armenia as its own backyard.
Zelensky will make the case for speedy victory over Russia and more weapons at the UN General Assembly and in a meeting with Biden.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Putin: Ukraine Must Lift Ban on Russia Talks Before Negotiations Can Happen

9/18/2023

Ukraine to Sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia at WTO Over Bans on Grain Exports

9/18/2023

Zelensky Shakes Up Ukraine's Defense Leadership as Battles Rage and He Seeks More Aid

9/18/2023

Ukraine Defence Minister Umerov dismisses 6 deputies in ministry shake-up

9/18/2023

Zelensky Shakes Up Ukraine's Wartime Leadership as He Seeks More Defense Aid and Support

9/23/2023

Russia Rejects Ceasefire Proposals for Ukraine, Calls West an 'Empire of Lies'

9/24/2023

Lavrov Dismisses Ukraine Peace Plan, Says War Will Only End on Battlefield as Russia Cracks Down on Dissent

10/5/2023

Poland Demands Ukraine Withdraw 'Absurd' WTO Grain Export Complaint