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

Ukraine's cabinet dismissed Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar and 6 other top Defense Ministry officials. This comes after President Zelensky recently ousted defense chief Oleksii Reznikov.
Zelensky is expected to lobby for more Ukraine support when he speaks at the U.N. General Assembly this week and visits Washington on Thursday.
Ukraine's air force says it downed 17 Russian cruise missiles fired overnight. Russia also launched 24 Iranian drones, 18 of which Ukraine claims to have intercepted.
Retaking the village of Klishchiivka could help Ukraine pursue control of the eastern city of Bakhmut, a key target.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will be in Moscow this week for security talks with Russian officials, as both sides aim to align interests.

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Corruption concerns prompt Ukraine to fire all regional military recruitment chiefs

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

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

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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.

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Zelensky Aide Accused of Corruption, Undermining Ukraine's Anti-Graft Efforts

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

Ukraine's cabinet dismissed Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar and 6 other top Defense Ministry officials. This comes after President Zelensky recently ousted defense chief Oleksii Reznikov.
Zelensky is expected to lobby for more Ukraine support when he speaks at the U.N. General Assembly this week and visits Washington on Thursday.
Ukraine's air force says it downed 17 Russian cruise missiles fired overnight. Russia also launched 24 Iranian drones, 18 of which Ukraine claims to have intercepted.
Retaking the village of Klishchiivka could help Ukraine pursue control of the eastern city of Bakhmut, a key target.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will be in Moscow this week for security talks with Russian officials, as both sides aim to align interests.

washingtonpost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/11/2023

Corruption concerns prompt Ukraine to fire all regional military recruitment chiefs

9/18/2023

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

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

9/19/2023

Zelensky Aide Accused of Corruption, Undermining Ukraine's Anti-Graft Efforts