Sybiha

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar condemns attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers as 'absolutely unacceptable' during a meeting with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha. Sybiha attributes the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas to Russia, noting the region has become a maritime front in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Sybiha was appointed as acting Foreign Minister and Khmara as acting Minister of Defense during a cabinet reshuffle. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi announced restructuring of government bodies and set a deadline for ministries to submit priority action plans by August 5.

NATO's full North Atlantic Council visited Kyiv despite Russia's threats and missile attacks. Discussions centered on securing Patriot air defense systems, expanding European funding for US weapons purchases, and preparing outcomes for the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.