President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. They discussed issues related to drone contracting and production, as well as reforms in state institutions.

Zelensky Announces Reforms in State Institutions

According to the president, Ukraine needs to enhance its relations with the United States and implement new strategies in defense management. Volodymyr Zelensky promised that significant decisions would be announced soon. The exact details remain undisclosed. "We must bring a new dynamic to the work of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, as well as to our diplomatic efforts, particularly with the United States," Zelensky emphasized in his evening address on July 12.

Sibiha Unveils Major Changes at the Foreign Ministry

This week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine introduced a new organizational structure. According to Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha, this new structure aligns with the realities of war and best European diplomatic practices. Specifically, the disarmament department will no longer exist. Instead, there will be a Department of International Security and Defense of Ukraine. The management of the USA and Canada will be separated from the Latin America and Caribbean department, as it represents a distinct area of work. A special representative will focus solely on African issues. The Middle East and North Africa (the so-called MENA region) will be established as a separate department.