Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced Prime Minister Svyrydenko and pushed for a security overhaul amid tensions. Svyrydenko acknowledged his the exit after a short stint. Ukraine cited recent battlefield gains as a motivation to move forward on defence and governance changes.
Zelenskyy additionally met with ten countries in Paris to launch an anti‑ballistic missile shield for Europe. The group pledged to strengthen local security while Kyiv claims the conflict is shifting positively.