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The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine has been at the forefront of significant political maneuvers. Recently, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov declined a post offered to him by President Zelenskyy, preferring to return to the Defense Ministry. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy extended the offer of Secretary of the NSDC to Ihor Klymenko, indicating a swift change in the council's leadership. The NSDC continues to play a crucial role in Ukraine's strategic decisions, from implementing resilience plans in Kyiv to enhancing its military export potential. Notable sanctions and court cases highlight the NSDC's ongoing efforts to tighten security and counter threats, emphasizing its indispensable role in maintaining national stability.
What role does the NSDC play in Ukraine's governance?
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine is a vital body responsible for national security and defense policy. It coordinates and oversees the activities of executive authorities in the field of national security. Recently, it has handled issues ranging from resilience plans to international defense collaborations.
Has Mykhailo Fedorov accepted a new position in the NSDC?
Mykhailo Fedorov, previously proposed for a new role within the NSDC by President Zelenskyy, has declined the offer, expressing a desire to return to the Ministry of Defense, where he has a substantive career and significant ongoing projects.
Who is Ihor Klymenko in the context of the NSDC?
Ihor Klymenko has been offered the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This comes with significant responsibilities, especially in streamlining Ukraine's security strategies in a challenging geopolitical climate.
What has been the response of the Supreme Court regarding NSDC sanctions?
The Supreme Court, specifically the Administrative Court of Cassation, recently denied Petro Poroshenko's request to lift the NSDC-imposed sanctions against him. This decision underscores the legal and political complexities surrounding high-level sanctions in Ukraine.
How does the NSDC influence Ukraine's anti-terrorism strategies?
Under President Zelenskyy's directive, the NSDC has approved a new concept aimed at countering terrorism in Ukraine. This strategic framework is designed to bolster national defenses against various forms of terrorism, highlighting the council's critical role in enhancing internal security measures.
What is the impact of NSDC sanctions on international relations?
NSDC sanctions, such as those recently enacted against individuals and entities, including some Chinese companies, play a significant role in shaping Ukraine's international relations. These sanctions aim to curb activities counteracting Ukraine's sovereignty and security, while aligning closely with EU and NATO allies.
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Ukraine prepares for meetings with partners on joint FREYJA anti-ballistic programme – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from National Security and Defence Council Secretary Ihor Klymenko and announced that issues were being prepared for consideration by the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. 1 489 16 Previously in trend: Anti-ballistic air defense system
Zelenskyy has enacted National Security and Defence Council’s decision on preparing regions for winter: Klitschko and heads of RMAs have been warned of their personal responsibility President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted a decision by the National Security and Defence Council regarding the progress of the Comprehensive Resilience Plans for specific regions and Kyiv’s preparations for the heating season of 2026/2027. 2 557 39 Previously in trend: heating season Kyiv resilience plan
Zelenskyy changes NSDC membership: Khmara and Sybiha added President Volodymyr Zelenskyy updated the membership of the National Security and Defense Council, adding Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara. 727 10 Previously in trend: members of NSDC
"Phantom" patrol cars are returning to roads. Dozens of new speed cameras will come into operation this week, - Vyhivskyi Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi announced that on 18 August, specific proposals had been drawn up to tackle systematic breaches of the Highway Code in the interests of road safety, and that these would be put before the National Security and Defence Council. 4 835 36 Previously in trend: Car Accident
NSDC to strengthen its capabilities - Zelenskyy briefed by Klymenko The National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) of Ukraine will strengthen its capabilities. 1 655 33
NSDC approves Kyiv Resilience Plan, implementation already underway – Klymenko Today, August 5, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine approved the Kyiv Resilience Plan. Its implementation has already begun. 2 244 48 Previously in trend: heating season Kyiv resilience plan
Zelenskyy holds NSDC meeting on implementation of resilience plans: Some cities and regions are lagging behind. VIDEO On Wednesday, 5 August, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defence Council on the implementation of the resilience plans set for regions and communities. 2 264 54 Previously in trend: heating season
Umerov has been appointed head of FIS, and Klymenko as Secretary of NSDC, - decrees President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council and the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. 9 467 126 Previously in trend: Umerov’s new position
Fedorov turns down NSDC post offered by Zelenskyy – FT Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has turned down a new position offered to him by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the weekend. He only wants to return to the Defence Ministry. 10 739 44 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Zelenskyy has offered Klymenko post of Secretary of NSDC: decree is already being drafted. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ihor Klymenko and offered him a new post. 4 821 54 Previously in trend: Staff changes
Supreme Court denied Poroshenko’s request to lift sanctions imposed against him The Administrative Court of Cassation, a division of the Supreme Court, denied fifth president Petro Poroshenko’s request to overturn the sanctions imposed against him by the National Security and Defense Council. 6 687 124 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Poroshenko
Klitschko initiates NSDC meeting on implementing resilience plan Kyiv sees no evidence of the government’s involvement in implementing the capital’s resilience plan; in particular, there is no documented confirmation that the government has allocated 10 billion hryvnias for the plan’s measures. City officials are demanding an immediate meeting of the National... 1 752 13 Previously in trend: Kyiv resilience plan
Zelenskyy approves new concept for countering terrorism in Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defence Council of 6 April 2026 "On the Concept for Countering Terrorism in Ukraine". 1 488 11 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks
Midas case figure Tsukerman sues Zelenskyy: he seeks cancellation of imposed sanctions Oleksandr Tsukerman, a defendant in the ‘Midas’ case, is seeking, through the Administrative Court of Cassation, to have the sanctions imposed on him by the National Security and Defence Council—which were introduced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—declared unlawful and revoked. 3 904 50 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
NATO is struggling to keep up with threats: National Security and Defence Council has outlined how it will help West protect its airspace from Russian provocations Following Ukraine's example, NATO countries need to urgently consider establishing a so-called "drone umbrella." Current realities show that the North Atlantic Alliance has not been fully prepared for the challenges of the new era of warfare. 595 4
Umerov is in Strait region and is holding talks with partners, — National Security and Defence Council A National Security and Defense Council delegation led by Secretary Rustem Umerov is in the Strait region and is holding further talks with partners 1 126 16 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s assistance to Middle Eastern countries
Some Ukrainian drone production lines are already being launched abroad, - NSDC The first production lines for Ukrainian drones are being launched abroad in partnership with foreign companies. 1 283 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian arms exports
Klytschko comments on NSDC meeting on cities’ energy resilience: "We were made to understand that Kyiv will not be helped for now" The energy resilience plan developed by Kyiv was not included by the authorities in the state budget for assistance to cities. This effectively made it clear that the capital will not receive support from the state. 4 231 44 Previously in trend: Critical infrastructure protection
National Security and Defence Council approved resilience plans for all regions except Kyiv, — Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, at which energy issues were discussed. 6 493 68 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy Critical infrastructure protection
Zelenskyy: National Security and Defence Council to approve strategy for next winter President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to approve a strategy for next winter. 1 177 20 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy Critical infrastructure protection
Zelenskyy: Energy protection and restoration plans to be approved at National Security and Defense Council level President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined the results of a meeting with government officials, energy sector representatives, and the military — all those responsible for protecting and restoring infrastructure, including energy facilities. 1 018 23 Previously in trend: Support of Ukrainian energy Critical infrastructure protection
Ukraine’s defense exports could reach several billion dollars in 2026, NSDC says Ukraine could reach military export volumes worth several billion dollars this year after, for the first time since the start of the war, authorizing foreign sales. 41 0 Previously in trend: Ukrainian arms exports
Zelenskyy put into effect NSDC decision on security guarantees for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the National Security and Defense Council's decision of January 30, 2026, "On Security Guarantees for Ukraine." 2 872 18 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine
Case against ex-NSDC deputy secretary Sivkovych, who worked for FSB and fled to Moscow, sent to court Law enforcement agencies have completed an investigation into a former senior official, an ex-deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and former vice prime minister of Ukraine, whom investigators consider a top FSB agent; the indictment has been sent to court for a... 1 582 31 Previously in trend: High treason
OP is considering transferring part of NSDC’s powers, - media The Office of the President is discussing the possibility of transferring some powers to the National Security and Defense Council. 2 157 14 Previously in trend: Reform of the Office of the President
Zelenskyy removes Yermak from National Security and Defense Council and Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak from the personal composition of the National Security and Defense Council and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. 2 944 56 Previously in trend: Changes in the composition of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief members of NSDC
Zelenskyy removes Hrynchuk and Halushchenko from NSDC Membership President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has removed Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko from the membership of National Security and Defense Council. 3 133 40 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
Government submits proposal to NSDC to impose sanctions against Mindich and Tsukerman The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted proposals to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose personal sanctions against Tymur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman following an NABU investigation into corruption in the energy sector. 3 992 54 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions Energy sector corruption
Resumption of surplus arms exports will allow preserving defense industry and attracting funds, - NSDC Part of Ukraine's defense industry will work on arms exports, which will help keep jobs, grow the industry, and bring in money. 1 123 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian defense industry Ukrainian arms exports
Zelenskyy dismisses Khomchak from NSDC secretariat, appoints Deputy Chief of General Staff Ostrianskyi in his place Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made personnel changes in the National Security and Defense Council. Major General Yevhen Ostrianskyi, who previously served as deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been appointed as the new first deputy secretary. 3 066 7 Previously in trend: Staff changes members of NSDC
Relatives of NSDC Deputy Secretary Aloian are included in Myrotvorets database and do business in Russia, - Bondarenko The closest relatives of the newly appointed Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Davyd Aloian have been added to the Myrotvorets database. 10 144 71 Previously in trend: members of NSDC
Shmyhal on Umerov’s appointment as NSDC Secretary: Zelenskyy sees him as negotiator The decision to appoint former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) was driven by the need to strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position on the international stage. 1 406 26 Previously in trend: Umerov is the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council
Zelenskyy enacts NSDC decision on personal sanctions against individuals and legal entities By his decree, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council "On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)". 4 469 44 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
NSDC decision imposes real moratorium on business inspections by government agencies and any interference by government agencies in entrepreneurial activity – Zelenskyy Under the chairmanship of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the first meeting of the renewed National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) took place. 2 405 44 Previously in trend: members of NSDC
Zelenskyy enacts NSDC sanctions for promoting anti-Ukrainian narratives: Latynina, Korolevska, Balashov on list President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision of July 20, 2025 "On the Application of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)". The sanctions list includes 5 individuals. 10 047 177 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
Zelenskyy approves NSDC members - decree President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a decree approving the members of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). 2 742 30 Previously in trend: Umerov is the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council members of NSDC
Umerov appointed Secretary of National Security and Defense Council - decree Former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. 10 577 116 Previously in trend: Umerov is the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council
"I appeal to Yermak to take charge of NSDC but not appoint Umerov" – Servant of People Bezuhla Servant of the People MP Mariana Bezuhla appealled to the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, not to appoint former Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to the National Security and Defence Council. 15 128 54
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions against five Chinese companies - decree President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on companies registered in China. 2 659 22 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions China supplies weapons to Russia
Ukraine aligns sanctions with six EU sanction packages – Zelenskyy signs decrees President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted three decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on the application of sanctions and signed the corresponding decrees. 425 7 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia NSDC sanctions
Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine’s withdrawal from the convention banning anti-personnel mines (updated) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. 9 023 113 Previously in trend: european countries withdraw from the ammunition convention
After Portnov’s assassination, Zelenskyy allowed imposing sanctions jointly with US and EU against pro-Russian figures President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) dated June 27 to synchronize Ukraine’s sanctions pressure with the EU and G7 countries. Ukraine has not synchronized its sanctions with the West since 2021, when the U.S. imposed... 9 661 40 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
Zelenskyy imposes new sanctions: Artek in occupied Crimea is on list President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on a number of individuals and legal entities. 1 876 25 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
YouTube blocks four channels of sanctioned persons in Ukraine that spread Russian narratives The YouTube platform has blocked four channels belonging to individuals under sanctions in Ukraine who disseminated information that corresponded to Russian propaganda. 7 871 141 Previously in trend: Activisation of Russian propaganda in Ukraine Russian propaganda
Zelenskyy imposes new sanctions: Bohuslaiev’s son, ex-MP Mosiichuk and Pin-Up online casino are on list President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose new personal sanctions. The list of sanctioned individuals includes Oleksandr, the son of former Motor Sich CEO Viacheslav Bohuslaev, and former MP Ihor Mosiiichuk. 9 921 123 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
Former First Deputy Secretary of National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Hladkovskyi (Svynarchuk) detained in Spain - SAPO On May 14, 2025, local law enforcement agencies detained the former First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, accused in the SAPO and NABU case of causing damage to the state totaling UAH 17.44 million, in the Kingdom of Spain. 13 800 106 Previously in trend: Hladkovskyi defense corruption scandal Рladkovskyi detained in Spain
Poroshenko is preparing draft law on personal responsibility of NSDC members: damages for unlawful sanctions will not be compensated from budget The leader of the "European Solidarity" party and the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, announced the preparation of a draft law which provides for personal responsibility of the NSDC members for voting on the imposition of sanctions against Ukrainian citizens. 4 326 53 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Poroshenko
Zelenskyy on new sanctions: Seven Ukrainian citizens tied their fate to Russian propaganda President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared details of new sanctions imposed by Ukraine against both legal entities and individuals, including seven Ukrainian citizens who are actively spreading pro-Russian propaganda. 5 979 43 Previously in trend: NSDC sanctions
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