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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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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. 4 793 54 Previously in trend: Staff changes
Zelenskyy does not introduce sanctions against his friends from CCC Masliakov, who illegally visit Crimea. VIDEO Despite the widespread media coverage of the initiative to impose sanctions on the Russian showmen Maslyakov, no one addressed the NSDC apparatus with this issue. 29 374 161
Zelensky held meeting of National Security Council: they considered ensuring collective security of Ukraine. PHOTOS A meeting of the National Security and Defense Council was held under the chairmanship of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. 4 605 16 Previously in trend: War
Ex-actor becomes advisor of National Security and Defence Council Secretary. PHOTO Actor and ex-coach of the Ukrainian Laugh League TV-show Serhii Sivokho has become an advisor of the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council Secretary of Ukraine on the issues of reintegration and Donbas restoration. 29 646 429
NSDC Secretary Danyliuk visits JFO area. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksandr Danyliuk has visited the Stanytsia Luhanska disengagement area in eastern Ukraine, the NSDC press service has reported. 11 497 57
Ukraine, Canada to step up defense cooperation. PHOTOS Defense Minister of Ukraine Andrii Zahorodniuk and the Canadian delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine Roman Waschuk discussed the cooperation in reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the need to involve foreign experts in the priority areas of the Defense Ministry reform. 1 382 7
Ukraine's security forces held drills to coordinate their actions, - NSDC chief. PHOTOS The security forces of Ukraine drilled coordination and interaction between them as well as fulfilment of other complex tasks to ensure citizens' safety under martial law. 115 549 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
New warplanes, helicopters, drones handed over to Ukrainian army, - NSDC press service. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko handed over new military hardware to the Ukrainian Armed Forces at an airfield near Kyiv. 128 861 740 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
NSDC’s Turchynov says last week was record breaking in terms of number of attacks by Russian proxies. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov visited Ukrainian troops’ positions in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone in connection with escalation of hostilities in the east of the country recorded last week. 37 057 102
NSDC Secretary Turchynov announces government test of advanced missile system. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine's latest Vilkha missile system was test fired in the Odesa region today. 58 661 287
Amendments to defense order should take into account the needs of combat units of Ukraine's Army, - Turchynov. PHOTOS During his trip to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov checked the state of supply and combat readiness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Luhansk tactical force. 306 675 89 Previously in trend: Budget 2017
NSDC Secretary Turchynov tested system that jams anti-Ukrainian broadcast in Donbas. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov has tested the first developmental prototype of a complex system for information countermeasures. 914 423 107
NSDC Secretary Turchynov attends opening ceremony for IDEF 2017 in Turkey. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov took part in the official opening ceremony for the 2017 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2107), one of the largest arms exhibitions on the Eurasian continent. 30 257 87
Avdiivka. Life in war-torn town. PHOTOS+VIDEO In connection with the escalation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone, on behalf of the president of Ukraine, NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov arrived in the area of active hostilities in the vicinity of Avdiivka to hold meetings with the military leadership, heads of the law enforcement agencies, Donetsk civil and military administration officials and members of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. 423 0 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting
Epicenter of Russian aggression shifted in Mariupol direction over last two weeks, - Turchynov visited ATO zone. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov left for Mariupol sector due to a significant escalation of hostilities recorded primarily in this area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the past two weeks. He held a meeting with the ATO generalship there. 55 354 63
"Budapest Memorandum was just piece of paper nobody really wanted to observe," - Turchynov. PHOTOS National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov called the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, intended to guarantee the sovereignty and security of Ukraine, a mere piece of paper. 119 670 555
Russia actively pursues aggressive policy not only in Ukraine's east but also in cyberspace, - Turchynov. PHOTOS A meeting of the National Coordination Center for Cyber Security has been held under the chairmanship of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov. 25 497 47
National Guard rapid response brigade bestowed the Colors. PHOTOS+VIDEO The rapid response brigade, equipped with powerful weapons, was created to stop any enemy anywhere within the state and destroy it. 40 405 74
New sophisticated weapons presented to Ukraine’s top officials. PHOTOS The presentation of the new and upgraded weapons, military equipment, advanced means of communication, and automated fire control systems took place on the shooting range of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 169 756 249
"We see no alternative to European and Euro-Atlantic integration:" NSDC Secretary Turchynov met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Vershbow. PHOTOS National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov has had a meeting with NATO Deputy Secretary General Alexander Vershbow. 10 890 42
NSDC Secretary Turchynov met with heads of parliaments of Northern Europe and Baltic countries. VIDEO+PHOTO National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov met with the heads of parliaments of the Northern Europe and Baltic countries. During the meeting, the parties discussed the situation in the region, paying attention to the events in the east of Ukraine. 4 479 33
Ukrainian drones three times cheaper than similar foreign ones, - NSDC Secretary. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, State Concern Ukroboronprom officials with the participation of the servicemen and partners from the KPI Science Park handed over a batch of advanced domestic drone systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 14 327 51
Turchynov and Turkish NSC Secretary-General Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu discussed cooperation in military-technical sphere. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov has held meeting with Secretary-General of the National Security Council of Turkey Seyfullah Hacımüftüoğlu in Ankara during a working visit to Turkey. 13 142 72
Development of non-governmental military enterprises enhances quality of military equipment. PHOTOS National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov believes that promotion of competition in the military industry of Ukraine will enhance quality and decrease prices for military equipment. 26 755 72
"We are not going to reduce security and defense spending," – NSDC Secretary Turchynov. PHOTOS Since the hostilities in the east of Ukraine are still underway and the threat of Russian troops’ advance is high, strengthening of firepower of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and all the detachments in charge of the security and defense of Ukraine should be the priority of our state. 11 394 35
"We are not NATO members de jure but we are more than just partners de facto," Ukrainian President. PHOTO The relations between Ukraine and NATO are more than a partnership to date. One of the main tasks of Ukraine is to reach full interoperability of the Armed Forces with NATO forces and full compliance with the standards of the Alliance. 19 334 185
Russian-terrorist units keep undermining Minsk agreements, - Turchynov. PHOTOS Russian militants' heavy warfare is disguised at the front lines. 16 153 61
Turchynov and Nuland discussed defense and security cooperation. PHOTOS The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov held a meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State of the United States of America Victoria Nuland. 11 873 89
Turchynov: Our defense must withstand any attack. Even that with units of regular Russian army. PHOTOS Today Secretary of the National Security Council Oleksandr Turchynov held a meeting in the ATO area on completion of the defensive lines with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Hennadii Zubko, heads of the Defense Ministry, the General Staff, the National Guard, State Border Service, the Interior Ministry, SBU Anti-terrorism Center, and military leaders of the ATO sectors. 82 316 408
"The issue of our state protection is a priority," - Turchynov on the state rearmament program. PHOTOS NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov held an interagency meeting on the State Defense Policy of weapons and military equipment development for the period up to 2020. The meeting was attended by the heads of law enforcement, military, economic, and financial agencies of the country. 35 038 127
Terrorists conduct dense fire from cannon artillery, 120-mm mortars and tanks - ATO speaker. PHOTOS+MAP The situation in the ATO area remains tense. The terrorists keep violating the Minsk cease-fire deal using banned weapons. 14 470 80 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Tests of anti-tank missiles showed quality and reliability of Ukrainian weapons - NSDC. PHOTOS+VIDEO Precision weapons were tested on the shooting range of the 169th Training Center of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Desna" (the Chernihiv region) with participation of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak, and Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko. 194 173 678
Turchynov participated in testing of fortifications at gun range in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov took part in testing of fortifications erected on defense lines of our country which was held at a firing range in the Zhytomyr region. 123 459 379
Terrorists used prohibited types of weapons 17 times yesterday - NSDC. MAP The pro-Russian militants did not cease committing military provocations against the Ukrainian troops even during the religious holiday of Easter. 10 805 32 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists attacked Ukrainian platoon strongpoint in Triokhizbenka - NSDC. MAP The ATO headquarters announced the situation in the Donbas more stable. 43 821 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
First batch of armored Humvees from the U.S. arrived to Ukraine. PHOTOS The first batch of armored Humvees from the U.S. arrived to Ukraine today. 220 753 1 092 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists conduct active redeployment of forces: buildup of militant groups recorded in all major areas - NSDC. MAP Terrorists are actively switching their forces. Militant groups are enhanced in all major areas of confrontation. Strengthening of the enemy positions is underway. 26 986 88 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko held a meeting in the National Security Council on the situation at the front. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting in the Main situation center of the National Security and Defense Council Tuesday. 35 187 111 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Turchynov at the forefront: "It is necessary to strengthen the defensive lines that would be able to withstand any attack of the enemy". PHOTOS Secretary of the National Security Council, Oleksandr Turchynov, being at the front line of defense, held a meeting on strengthening the defensive positions with the leadership of the National Guard and the armed forces of Ukraine, which coordinate the defense sector. 56 321 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka, Opytne and Vodiane and attempted several assaults – ATO speaker. MAP The situation in the anti-terrorist operation area is stabilizing. Over the past day intense fighting was recorded only at the Donetsk direction. 17 122 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Terrorists fire at all directions; fierce fighting at Sanzharivka, the Donetsk region. MAP Terrorists have shelled Ukrainian soldiers' positions in the ATO area at all directions multiple times. 114 256 167
One soldier wounded in 24 hours. Number of attacks increases. ATO MAP Over the past day there has been recorded increase in the number of armed provocations and attacks by pro-Russian militants in the area of the anti-terrorist operation. 24 728 94 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Movement across ATO front line will be severely limited - Turchynov. PHOTO Movement across the ATO front line will be significantly restricted. 128 860 281
One Ukrainian soldier wounded over the past day. Terrorists significantly reduced the number of attacks – ATO speaker. MAP Over the past 24 hours, the number of provocative attacks by the militants in the ATO area has significantly decreased. 9 112 15
Russia supplied Donbas terrorists with 402 armored vehicles, 256 tanks, 138 Grads, five Buks and four Tochka-U in past 45 days alone. Infographics The National Security Council unveiled what the Russian convoys are really bringing to the Donbas. 98 733 354 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded over the past 24 hours. MAP The 14th day in 'silence mode' at the east of Ukraine was marked with another chaotic provocations by the terrorists. 7 193 19
Silence mode continues in ATO area: terrorists commit chaotic attempts to provoke Ukrainian soldiers - NSDC. MAP The silence mode is in effect in the territory of the anti-terrorist operation, but the terrorists continue provocation attempts. 8 283 16
Mutual Silence Mode Gradually Being Established in ATO Area - NSDC. MAP The National Security Council notes the gradual bilateral ceasefire in the east of Ukraine. 45 274 136
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