The protest was the most significant fracture in the national unity that has helped Ukraine survive a grueling and bloody fight against a Russian invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that the Ukrainian delegation for talks with the Russian side in Türkiye will be headed by Rustem Umierov, National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) Secretary.

Parliament backs legislation to tighten executive control after series of moves targeting anti-corruption campaigners

Another round of peace talks comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and Russia will hold a new round of peace talks on Wednesday. The announcement comes as Russian drones hit parts of Ukraine, officials said. Charlotte Gallagher with BBC News,

Russia's Defense Ministry on Sunday claimed to have shot down at least 26 Ukrainian drones over the Moscow region.

A slate of fresh-faced officials is poised to take on top roles in Ukraine’s government, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles the Cabinet in a bid to energize a war-weary nation and boost domestic weapons production in the face of Russia’s grinding invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a fresh set of peace talks with Moscow is set for July 23 in Turkey as the West steps up pressure on the Kremlin to agree to a cease-fire but even as Russian forces continue to launch deadly air strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.

Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams will again meet in Istanbul, Turkey, on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the countries where procedures for obtaining multiple citizenship are likely to be introduced first. Source: Zelenskyy's address at the ambassadors' conference on Monday 21 July,