Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest state honors, citing his contributions to protecting human life and freedom through providing Starlink satellite internet access during the war.
President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected calls from former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold elections during the war, saying it would "split" and "destroy" Ukraine. Zelensky also warned that Russia is planning to mobilize 300,000 additional troops after September elections.
A Russian double-tap drone attack struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 130, including children. President Zelensky condemned the attack as cynical and called for more Patriot air defense systems.
President Zelensky dismissed deputy presidential chief of staff Iryna Mudra after Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies raided her office as part of a money-laundering investigation. The move came one day after fired defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections.
