Umerov's New Position and the EU's Blow to the Kremlin — Day.LIVE Broadcast.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has appointed

Rustem Umerov

This and more will be discussed in the Day.LIVE broadcast on Friday, July 18.

Guests of the Day.LIVE Broadcast

Today, important events and topics in Ukraine and around the world will be discussed by:

• Doctor of Political Science, Executive Director of the 'International Association of Small Communities' Oleksiy Buryachenko;
• Chairman of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine Andriy Novak;
• Political expert Kostiantyn Matviyenko;
• Doctor of Economic Sciences, Head of Advanter Group Andriy Dlihach;
• MP from the 'Servant of the People' faction Dmytro Solomchuk;
• Head of the All-Ukrainian NGO 'Ukraine in NATO' Yuriy Romaniuk.

Topics to be Discussed in the Day.LIVE Broadcast

During the broadcast, the following topics will be discussed:

• President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Rustem Umerov, who previously held the position of Minister of Defense, as the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
• EU ambassadors approved the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, as announced by the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security, Josep Borrell.
• President Donald Trump has stated that he will actively pursue the implementation of his plans to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the

new package of EU sanctions against Russia

Moreover, media reports indicate that Ukraine will allow

foreign weapons to be tested on the battlefield

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, continues to make personnel changes in high positions, including the appointment of a new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. This event is perceived as part of the general strategic direction in the country's political life and its interaction with international partners.