Ukraine’s parliament has approved Andrii Sybiha as the new foreign minister, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, in the most significant reshuffle since the start of the Russian invasion.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the changes are aimed at bringing 'new energy' during this critical time.

Sybiha, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Turkey, has served in Zelenskiy’s office and is one of eight new ministers being appointed.

Critics argue this consolidation of power benefits a small group of Zelenskiy loyalists, including Andriy Yermak, the head of the president's office.

Alexander Kamyshin, known for maintaining Ukraine’s railways during the war, is also transitioning to the president's office from the strategic industries ministry.

The reshuffle occurs amidst increasing Russian missile attacks and ahead of Zelenskiy’s upcoming trip to the U.S. to present his 'victory plan' to President Joe Biden.

Russian president Vladimir Putin claims Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk has backfired, weakening its defenses and aiding Russia’s eastern advance.

NATO’s Jens Stoltenberg, however, asserts that Ukraine has achieved significant progress in Kursk.

Top Ukrainian commander Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi revealed that the operation aimed to divert Russian forces from eastern regions.

Despite this, Russia claims the Kursk operation is one of Kyiv’s biggest tactical errors.