Further to reports we brought you yesterday on Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointing a new chief diplomat, here is what we know…

Ukraine’s parliament approved the appointment of a new foreign minister, with the war against Russia poised for what could be a pivotal phase.

Andrii Sybiha, a former ambassador to Turkey, is the country’s new chief diplomat. 

He replaced Dmytro Kuleba, who became one of Ukraine’s most recognisable faces on the international stage as he petitioned and pleaded with Western countries to support Ukraine’s war effort.

Mr Sybiha has been working as Mr Kuleba’s deputy since April.

Mr Zelenskyy wants to replace almost a dozen top officials in his biggest government shake-up since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The war, now more than 900 days long, is on the cusp of what could be a key period.

And a likely hard winter lies ahead, testing the country’s resolve.

Ukraine’s power grid is under severe strain after Russian missiles and drones knocked out around 70% of the country’s generation capacity. 

On the battlefield, Ukraine is waiting to see whether the military’s gamble with its surprise invasion into Russia’s Kursk border region works.