Office of the President of Ukraine
The Presidents of Ukraine and Turkey met to discuss their strategic partnership. They focused on economic cooperation, the restoration of Ukraine, and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian President Zelensky failed to arrange a meeting with Donald Trump during his visit to the United States. Zelenskyy planned to familiarize US presidential candidates with Ukraine's plan to win the war.
The presidents of Ukraine and Paraguay met in New York to discuss trade and economic cooperation. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and invited Paraguay to join the Peace Summit communiqué.
President Zelenskyy met with German Chancellor Scholz in the United States. They discussed military assistance, the implementation of the Peace Formula, and the Peace Summit.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft resolution to recall MP Andriy Odarchenko from his position as a member of the Anti-Corruption Committee. Odarchenko, who is suspected of attempted bribery, was put on the wanted list.
The head of Ukraine's OP called on the world to react to Russia's preparations for strikes on critical nuclear energy facilities. Yermak called it possible preparation for a nuclear disaster.
Andriy Yermak had a telephone conversation with Sidney Mufamadi, Advisor to the President of South Africa. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula, the situation at the frontline and prospects for cooperation between Ukraine and South Africa.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed a meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week at the White House. This will be their seventh meeting, during which the United States will reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine.
The Head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak took part in the conference “Restoring Justice”. He emphasized the need to bring Russia to justice for war crimes and to compensate Ukraine for the damage caused.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United States next week. He will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and members of Congress.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has put MP Andriy Odarchenko on the national and international wanted list. He is suspected of attempting to bribe the former head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Recovery and Development.
A meeting on strengthening cooperation between Ukraine's regions and the US states was held at the Office of the President. Nine Ukrainian regions are negotiating with US states, covering culture, education, healthcare, and other areas.
Viktor Mykyta has denied information about his involvement in the possible departure of MP Andriy Odarchenko abroad. Earlier, the SAPO prosecutor said that Odarchenko could have left through Zakarpattia, which was headed by Mykyta.
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation denied the fake about the injury of the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon as a result of an explosion in Beirut. There are no Ukrainian citizens among the injured.
Political analyst Ihor Reiterovych emphasizes the need to hold an open competition for the position of the DGF director, as required by the IMF. The expert believes that Ukraine will receive an IMF loan if it fulfills the standard conditions.
The head of the OP said that Kyiv would rid the church of Moscow's influence. Yermak emphasized the inadmissibility of threats from the defenders of the UOC-MP and recalled the AUCCRO's support for the ban on religious organizations associated with the Russian Federation.
The advisor to the head of the Presidential Administration believes that Russia's significant tactical defeats and changes in the mood of its population could become tools for a potential start of negotiations. Podolyak emphasized the importance of military pressure and influence on public opinion in Russia. .
Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.
Advisor to the head of the OP Podolyak stated that Ukraine is not interested in the occupation of the border regions of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian military is only carrying out tasks to ensure security around the borders of Ukraine.
In August, an online conference on energy security will be held as part of the Peace Formula. The event is aimed at developing components of a peace plan and agreeing on key agreements on energy security.
Former deputy head of the Prosecutor General's Office Andriy Smirnov said that NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors had purchased luxury assets at low prices by registering them in their relatives' names. He also criticized the NABU report and called the heads of the anti-corruption agencies 'random'.
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak confirmed the Russian army's strike on a supermarket in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. He called it another Russian terror and war on civilians.
The Deputy Head of the OP met with a delegation from the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. The parties discussed the Peace Formula, participation in the Crimean Platform and Brazil's presidency of the G20.
OP advisor Mykhailo Podolyak believes that Russia will agree to negotiations only when it realizes that the war is not going according to its plan. This will happen when Russian losses increase and the war spreads deeper into its territory.
Mykhailo Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, commented on the events in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. He said that the lack of an adequate response to the counterwar would only confirm the idea of "a strong conscious relationship between Russians and their government.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva met with the new Ambassador of India Ravi Shankar. They discussed preparations for the second Peace Summit, the implementation of the Peace Formula and bilateral cooperation.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that sanctions against Russia should be strengthened as long as the armed aggression continues. The goal is to stop Russia's military-industrial complex, energy exports and the war.
Russia has begun using new drones assembled by a “handicraft” method. According to Yermak, this indicates cheaper production and dependence on countries that help circumvent sanctions.
The President of Ukraine praised the actions of the 25th and 95th Brigades at the front. Zelenskyy also thanked the 9th Department of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine for ensuring the long-range capability of the Ukrainian army.
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, proposed to create a council on culture at the Office of the President. He emphasized the importance of culture during the war and noted the contribution of cultural figures to the fight against the aggressor.