December 4, 02:10 PM • 36015 viewsMykhailo Podoliak explained that the Kremlin is increasingly isolating Russia, moving to a militarized economy for "war" and redistributing power among Putin's inner circle. Also, recent personnel changes indicate a growing distrust within the Putin regime.
Ukraine insists on the presence of state leaders, not representatives, at the Global Peace Summit, according to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva.
Ukraine does not disclose the number of countries that will participate in the Peace Summit to prevent the aggressor country from disrupting the event, but the number of potential participants is already significant after official invitations were sent to 168 countries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The United States announces a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and Stinger anti-aircraft systems, ammunition for HIMARS, and artillery.
Ukraine and Belgium have begun negotiations on a security cooperation agreement, following President Zelenskyy's order and his recent conversation with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Kroo.
Zelenskyy outlined the main issues to be discussed at the Peace Summit in Switzerland. Among them are the exchange of prisoners, the return of abducted Ukrainian children and deported citizens, as well as nuclear and food security issues.
90% of the frozen Russian assets worth about €192 billion held in the Belgian securities depository Euroclear will be used to support Ukraine, while the remaining 10% will go to the EU, leaving a significant portion of the total €220 billion of frozen Russian assets in the EU financial system unused.
Ukrainian and foreign athletes were called upon to help engage more countries in the Global Peace Summit aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine and restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees appointing 116 judges to local court positions, but between 22% and 61% of judicial positions remain unfilled.
Yermak discussed with former NATO Chief Rasmussen and other international figures a draft report on Ukraine's future membership in NATO, preparations for the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the need for security guarantees and support from partner countries in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.
Cape Verde became the first African country to confirm its participation in the Peace Summit initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a telephone conversation between Zelenskyy and Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulysses Correia e Silva.
The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.
Yermak held another round of talks with the United States to conclude a bilateral security agreement.
In the occupied Crimea, in particular in Sevastopol, the Russian occupiers are intensifying illegal mobilization activities, deploying mobile recruitment brigades in public places, such as near shopping centers, to agitate men to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Andriy Yermak and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto discussed key issues of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations and planned further steps to develop cooperation.
Zelensky introduced Serhiy Tyurin as the new head of the regional military administration in Khmelnytsky region.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the creation of a subgroup to work on the confiscation of frozen Russian sovereign assets abroad in favor of Ukraine.
Russia's leadership is working to disrupt the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland by cooperating with countries, politicians, media and spreading fake narratives, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Ukraine is doing everything possible to ensure China's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, as China's presence is crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty of Ukraine and the return of all imprisoned and deported children.
Ukraine has sent invitations to more than 150 countries and international organizations to the Global Peace Summit to be held this summer in Switzerland to ensure a broad presence to discuss a just peace and a roadmap for engaging both sides in the future peace process, with Russia not being invited at this stage.
More than 80 countries have supported the Ukrainian peace formula, and the first peace summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16 to unite the international community around a just peace for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy has changed the leadership of the SBU's regional offices, appointing new heads in Dnipro, Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Mykolaiv regions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation denies reports of the resignation of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov as false information.
Andriy Yermak discussed with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi the return of deported Ukrainian children and prisoners of war from Russia, as well as preparations for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine is working on criteria for targeted financial assistance and maximizing digitalization for those who need it most, as social spending depends on international aid and the economy is focused on defense spending.
Ukraine is creating a new social policy system focused on providing services and support in difficult life situations, with incentives to return people to economic activity, based on principles such as digitalization, targeting, universality, equity and barrier-free access.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra met with Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda to discuss strengthening cooperation in bringing Russia to justice for its aggression against Ukraine, including the establishment of an international special tribunal for the crime of aggression and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
President Zelenskyy held phone conversations with leaders of the U. S. Congress, thanking them for their military assistance to Ukraine and discussing the need to further develop air defense and long-range radar systems.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, discussed with the US National Security Advisor the importance of US assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including the recently approved $61 billion aid package.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Prime Minister Sunak preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, thanked the United Kingdom for a new military aid package, and emphasized the need for the world to force Russia to peace.
