Office of the President of Ukraine

The reopening of the Lviv airport will make Lviv region attractive to foreign tourists and investors, but this will only happen when the skies over the region are closed.

Many of the goods used by Russia to manufacture weapons are produced by order of companies of the sanctions coalition in third countries.

russia has been unable to find alternative suppliers for many imported goods important for the war. In order to ensure that the range of these goods is constantly expanding, it is necessary to strengthen the sanctions regime against Russia and export control

The International Working Group on Sanctions Against russia recommended that the seven largest European banks operating in russia by assets should leave the russian market and pay fines proportional to the taxes paid there.

Many large foreign companies continue to operate in russia, despite its invasion of Ukraine, providing resources that may contribute to the war effort. Therefore, the International Working Group on Sanctions against russia proposes to treat the payment of taxes by these companies in russia as bribery, punishable by fines.

In three days, more than 1,000 people, including 200 children, were evacuated from the shelled settlements of Bilopillia and Vorozhba in Sumy Oblast.

President Zelenskyy visited a hospital in Kharkiv to meet with wounded soldiers, present them with awards and thank them for defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.

During his trip from Copenhagen, Andriy Yermak met with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss the Ukrainian formula for peace, the upcoming Global Summit and rallying international support for Ukraine.

Yermak discussed military assistance, Danish support and the upcoming Global Peace Summit with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen.

According to presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, russia's talk of "peace" and "truce" is a facade for restoring and redeploying forces, while continuing to attack Ukrainian cities and civilians.

The International Working Group on Ukraine's Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration proposes that NATO invite Ukraine to start accession negotiations and define specific membership conditions at the July NATO Summit, with the goal of Ukraine joining NATO no later than July 2028.

Ukraine's top military and political leadership discussed with U. S. officials the situation at the front, Russia's offensive attempts, and Ukraine's urgent need for accelerated arms supplies.

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened a conference on mental health in Belgrade, Serbia, where she spoke about Ukraine's mental health program and the impact of Russian aggression on the mental health of Ukrainians.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation, thanked them for their support of Ukraine and called on them to promote the idea of a Global Peace Summit to restore a just peace for Ukraine.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with American businessman Alexander Soros to discuss preparations for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the Ukrainian formula for peace, security in the Black and Azov Seas, exports from Ukraine, nuclear safety, and the return of captured Ukrainian children.

Mykhailo 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.