Office of the President of Ukraine

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.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree establishing several rural military administrations in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Dnipropetrovs'k region will receive over UAH 3. 2 billion as part of the Made in Ukraine economic platform to support business and domestic production in times of war.

President Zelenskyy signs a decree to counteract the negative effects of online gambling by restricting advertising, setting limits, monitoring, blocking illegal sites, and introducing restrictions for military personnel.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy believes that Brazilian President Lula da Silva's meeting with Putin during the BRICS summit would be a "big mistake" because Putin should be politically isolated for his military aggression against Ukraine.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak took part in the Conference of Presidents of the largest American Jewish organizations. He emphasized that "Israel and Ukraine are on the same side against countries that are interconnected.

Andriy Yermak discussed with the Director General of the Italian Department of Intelligence and Security the priorities of Italy's presidency of the G7, preparations for the peace summit organized by Ukraine and Switzerland, and the use of frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, was named to Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in the Leaders category.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych met with representatives of the Defense Partners project to discuss the involvement of government and business representatives in helping to meet the urgent needs of the military.

Yermak held a working meeting to discuss the main elements of a future security agreement with the United States, including the strengths of existing agreements and actions to be taken after the US Congress decides to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

A Russian missile strike on Chernihiv damaged residential buildings, a hospital, a university, and cars, injuring about 50 people, including children. At least 11 people have been reported dead.

Ukraine held another round of talks with Spain on concluding a bilateral security agreement to implement the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak met with a delegation from Lockheed Martin to discuss further operation of F-16 fighter jets, increasing defense production in Ukraine through cooperation with American companies, and strengthening Ukraine's air defense system in the face of Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykola Tochytskyi as Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Zelensky dismissed Taras Grebennikov as deputy head of the State Protection Department and Oleksiy Solovyov as deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, appointing Andriy Kononenko instead.