Office of the President of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy said that maximum attention is now being paid to the energy situation, support for people and businesses in Kharkiv and the region, and efforts to strengthen air defense in the region.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss measures to support Kharkiv residents, reduce energy shortages, and provide economic assistance to the city and region after Russian attacks.

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the OP, believes that the idea of making peace with russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories is politically naive, as russia will not honor any agreements and will continue its aggression.

The communications advisor to the head of the Presidential Office explained that Andriy Yermak's statement about a possible Russian offensive on Kharkiv was misinterpreted, as he only spoke about missile attacks on the city.

According to the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, Russian strikes over the past three weeks are part of preparations for a major offensive that could begin in late May or early June and target Kharkiv.

Yermak and Szijjarto held online talks, making progress in improving Ukrainian-Hungarian bilateral relations, including agreeing on 5 out of 11 proposed points, finalizing positions on national communities, expanding logistics and transportation capabilities on the common border, and planning to record the agreements reached.

President Zelenskyy discussed with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States preparations for the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, seeking broad representation from Latin American countries and considering the possibility of holding a Ukraine-Latin America summit.

Former advisor to the President's Office and SBU officer Artem Shil was released on bail of UAH 30 million after being accused of leading an organized group that embezzled UAH 94. 8 million during the purchase of transformers under martial law.

SBU officer Artem Shilo and 6 other persons were served a notice of suspicion in the case of fraud involving embezzlement of almost UAH 95 million during procurement of Ukrzaliznytsia.

Ukraine signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Finland, which contains powerful provisions on sanctions, compensation and bringing the aggressor to justice, and Finland announced an aid package of €188 million, bringing its total military support to almost €2 billion.

Ukraine sees no alternative to strikes on Russian military infrastructure, including oil refineries, to significantly reduce Russia's potential for aggression, as sanctions and business interests still allow Russia to finance the war.

An organized group headed by Artem Shilo, a former advisor to the Presidential Office and SBU officer, embezzled almost UAH 95 million by inflating prices for the purchase of transformers during martial law.

The SAPO and the NABU exposed an organized group headed by a former advisor to the Presidential Office that embezzled UAH 94. 8 million during the purchase of transformers under martial law.

Drone attacks on oil refineries in Russia are the main reason for the significant decline in Russian diesel exports, says Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Russia continues to escalate the war in Ukraine, throwing all its resources into intense fighting without achieving its main goals, so the partners must dramatically increase military production and arms supplies to Ukraine for an effective military solution.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warns that Kyiv remains a target of Putin, and the city is better prepared than two years ago for possible new attacks by Russian armed forces.

President Zelenskyy honored the memory of more than 1,400 Ukrainian civilians, including 37 children, killed by Russian occupiers during the 33-day occupation of Bucha in Kyiv region two years ago.

President Zelensky thanked power engineers, repair crews, and construction workers for their tireless efforts to restore electricity and infrastructure after russian strikes.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with representatives of religious communities the importance of telling the world the truth about Russia's war crimes and the need to support Ukraine.

In 2023, the income of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's family amounted to almost UAH 12. 5 million, mainly due to salaries, bank interest, income from rent and the sale of government bonds.

President Zelensky dismissed two deputy heads of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak and Andriy Smirnov.

Former NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov is being considered for the post of Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova by the Presidential Office.

The newly appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, assured that he will do everything possible to strengthen Ukraine's security against Russian aggression, as the NSDC is becoming extremely important in the current struggle for existence.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the critical importance of swift congressional approval of aid to Ukraine in a phone call with House Speaker Mike Johnson, discussing the intensification of Russian air strikes and the need to cut off Russia's funding sources.

President Zelenskyy visited the 117th separate territorial defense brigade in Sumy region, discussed the operational situation and current needs for weapons and equipment with the commanders, and awarded the servicemen for their courage and defense of Ukraine.

Russia's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack were denied by Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine, who called them chronic lies and collective inadequacy.

Podoliak dismissed putin's accusations of Ukraine's involvement in the moscow terrorist attack as inadequate and ridiculous, asking why some politicians still believe putin is capable of negotiating or reaching agreements.

Swedish businesses are interested in expanding their presence in Ukraine and cooperating in high-tech sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, as discussed during the meeting between Ukrainian and Swedish officials.

Four of the perpetrators of the Crocus attack were charged, confessed and named their customers and accomplices, which led to three more arrests for providing cars, apartments and money, the Russian Federation's security service said.

russia is trying to falsely link Ukraine to the terrorist attack near Moscow to encourage more russians to die in its senseless war against Ukraine and to instill hatred of Ukrainians and the West, despite the lack of evidence.