Office of the President of Ukraine

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the Ukrainian formula for peace, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, prospects for NATO membership and the importance of supporting Ukraine with the Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs Mika Aaltola.

A shooting incident occurs in the Crocus City Hall shopping center near Moscow. The President's Office emphasizes that Ukraine has nothing to do with the attack.

President Zelenskyy discussed with representatives of the Council of Europe during their visit to Ukraine the creation of a Register of Damage from Russian Aggression, a special tribunal for the crime of aggression, and the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children.

9 Ukrainian children, including 4 children from orphanages aged 3 to 10 and a 12-year-old girl, were returned from Russia, where they had been forcibly taken and told that Ukraine did not exist.

Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, said that enemy propaganda is investing huge resources to spread panic news in the Ukrainian information space amid Russian strikes, and urged Ukrainians to stay strong.

In the battles for Moshchun and the Kiev region, the fate of Ukraine and its capital was decided, where the heroism of Ukrainian soldiers and the meanness of the Russian enemy became obvious to the whole world.

The U. S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian children and calling it an attempt to destroy the next generation of Ukraine.

Ukraine is actively negotiating security guarantees with 10 countries, in addition to the 7 such agreements already concluded with 5 G7 countries.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva said that the issue of sending troops from other countries to Ukraine is not currently being discussed, but it could be considered in the event of an escalation of Russian aggression and a collective decision by NATO member states to send troops.

Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.

Ukraine plans to support Ukrainian producers under the "Made in Ukraine" initiative through cashback programs, investment loans, and simplified government regulations to stimulate demand, provide financing, and reduce bureaucracy.

Russians launched a missile strike on Odesa, killing 14 people, on the day of the fake "presidential election. " This is a clear signal that Russia will continue to wage destructive wars involving mass murder of citizens of other countries, Podoliak said.

President Zelenskiy says there will be more Ukrainian-made weapons, including shells, drones, and electronic warfare systems, to help Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia.

Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, agreed to hold a bilateral meeting between the government teams next week to discuss Ukrainian-Hungarian relations and find mutually beneficial solutions to bilateral issues.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of India to Ukraine and discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, emphasizing the importance of further involving India in the process of establishing a just peace in Ukraine.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Latvia on a bilateral security agreement, defining its content, key elements and thematic blocks.

Mobile communication is restored in Sumy region after Russian shelling.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit with National Security Advisor of Saudi Arabia Musayed bin Mohammed Al-Ayban.

Ukraine and Finland held another round of talks to outline key elements of a bilateral security agreement.

Ukraine has submitted applications and risk assessments to U. S. and European aviation regulators to resume civilian air service at one of its airports, although no timeline has been set due to complex security issues.

The Oscars broadcast attracted 19. 5 million viewers, the largest TV audience since 2020. Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer won 7 awards, including Best Picture, and the Ukrainian documentary 20 Days in Mariupol won Best Documentary.

Yermak discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs with Sullivan, emphasized the importance of the House of Representatives approving the aid package, and thanked Biden for his strong support of Ukraine in his annual address to Congress.

The Ukrainian documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" won the Oscar for Best Feature Documentary, exposing the truth about Russia's crimes and destroying its propaganda, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine said.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit with National Security Advisor to the Republic of South Africa Sidney Mufamadi, emphasizing the importance of the African continent's participation.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree naming the Ada-class corvette manufactured for Ukraine by Turkey the Hetman Ivan Vygovsky.

China's Special Representative for Eurasia, Lu Hui, visited Ukraine and held frank and friendly talks with Ukrainian officials about Ukraine-China relations.

Engineering work to strengthen the defense lines is accelerating, attracting new forces and technical capabilities, thanks to favorable weather conditions and the necessary funds allocated by the government.

Representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine took part in a briefing for the Chinese government delegation, during which they discussed the security situation in Ukraine, including the situation on the battlefield, the exchange of prisoners, civilian hostages and deported Ukrainian children, and demonstrated evidence of Russia's use of North Korean munitions against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy will discuss with Erdogan the release of Ukrainian prisoners and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea during his visit to Turkey.

President Zelenskyy met with UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, long-range capabilities, arms and ammunition needs, joint weapons production, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.