Office of the President of Ukraine

The Russian missile strike on Odesa may have targeted the delegations of Ukrainian President Zelensky and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, exploding just 500 meters away.

During a visit to the port of Odesa, President Zelenskiy and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis saw how the Black Sea 'grain corridor' is working, exporting nearly 28 million tons of grain to 38 countries since russia withdrew from the grain deal despite ongoing russian attacks on port infrastructure.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held meetings on arms supplies from partners and domestic production to implement recent agreements as soon as possible.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba informed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Ramirez Lescano about the preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and invited Paraguay to participate.

Yermak discussed with Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense and received assurances that the United States would continue to work to increase funding.

Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva starts negotiations with Spain on a bilateral security agreement.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects all NATO member states and more than 30 other countries to sign security agreements that will guarantee Ukraine's defense.

Russia is using the peace talks proposed by China and Turkey to undermine international support for Ukraine and shift the blame for the lack of negotiations to Kyiv.

The NACP drew up protocols against officials in Sumy and Lviv for failing to report corruption and conflicts of interest. In addition, the NACP drew up a protocol against the Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Rostyslav Shurma for violating the conflict of interest legislation.

Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of the OP, commented on the possibility of reaching an agreement with the Kremlin in the spring of 2022. He gave a number of arguments why there were no options for a "peace deal.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit with British National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister Timothy Barrow.

Podolyak warned Europeans that they face a choice between accelerating aid to Ukraine to quickly defeat Russian aggression or continuing to try to appease Russia through negotiations, risking that its army will advance into their own territory.

Ukraine will be able to sign a security agreement with the United States only after Congress approves further aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine's president warned that without new US military aid, Ukraine will not be able to protect the Black Sea shipping corridor, which provides grain exports that are crucial to world food markets.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Norway on a bilateral security agreement to formalize their security commitments to support Ukraine against Russian invasion.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to continue the fight for Crimea on the 10th anniversary of Russia's illegal occupation and called for continued faith in justice until the peninsula's freedom is restored.

According to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, Russia is a prison of nations waiting to collapse. Ukrainian patriots do not know the word "obedience.

According to Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Ukraine's airspace will remain closed until security guarantees are provided.

Ukrainian authorities are working to open one of the country's airports.

Ukraine and the United States are negotiating a security agreement, which, according to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva, will be one of the strongest and will include mechanisms to ensure its validity for 10 years.

Ukraine continues to insist that a special international tribunal to bring Russian leaders to justice for aggression should have jurisdiction over the president, prime minister, and foreign minister of Russia.

Ukraine will not open its airspace until it can guarantee flight safety, the head of the Ukrainian Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, told reporters.

Ukraine is working on a security cooperation agreement with Japan and will discuss the content of the agreement with the United States after Congress approves further assistance to Ukraine.

President Zelensky thanked world leaders for supporting Ukraine over the past two years of war with russia and called for further unity and action to achieve victory.

President Zelenskyy met with Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson on the second anniversary of russia's invasion of Ukraine to discuss prospects for joint arms production and a security assurance agreement.

President Zelenskyy awarded the servicemen who defended Antonov Airport at the beginning of the russian invasion with state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine.

Italy and Ukraine signed a long-term security cooperation agreement that lays a solid foundation for a long-term security partnership and defines areas of bilateral cooperation, including military, financial and humanitarian assistance.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Georgia Maloney discussed further cooperation between the countries in the context of Italy's G7 presidency. Zelenskyy thanked Italy for its support to Ukraine in defense and reconstruction.

Ukraine and Canada sign a security cooperation agreement that establishes a strategic partnership and provides more than $3 billion in assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defense and resilience against russian aggression.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that in 2022-2023, more than 2,000 strongholds, positions, and firing positions were built to strengthen the defense borders along the northern and Transnistrian regions and operational borders.