Office of the President of 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.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with former prisoners of war to discuss the challenges they faced during their captivity and rehabilitation after their release.
If the world supports Ukraine's peace formula, it will facilitate the exchange of prisoners on the principle of "all for all," said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, during a meeting with former prisoners of war and relatives of Ukrainians held in Russian captivity.
On the Day of the Defense Industry Worker, President Zelenskyy inspected the latest military equipment and weapons, and heard a report on their production and use at the front.
The United States remains Ukraine's most reliable strategic partner, with ongoing dialogue and diverse cooperation between the two countries on a variety of issues, including military assistance, the Peace Summit, and the upcoming NATO summit.
According to the deputy head of the Presidential Administration, Ukraine is currently negotiating with about 10 countries to sign security agreements, with some agreements expected to be signed within a month.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Andriy Sybiga from the post of Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
Ukraine is in talks with China and other countries such as Brazil, India, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia to participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to find a solution to end the war.
Russian troops strike Ukrainian thermal power plants with missiles containing components from Western and Asian countries.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dismissed First Deputy Foreign Minister Mykola Tochytskyi and appointed Andriy Sybiga, who previously served as Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, to the position.
Zelenskyy and Duda discussed a bilateral security agreement, Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the situation in Kharkiv, and Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.
President Zelenskyy invited the partners of the Three Seas Initiative to participate in the first inaugural Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and join efforts to engage other leaders in the summit aimed at uniting the world's majority for a just peace.
There are no alternative "peace plans" that provide for "no/losing to Russia". The only acceptable formula is Russia's unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine, emphasizes Mykhailo Podolyak.
Russian shelling of thermal power plants is a war on civilians and cannot be ignored by the democratic world, the Presidential Office said.
Ukraine will propose its steps to end the war and hear the opinion of its partners during the upcoming inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, which is expected to be attended by leaders from about 100 countries, while Russia is not invited to the first summit.
A deputy of the Druzhkivka City Council from the banned OPFL party was detained for taking pictures of the positions of the Ukrainian military from October 2022 to March 23 and passing them on to "curators" from the Russian FSB.
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.