Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva called on Norway to invest in drone and weapons production in Ukraine. This is seen as a contribution to European security and a guarantee of a strong Ukrainian army.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not lose the war and Russia will not win, and called on the West to pressure Russia for negotiations. He emphasized Ukraine's strength in fighting and arms production.
Two groups of Ukrainian children and young people returned from the temporarily occupied territories. They were forced to attend Russian schools and meet with military personnel.
Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva stated that there is no progress in the return of Ukrainian civilians and abducted children. He called on the international community to be more actively involved in humanitarian issues.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in the US. Possible security guarantees for Ukraine and a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will be discussed.
Starting tomorrow, men aged 18 to 22 inclusive can travel abroad. This is stipulated by a new government decree.
Men aged 18-22 can now travel abroad, but they need a military registration document. Restrictions remain for those holding public office.
Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that Ukraine is a guarantor of the stability of the European security architecture. The Armed Forces of Ukraine act as the main ground force on the continent, capable of effectively performing collective defense tasks.
As part of Bring Kids Back UA, a child who had been under occupation for years has been returned. She is preparing to study at a Ukrainian university.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office, commented on the statement by US Vice President J. D. Vance about the possible end of the war in six months. Leshchenko emphasized that without a ceasefire and stabilization at the front, it is impossible to predict timelines, as the situation is constantly changing.
The long-range version of the Ukrainian cruise missile "Long Neptune", which has been under development since 2023, has been publicly demonstrated for the first time. It can hit the enemy at a distance of up to 1000 km, has an increased fuselage diameter and a length of more than 6 meters.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that freedom and independence are the code of the Ukrainian state. He thanked every soldier and Ukrainian who fights for Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva announced that the development of security guarantees for Ukraine is being carried out through military and political tracks. The list of guarantees will be ready in a few days, after which a meeting between President Zelenskyy and Putin is expected.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced that the first drafts of security guarantees for Ukraine will be ready next week. These guarantees include strengthening the Armed Forces of Ukraine, developing the military-industrial complex, and a clear action plan in case of aggression, similar to NATO's Article 5.
Two young men, aged 21 and 22, have been returned from temporarily occupied Crimea thanks to the initiative of the President of Ukraine "Bring Kids Back UA". The young people grew up under occupation and experienced constant pressure.
President Zelenskyy received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss joint steps regarding the security of Ukraine and Europe. The meeting focused on diplomacy, security guarantees, and weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the PURL program.
The President of Ukraine signed a law guaranteeing military personnel 15 days of annual leave and returning 14 days of additional leave to combatants. Educational leave for contract soldiers of the "18-24" program has also been introduced.
The Office of the President of Ukraine is reforming its staff, increasing the percentage of military personnel and veterans among employees of all departments. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the proposal of the Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak.
The law guarantees servicemen 15 days of annual leave. Combatants will receive an additional 14 days, and contract soldiers aged 18-24 will get leave for exams.
As a result of the Russian attack on Mukachevo, 23 people were injured, six of them hospitalized. The enterprise that was hit is strategic for Zakarpattia.
Sergei Lavrov criticizes Trump's peace initiatives, accusing the West of undermining "progress" with Putin. This comes amid Russia's largest air attack on Ukraine in a month.
Donald Trump will not directly participate in the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US President will meet with them after their future probable negotiations.
The Head of the President's Office stated that Putin's words about peace are worthless without real actions. Ukraine trusts only guarantees from the USA, European countries, and the "Coalition of the Willing".
The head of the President's Office stated that a number of countries are ready to send troops to Ukraine, but this requires coordination with the United States. Currently, an assessment of needs and determination of the nature of the mandate for foreign contingents are underway.
Five Ukrainians, including an infant, have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are an 18-year-old girl and a young family with an infant who lived without electricity and water.
Two teenage girls, who had been under occupation for three years, returned to Ukraine. They were threatened and forced to attend Russian schools, but they preserved their Ukrainian identity.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Serhiy Palisa arrived at the White House, carrying a rolled-up sheet of paper. He was accompanied by Andriy Yermak and Rustem Umerov.
12 children, who had lived under Russian occupation for years, moved to territories controlled by Ukraine thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Some of them witnessed brutal torture of relatives or faced humiliation themselves.
The Ukrainian government is considering a resolution that would allow men under the age of 22 to travel abroad. The decision may be made by the end of the current week.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported on the use of US symbols by Russian occupiers. The video shows Russian equipment going on the assault with Russian and US flags.
