Office of the President of Ukraine

Russian troops attacked a locomotive on the Prydniprovska railway twice in 24 hours, which was transporting civilian cargo. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak called this planned terror against civilian logistics.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine reappointed Andriy Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs. This decision was supported by people's deputies at the proposal of the President of Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine after the resignation of Denys Shmyhal. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft resolution on her appointment.

The advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine stated that the Russian dictator seeks murder and destruction, therefore military coercion is the only way to return the world to normalcy.

A mother with three children aged 9-13 was rescued from the temporarily occupied territory thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children were subjected to harassment and bullying at school because of their Ukrainian identity.

President Zelenskyy heard a report from HUR head Budanov regarding Russia's vulnerabilities and the prisoner exchange process. The implementation of agreements from the second meeting in Turkey for the release of Ukrainians was discussed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Roman Marchuk as Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The corresponding decree was published on the website of the head of state.

Two Ukrainian teenagers, aged 16 and 18, were returned from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. One of them rejected Russian ideology, while the other independently chose freedom.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. The parties also touched upon issues of ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and the return of abducted children.

Vladyslav Yesypenko, a journalist for "Crimea. Realities", was released on June 20 from Russian imprisonment in Crimea, where he spent over four years. Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, announced his release, emphasizing Russia's "fabricated charges."

A 15-year-old teenager and his mother were evacuated from the temporarily occupied territory. Despite the pressure from the occupiers, the boy studied remotely in a Ukrainian school.

During the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit, additional defense packages from some countries were confirmed. Support for Ukraine's energy resilience was also discussed.

Victoria Roshchyna will be awarded a state award after the completion of examinations of her body. The journalist died in captivity, and her body was returned with traces of torture.

Russian troops are advancing in the Sumy region, capturing Andriivka and Vodolagy. The situation in Kindrativka and Oleksiivka is being clarified, fighting continues, the enemy is pressing on Yablunivka and Yunakivka.

As part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 11 Ukrainian children were rescued from temporarily occupied territories. Among those rescued are children with difficult stories and separation from loved ones.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Friedrich Merz in Berlin. An official meeting ceremony took place with delegations and an orchestra, which performed the anthems of both countries.

After the night attack by the Russian Federation, which killed children, Sybiga and Yermak called on the world to increase pressure on Moscow. They emphasized that without this pressure, Russian attacks will only increase.

The head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, hinted at important news today. This happened against the background of expectations of the continuation of the exchange of prisoners with the Russian Federation, which Zelensky mentioned earlier.

The President of Ukraine invited the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, to the Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe summit. Sandu confirmed her participation in the event.

Chief Operating Officer of Bring Kids Back UA met with US Chargé d'Affaires Julie Davis. They discussed the abduction of children, their militarization in the Russian Federation and in the temporarily occupied territories, and ways to return them.

The President posthumously awarded the "Gold Star" order to Pavlo Petrychenko, who died on April 15. The military man is known for initiating a petition to restrict online casinos for military personnel.

The Coordination Center for Support of Victims and Witnesses is expanding its activities. It was created at the Office of the Prosecutor General and has already helped more than 1,500 people.

18 million UAH bail was posted for Andriy Smyrnov, who is suspected of bribery and money laundering. Earlier, the High Anti-Corruption Court sent him into custody with the possibility of posting this bail.

The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure for Andriy Smyrnov in the form of detention with the possibility of posting UAH 18 million in bail. He is suspected of bribery and money laundering.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for creating centers for preparing citizens for national resistance. Their goal is to prepare Ukrainians for resistance in the face of Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian negotiating team officially did not agree to discuss territorial integrity, including Crimea. An advisor to the Office of the President stated that the Constitution of Ukraine contains direct prohibitions on such discussions.

Adviser to the Head of the OP Serhiy Leshchenko said that Russia is inventing "truces" for religious holidays, and this is being done to avoid the reputation of an aggressor and to remove responsibility for the war.

Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.

Andriy Smyrnov is accused of legalizing funds and receiving a bribe of 100,000 dollars. He invested UAH 6.5 million in the construction of estates in the Odesa region and ensured the victory of the right company in the tender.

Pavlo Palisa noted that he would like to see more contracts signed. It will take about 4 months to draw the first conclusions about the program.