Office of the President of Ukraine

The advisor to the head of the OP commented on the statement by the US Special Representative about engaging all parties in negotiations in 180 days. Leshchenko emphasized that no one can predict the duration of this process.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, discussed the agreement on rare earth resources with US representatives and identified red lines of Ukraine's interests. He denied information about meetings with Russians.

The President announced his intention to attract American investors to strategic sectors of the economy. Ukraine also seeks strong security guarantees with the participation of the United States.

Ukraine's president is ready to meet with putin only under clear security guarantees and after preparing a joint plan with Trump. The Ukrainian side does not plan any contacts with russia at international events.

OP leader Andriy Yermak meets with US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg.

Eight Ukrainian children aged 5 to 17 were returned from the temporarily occupied Crimea as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The children were in an orphanage where they were subjected to psychological abuse and propaganda.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed the situation at the front and the organization of a personal meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump.

The deputy head of the OP, Iryna Vereshchuk, called on the military who had left their units without permission to return within the next 3. 5 weeks. After this period, the simplified algorithm for returning to service will not be available.

The President's Office announced the postponement of the MMC from February 5 to June 5. The HQCJ will not penalize those who fail to pass the commission by the original deadline.

The Verkhovna Rada is preparing a bill to extend the deadline for the partially fit to June 5. Those who do not make it by February 4, before the law is passed, will not be subject to administrative liability.

The Verkhovna Rada will today register a bill to extend the period of the military medical examination until June 5 for those with limited fitness. The document is scheduled to be considered by the end of February.

The National Security Committee has started registering a draft law to extend the deadline for the VLK until June 5 for those with limited fitness. Persons under 25 may be exempted from the mandatory commission.

The authorities are considering extending the deadline for repeated medical examinations for those who are limitedly fit. Due to long queues and organizational problems, a significant portion of the one million people have not yet passed the examination.

The head of the OP said that the war could end tomorrow if everything depended on Ukraine and the democratic world. However, Putin's Russia does not abandon its plans and continues its aggression.

Olga Reshetylova spoke about the first results of her work as a military ombudsman. The main problems include refusals to refer to the MLC, transfers between units and non-renewal after the SGC.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with high-ranking French officials to discuss military assistance and security guarantees. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, military training and measures to achieve peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Poland. He is scheduled to meet with President Duda and Prime Minister Tusk to discuss the war, weapons, sanctions, and the weakening of Russian energy.

Ukraine is discussing extending the deadline for the voluntary return of soldiers after they leave their units without permission. The issue is being discussed at an interagency meeting and with the Verkhovna Rada Defense Committee.

The fifth round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United Kingdom on a deepening partnership agreement was held. The draft document is at the final stage of approval.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Roman Mashovets from the position of Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. The corresponding decree No. 889/2024 has already been signed.

The President met with representatives of the Council for Support of Entrepreneurship under Martial Law. They discussed the expansion of the Made in Ukraine platform to the defense and security sector.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the new Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. They discussed Russian shelling, assistance and the DPRK's participation in the war against Ukraine.

Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to discuss bilateral cooperation. The parties discussed China's role in achieving peace and the possibility of a high-level dialogue.

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry called Kyiv's refusal to allow a phone call between Orban and Zelenskyy an “unprecedented gesture. ” Szijjártó said that Hungary had done more than others to peacefully resolve the conflict.

The Office of the President of Ukraine stated that Orban's proposal for a “Christmas truce” was a PR stunt. The Hungarian prime minister did not have the authority to negotiate, and Russia used this to prepare new attacks.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Pedro Sanchez on strengthening air defense and European integration. The parties agreed to meet in person and discuss the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

The head of the CC reported on the positive results of meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the future Trump administration. The team of the newly elected US president showed a different attitude to the war than during the election campaign.

Six children were returned from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Middle-aged 16-year-old Vitaly, who avoided forced mobilization, and 14-year-old Artem, whose mother was abducted by the invaders.

Deputy Head of the OP Iryna Vereshchuk called the information about the mass return of IDPs to the occupied territories a lie. She emphasized that the state fulfills its promises to IDPs in times of war.

The head of the OP reported the return of three children from the occupied territories. Among them are two children from Mariupol and one boy from southern Ukraine, whose family was reunited after his father's captivity.