Andriy Yermak

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.

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.

Russian troops strike Ukrainian thermal power plants with missiles containing components from Western and Asian countries.

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.

Russian shelling of thermal power plants is a war on civilians and cannot be ignored by the democratic world, the Presidential Office said.

Zelenskyy and Swiss President Amherd discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, continuing to work on the implementation of the Peace Formula based on previous meetings of national security advisers.

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.

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.

Finland has announced a €188 million aid package for Ukraine, including air defense systems and artillery ammunition.

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 and Switzerland are coordinating preparations for the Global Peace Summit, aiming to involve as many countries from all continents as possible in working on a plan to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.

Drone attacks on oil refineries in Russia are the main reason for the significant decline in Russian diesel exports, says Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

In Kyiv region, more than 17,000 facilities damaged by Russian aggression have been fully or partially restored.

President Zelenskyy honored the memory of more than 1,400 Ukrainian civilians, including 37 children, killed by Russian occupiers during the 33-day occupation of Bucha in Kyiv region two years ago.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with representatives of religious communities the importance of telling the world the truth about Russia's war crimes and the need to support Ukraine.

President Zelensky dismissed two deputy heads of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak and Andriy Smirnov.

Ukraine urgently needs more air and missile defense systems to protect cities such as Kharkiv, Kherson, and the border areas from Russian shelling and missile attacks.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the Ukrainian formula for peace, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, prospects for NATO membership and the importance of supporting Ukraine with the Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs Mika Aaltola.

9 Ukrainian children, including 4 children from orphanages aged 3 to 10 and a 12-year-old girl, were returned from Russia, where they had been forcibly taken and told that Ukraine did not exist.

Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, said that enemy propaganda is investing huge resources to spread panic news in the Ukrainian information space amid Russian strikes, and urged Ukrainians to stay strong.

Andriy Yermak and Jake Sullivan discussed the continued U. S. support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and ensuring Ukraine's sovereignty, unity and ability to withstand future aggression with strong democratic institutions and a growing economy.

Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, made an unannounced visit to Kyiv and assured that Congress would vote to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, including a new $300 million military aid package that includes ammunition, air defense and other weapons.

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The U. S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian children and calling it an attempt to destroy the next generation of Ukraine.

33 countries have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, led by Ukraine and Canada, which aims to multiply efforts to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia.

Andriy Yermak discussed with Jake Sullivan Russia's missile attack on Odesa, Ukraine's urgent needs on the battlefield, and the importance of the U. S. House of Representatives approving an aid package for Ukraine.