Andriy Yermak
A group of fraudsters, led by Yermak D. S., was detained for attempting to extort 100 thousand dollars. He impersonated the cousin of the Head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, promising to arrange a high position in the Presidential Office.
Ukraine rescued 8 children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territories as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Among them are an 11-year-old boy, an 18-year-old youth who was threatened with deportation, and a 17-year-old teenager with his sister who were humiliated for speaking Ukrainian.
Ukraine managed to return a group of children and adolescents from the Novopetrivka special school in Mykolaiv Oblast, who were deported to Russia at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The children were forcibly taken through Crimea to Anapa after the director refused to move them to occupied Crimea.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old teenager from the temporarily occupied territory. The boy lived under pressure from the occupiers for two years; he was forced to study according to the Russian curriculum.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
17 children and teenagers were rescued from the temporarily occupied territories as part of the President of Ukraine's initiative Bring Kids Back UA. Among them is a 17-year-old boy who was forcibly sent to a military camp by the occupiers, and a 7-year-old boy whose grandparents were forced to hide him at home.
Two Ukrainian teenagers have been rescued from temporarily occupied territories thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. The boys, aged 18 and 20, have already reunited with their families and are starting a new life in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some European leaders themselves want to appeal to Donald Trump with a request to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. He emphasized that the issue is not only the availability of weapons, but also their use for military purposes and coordination.
Andriy Yermak announced the upcoming strengthening of sanctions against Russia. Details and timelines remain unknown.
Kyiv and Washington are preparing a contract for 25 Patriot systems, which is a request from the Ukrainian army. The deal is planned to be financed by frozen Russian assets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian delegation were surprised by US President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about a meeting in Hungary. Zelenskyy learned about it after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in the US.
The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, met with Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, to coordinate priorities before the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States. Issues of military cooperation, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the return of deported children were discussed.
The Ukrainian delegation met with US Congressman French Hill, who stated that the current sanctions are not enough to destroy the Russian economy. He supported the idea of a loan to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons with the involvement of frozen Russian assets.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with the heads of the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the EBRD in Washington. The reparational loan mechanism, the state of Ukrainian energy, and support for Ukraine were discussed.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with US senators in Washington. The negotiations concerned military cooperation, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
After several months of strained relations, the relationship between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has improved. A new meeting at the White House is expected to strengthen the partnership rather than lead to another quarrel.
Ukraine managed to rescue eight children and teenagers from occupation. All of them are receiving the necessary assistance, restoring their documents, and returning to a normal life.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation in Washington discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the details of the preparation for the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for this Friday. The parties discussed the long-term security architecture for Ukraine and all of Europe, as well as steps to end the war.
The Ukrainian delegation on Capitol Hill held meetings with congressmen, conveying a clear message about the need for long-range weapons. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak reported on meetings with Senator Kevin Cramer and co-chairs of the Ukrainian Caucus.
In his evening video address, President Zelenskyy spoke about the results of the meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief and about the upcoming meeting with the US President in Washington.
Yermak reported on a working call with the President of Ukraine, where they discussed deepening cooperation in the areas of air defense, long-range weapons, and aviation. The delegation is preparing the groundwork for a future conversation between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for Friday.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal stated that the Defense Forces need more drones to hold the front line. Ukraine will be able to produce up to 10 million drones by 2026 if partners provide the necessary funding.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems and guided missiles during the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. This is due to the continuation of Russia's air terror, which in September launched more than 5,600 attack drones and 180 missiles.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak will hold a series of meetings in the US to prepare for a conversation between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump regarding achieving peace. Ukraine's Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova reported on a new format of interaction and expectations of an announcement of new arms supplies to Ukraine.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak held a meeting in Washington with manufacturers of air defense systems. The Ukrainian delegation is working on preparing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the United States.
The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, has appointed Carina Ohdebrink as Special Representative on the Abduction and Deportation of Ukrainian Children. She is the author of the OSCE PA report on the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of international sanctions against the Russian military-industrial complex and financial sector. Pressure on the aggressor will continue.
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday. They will discuss the supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles and additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an upcoming meeting with President Trump in Washington on Friday. He also noted that the Ukrainian team has already departed for the US for a series of meetings, and the main topics of the visit will be air defense and long-range capabilities.
A 20-year-old Ukrainian, who was a child during the occupation of Crimea, has been rescued from Russian occupation. He avoided mobilization into the Russian army and returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory.