Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Andriy Sybiha told Reuters that only Donald Trump can stop Russia's war against Ukraine. Several unresolved points remain from the 20-point peace plan.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is fighting for independence but does not restrict the rights of citizens not of mobilization age. Citizens not subject to mobilization have the right to leave the country.
President Zelenskyy announced agreements on the supply of 50 Gripen and 100 Rafale aircraft. Ukraine plans to develop its military aviation.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's energy sector is a legitimate military target, as revenues from energy sales finance the war against Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine can strike at weapons or at the source of their financing.
According to Zelenskyy, ten export centers will be operating in Europe by 2026, and drone production will begin in Germany and the United Kingdom.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that 450 companies producing drones are operating in Ukraine, 40-50 of which are leading. He noted that 2026 will be a year of investment in Ukrainian technologies, particularly in drones.
Over the past week, Russia has used more than 2,000 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to support Ukraine to stop the aggression.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees on new sanctions against companies producing Russian missiles and drones, as well as against the Russian financial sector. These measures are aimed at stopping the supply of components for weapons and the functioning of the crypto market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin the strengthening of air defense and the supply of modern fighter jets. The meeting focused on bolstering the energy system and expanding the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is working on documents received by the negotiating group from the UAE, as well as on the schedule of further actions. He emphasized the importance of security guarantees for the reliability of agreements.
President Zelenskyy stated that as a result of Russian strikes on facilities supporting the operation of nuclear power plants, units of Ukrainian nuclear power plants have reduced generation, and one unit automatically shut down. This poses a danger to Ukraine and Europe.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russian attacks on the energy system are leading to a decrease in the capacity of Ukrainian nuclear power plants. He called on the world to stop Russia by imposing sanctions against Rosatom and strengthening Ukraine's air defense.
Ukraine received 300 generators with a total capacity of 1650 kW, worth over 417 thousand euros, from the Southeast European Cooperation Initiative (SECI). The equipment will be distributed among Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Lviv for social institutions.
President Zelenskyy held a selector meeting, hearing reports from all regions after the massive Russian attack on February 7. Significant outages have been implemented across the country, reflecting Russia's intentions to destroy Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is sending signals to the United States regarding the recognition of Crimea as Russian. Ukraine will not support agreements that contradict the Constitution.
President Zelenskyy announced Russia's attempts to conclude a bilateral agreement with the United States worth 12 trillion dollars. Ukraine will not support agreements regarding its sovereignty without its participation.
The US has proposed an energy de-escalation initiative to Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine has confirmed the proposal, Russia has not yet responded.
President Zelenskyy announced that the US proposes to end the war by early summer, likely due to internal issues in America. A trilateral meeting of leaders is possible to resolve the most complex issues.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia continues to choose strikes instead of diplomacy, attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. More than 400 drones and 40 missiles damaged facilities in Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, and Rivne regions.
Russia has rejected a US proposal for Washington to have full control over the Zaporizhzhia NPP and energy distribution. Moscow insists on its own control over the plant, which is a stumbling block in peace negotiations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has granted national status to the State University "Kyiv Aviation Institute. " This decision was made to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Oleh Antonov, as aviation is a priority for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy spoke online with the participants of the 30th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition. He emphasized the importance of developing Ukrainian science even during the war.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to increase assistance to residents of over a thousand buildings in Kyiv that remain without heating. He also called for accelerating repair work and digitizing the process of providing aid.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with the Ukrainian negotiating team on sensitive issues. The delegation is returning from Abu Dhabi, where trilateral talks took place.
According to the President, there will be personnel changes in the Air Force, currently in some regions, in units – regarding protection against Russian "Shaheds. "
The European Commission presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on maritime transportation of Russian oil. The Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Sanctions, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, spoke about the 24% drop in Russia's oil revenues and the 36% increase in budget expenditures.
President Zelenskyy met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, discussing Ukraine's needs for air defense missiles and additional contributions to the PURL program. Estonia is considering increasing its contributions and continues to implement humanitarian projects.
Former head of the State Border Guard Service, Serhiy Deyneko, suspected of smuggling, was dismissed from military service due to health reasons. The medical grounds are not disclosed, but the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service noted that Deyneko had severe injuries.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the EU is ready for negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. However, the European Union will not open parallel communication channels.
DTEK has increased the electricity supply to homes in Kyiv's Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, which were left without heating after the last shelling. Power will be cut off only from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.