Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy received reports from negotiators after meetings in the US and Davos. Ukraine is ready to sign documents on security guarantees and reconstruction, particularly with America.
Ukraine has received an invitation to join the Peace Council initiated by Donald Trump. President Zelenskyy considers it difficult to be a member of it together with Russia and Belarus, which are enemies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had not received an invitation to the G7 meeting in France. According to him, he is usually invited to such events where the topic of Ukraine is discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he remains in Ukraine due to the energy situation, prioritizing the resolution of internal issues. He noted that he would go to the Davos forum if important documents or decisions regarding air defense were ready.
US President Donald Trump, heading to Davos on Tuesday, plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The American side does not expect breakthroughs from this meeting.
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the 'Peace Council'. There has been no response from the Ukrainian side yet, Christopher Miller of the Financial Times reported.
Zelenskyy remains in Kyiv to resolve the crisis after Russian attacks. He will not go to Davos unless there is a meeting with Trump to sign a prosperity plan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the military to inform partners about Russia's change in tactics and the specific targeting of energy infrastructure. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy are to submit an analysis regarding restoration timelines in the regions.
Andriy Sybiha stated that the massive shelling of Ukraine on January 20 is a signal for world leaders in Davos. Thousands of homes in Kyiv remain without heating at -15°C.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had received the necessary missiles a day before the Russian attack involving over 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles, which significantly aided air defense. He emphasized the importance of continuous missile supplies for air defense systems and urged Ukrainian officials to remain in the country.
The White House has not yet scheduled a bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Davos. Zelensky is seeking a personal meeting, but the reluctance to hold it comes from the White House.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vasyl Malyuk, the former head of the SBU. He heard Malyuk's report on asymmetric operations against Russia and announced the provision of all necessary resources.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with John Healey the strengthening of air defense and the Octopus drone project. The parties agreed to exchange data on the use of weapons and cooperation in R&D.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to approve monthly additional payments for energy workers who are on-site at accident locations. This applies to repair crews that are eliminating the consequences of attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has prepared for a massive strike and is awaiting the moment to launch it. He urged Ukrainians to be attentive to air raid alerts.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Pavlo Yelizarov as the new Deputy Commander of the Air Force.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with acting SBU head Yevhen Khmara. Following the meeting, new combat operations were approved and the internal transformation of the Service was discussed.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the state of infrastructure and outlined steps for the stable operation of the social sphere. This applies to medical institutions, schools, social institutions, and mobile kitchens.
President Zelenskyy announced the capture of a Russian responsible for the execution of Ukrainian prisoners in the Kursk region last year. Every Russian killer will be held accountable for their actions.
This refers, in particular, to changing the very logic of combating attacks by Russian "Shahed"-type drones on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov have agreed on personnel decisions to strengthen Ukraine's defense, including the appointment of a deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for small-range air defense. They also discussed an audit of weapons supplies and the launch of operational analysis of every enemy strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy meeting on the situation in the most difficult regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Odesa. Additional repair crews have been brought in for Kyiv, and ministers reported on the restoration of the energy system, the supply of interceptor drones, and generators.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukraine plans to sign security guarantee agreements with the United States and an $800 billion economic recovery deal. President Zelenskyy expects the documents to be approved, despite Donald Trump's ambiguous position.
Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland have caused outrage in Europe, which could lead to a "divorce" from America. European officials are considering creating a new alliance without the US, using a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine as a basis.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will work next week on new pressure and a clear global stance on Russia. He noted that Russia is not interested in diplomacy but is focused on missile attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that almost 58,000 people are involved in repair crews on power grids and generation facilities. For Kyiv, 50 additional brigades have been brought in from other regions of the country.
Italy will provide Ukraine with a batch of heating equipment for regions affected by Russian terror. The country will receive 78 industrial boilers with a total capacity of 116.5 MW.
Since the beginning of the week, Russia has used more than 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles against Ukraine. President Zelenskyy called for increased aid to Ukraine and pressure on the aggressor.
President Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions against two Russian legal entities and three Russian citizens. Among them are the Russian Paralympic Committee and the Russian Computer Sports Federation.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is preparing strikes on Ukrainian energy and infrastructure, including nuclear power plant facilities. He emphasized that every strike on energy infrastructure in winter weakens the efforts of states to end the war.