Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov to prepare for the next "Ramstein" meetings in various formats. Ukraine expects new steps for stability from the format in August-September.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the production and use of drones at the front. They also talked about strengthening air defense and new agreements with partners regarding systems and missiles.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where he heard reports on the front, including the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Orikhiv directions, as well as Sumy region. The actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the border territories of Kursk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation were discussed separately.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, Maya Riniker. Switzerland will allocate 5 billion Swiss francs for Ukraine's reconstruction and is considering joining the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna denied talks about her possible dismissal and appointment as Ukraine's ambassador to the USA. She noted that such discussions had not taken place either in the government or in parliament, and her work schedule was planned until the end of the year.

Vice Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna stated that the start of Ukraine's EU accession talks does not require unanimous support from all 27 member states. Hungary's blocking has pushed the EU to seek legal solutions for continuing European integration.

Andriy Yermak held a meeting with diplomatic advisors to leaders of Northern Europe and the Baltic states. Issues of Ukraine's recovery, strengthening defense, and progress in Kyiv-Washington relations were discussed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace on July 9. This meeting will take place ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer coordinated diplomatic work. They discussed expectations from the meeting of the coalition of the willing in Rome and additional funding for drone production.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on a special kindergarten designed for children with special educational needs. The document defines the specifics of the creation, operation, and methodological principles of such institutions.

President Zelenskyy discussed replacing the current Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, with President Trump. Among the potential candidates for the ambassadorial position are Denys Shmyhal, Olha Stefanishyna, Rustem Umerov, and Herman Halushchenko.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on massive Russian attacks: 1270 drones, 39 missiles, and almost a thousand guided aerial bombs (KABs) were launched in a week. The strikes resulted in injuries, including children, and one fatality in Odesa.

Donald Trump stated that he "helps a lot" Ukraine, which is resisting Russia, and commented on his conversation with Zelenskyy. He also reiterated that the war would not have started if he had been president.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and protection against Russian long-range strikes. Zelenskyy recognized the brigades that showed the best results at the front and thanked for the long-range capabilities.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a new package of sanctions aimed at numerous Russian financial schemes. These sanctions, submitted by the National Bank of Ukraine, also cover cryptocurrency operations.

Kit Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, commented on the conversation between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. He noted Trump's readiness for cooperation and thanked Zelenskyy for his condolences regarding the floods in Texas.

Ukraine will never agree to any restrictions on its defense capabilities, including the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the defense-industrial complex, and partner support. This firm position was voiced by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tikhyi, emphasizing that Ukraine will not make concessions that weaken it.

President Zelenskyy reported on eight stages of a major exchange, as a result of which hundreds of Ukrainians have returned since June. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, military personnel, and civilians who had been in captivity since 2022.

MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi explained that Donald Trump avoids a direct answer regarding arms sales to Ukraine due to Americans' understanding of the ongoing peace process. According to him, the US seeks to incline Russia towards certain steps, which is why the wording is cautious.

Donald Trump said he was unsure of his ability to end Russia's war against Ukraine, despite previous promises. He held talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, with the conversation with the latter proving more productive.

Donald Trump said he was not sure if he could end Russia's war against Ukraine. He called the situation in Ukraine "Biden's deal" and noted that his conversation with Zelenskyy was "very good and very strategic."

The President of Ukraine called the conversation with the head of the White House "maximally productive. " The heads of state discussed air defense issues and joint weapons production.

The HUR reports that the Kremlin is accelerating the manning of the military base in Gyumri, recruiting personnel from Rostov, Volgograd regions, and occupied Crimea. This is happening against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.

Ukraine is scaling up the production of long-range weapons and interceptor drones. Agreements have been signed with an American company for drone production and with Denmark for joint weapons production abroad.

BlackRock Inc. stopped seeking investors for a multi-billion dollar Ukraine reconstruction fund earlier this year after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The fund was supposed to raise at least $500 million from countries and $2 billion from private investors.

Donald Trump said he discussed sanctions against Russia with Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin "is not thrilled" about them. Trump also had a conversation with Zelenskyy, which he called "very good" and "strategic."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that the US has not stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine, but has only reviewed the supply of specific components. This happened after Meloni's conversation with Donald Trump, where issues of Ukraine and customs were discussed.

US President Donald Trump, during a 40-minute conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, promised to check whether military aid to Ukraine had been stopped, focusing on air defense needs. The leaders agreed to a meeting of relevant teams to discuss arms supplies.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hopes for US flexibility regarding arms supplies to Ukraine after some deliveries were suspended due to concerns about stockpiles. The Pentagon suspended the transfer of artillery shells and air defense systems to Ukraine, citing a review of US stockpiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with US President Donald Trump. The parties agreed on a meeting of teams to strengthen air defense and discussed joint weapons production.