Volodymyr Zelenskyy

A meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the Alliance summit in The Hague is not planned. Donald Trump only expects an increase in defense spending from Alliance member countries.

President Zelenskyy instructed Ukrainian diplomacy to conduct a "month of pressure on Russia" to increase the cost of war and limit Russia's ability to produce means of terror. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that the diplomatic system is mobilizing efforts ahead of the EU and NATO summits, expecting determination from partners, particularly the US, regarding sanction pressure.

President Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov is on a foreign business trip, working on opening hubs and issues of multiple citizenship. Chernyshov is expected to return after the completion of the trip, which is authorized until the end of the week.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his potential trip to the NATO summit is not exclusively tied to a meeting with Donald Trump. He noted that the decision on the trip will be made on the eve of the summit, although the likelihood of participation is high.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Vladimir Putin seeks to conquer all of Ukraine, as well as the Baltic states, Moldova, and Kazakhstan. Ukraine is making new decisions for defense, as Russia has no intention of stopping.

Ukraine will increase the production of various types of drones and plans to start exporting Ukrainian technologies abroad. This includes opening production lines in European countries for arms manufacturing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new international sanctions against Russia and the strengthening of domestic sanctions work against individuals cooperating with the Russian Federation. This comes amidst Russia's efforts to isolate Ukraine from the United States and cut off military aid.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced upcoming personnel changes, particularly in the diplomatic corps, with the aim of strengthening the country's potential in relations with international partners and internal stability. Detailed conclusions regarding these transformations will be made within a month, including a meeting with all Ukrainian ambassadors.

Ukraine plans to sign agreements on technology export this summer, opening production lines in Europe. These enterprises will produce weapons, including drones, missiles, and artillery, for Ukraine and partner countries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia seeks to separate Ukraine from the US to stop military aid and delay sanctions. He noted that diplomatic meetings are a chance for Russia to procrastinate and avoid new restrictions.

President Zelenskyy refutes reports of Patriot systems being destroyed. He also notes that mobile air defense groups shoot down a third of "Shaheds", and Ukraine has contracted more weapons than in any other year.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there are 695,000 Russian military personnel on the territory of Ukraine. In the Sumy direction, the enemy advanced 200 meters, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed them back 200-400 meters.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that among the bodies of servicemen handed over by Russia, 20 were found to be "Russians", some of whom had Russian passports. He noted that Ukraine does not want to return "Russians" merely for the sake of numbers.

On June 21, 2025, President of Ukraine Zelenskyy signed Decree No. 416/2025. By this decree, Ruslan Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General.

On the night of June 21, 2025, Poltava region experienced a massive combined attack. Hits on energy infrastructure were recorded in the Kremenchuk district, one person sustained moderately severe injuries.

The Latvian Saeima approved a statement in support of Ukraine's earliest invitation to NATO ahead of the summit in The Hague. Inviting Ukraine to the Alliance will be a significant signal of its clear path to membership.

The so-called "peace initiatives" of Putin are a demand for Ukraine's capitulation, not real steps towards ending the war. The Kremlin is trying to avoid diplomacy, casting doubt on the legitimacy of democratically elected President Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated about the degradation of the russian economy and the need to intensify this process. He noted that the russian dictator can see the consequences of such regimes using Iran as an example.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new agreements with NATO partners concerning investments in the production of drones and artillery shells, as well as interceptor drones. Currently, Ukraine is working to increase production volumes.

Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, where they discussed the situation at the front, particularly in the Sumy region, and agreements on arms supplies. He also instructed to intensify work with partners to attract investments in Ukrainian arms production.

On June 20, the SBU released exclusive video of the prisoner exchange involving defenders from Mariupol, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions. The exchange was made possible thanks to the work of the Joint Center and the Coordination Headquarters.

The German military considers Russia to be an "existential threat" to the country and Europe, according to a new strategic document from the Bundeswehr. The document indicates that the Kremlin is preparing for a large-scale conflict with NATO by the end of the decade.

A representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Andrii Yusov stated that Ukraine insists on the return of all seriously ill, seriously wounded, and young defenders under the age of 25. Russia is reluctant to return prisoners, but Ukraine has information about those who are in captivity.

President Zelenskyy, HUR Chief Budanov, and other officials showed new footage of Ukrainian defenders released from Russian captivity. Minister of Defense Umerov noted that this is part of the agreements reached in Istanbul, and the work on their return continues.

Linguist Oleksandr Avramenko, the "millionaire teacher," has returned to the public sphere with a post about a bee and a fly. This is his first publication since rumors of his departure abroad.

Today, June 20, Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing home servicemen who have severe injuries or serious health problems, among them defenders of Mariupol. The oldest released is 60 years old, and all of them will receive necessary medical assistance and rehabilitation.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions against 55 Russian legal entities and 56 individuals from the Russian Federation, as well as several companies from China and an enterprise from Belarus. The restrictions concern the development, production, and supply of components for UAVs.

President Zelenskyy announced the return from Russian captivity of most of the soldiers who had been there for more than two years. Among them are defenders of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, Luhansk Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Chernihiv Oblast.

China has become a key supplier to the Kremlin's war machine, reflected in the use of Chinese components in Shahed drones and other weapons. This enables the aggressor to intensify shelling of Ukraine, despite Western sanctions and Beijing's public statements.

Minister of Energy German Halushchenko confirmed that the issue of purchasing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi NPP remains open, despite Bulgaria's statements about refusal. Ukraine plans to cooperate with the IAEA to promote this project.