Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu in Copenhagen. The leaders discussed their joint movement towards the European Union and the development of trade and economic relations.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The leaders discussed diplomatic work to establish peace and energy cooperation.
The Security Service of Ukraine released an exclusive video of the prisoner exchange that took place on October 2. 185 servicemen and 20 civilians returned home, most of whom had been in captivity since 2022.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Threats from Russia and security guarantees were discussed, as well as preparations for the next coalition meeting.
At the summit in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed the use of frozen Russian assets to finance aid to Ukraine. A decision is expected at the European Council meeting on October 23-24.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Council, and the Prime Minister of Denmark. They discussed European integration, the "Drone Wall" initiative, and the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
On October 2, Ukraine returned 185 defenders from Russian captivity, including defenders of Mariupol, Azovstal, and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Among them are 183 privates and sergeants, two officers, and 20 civilians.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen called on European leaders to support Donald Trump's call to stop buying Russian oil. He also emphasized the need to destroy Russia's oil trading infrastructure and impose sanctions against the shadow fleet.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that Russia would not stop until forced to. She emphasized that the war in Ukraine concerns all of Europe and its values.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that long-range weapons and intelligence data from the US would be a significant support. He discussed this issue with Donald Trump.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen stated the need to complete work on security guarantees for Ukraine by 100%, fixing all agreements in writing. He also proposed extending effective guarantee models to other European countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the summit in Copenhagen that Russia's war is the source of security threats and called for the 19th package of sanctions and a halt to Russian oil trade. He also emphasized the need to stop the use of sanctioned tankers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen reiterated the need for a "Drone Wall" to protect all of Europe. Ukrainian military personnel are sharing their experience in countering Russian drones, which is the first step towards implementing this project.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to support European partners in countering new threats, particularly drones, thanks to its extensive war experience. He emphasized his readiness to assist Denmark, which he called a “true friend of Ukraine.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during a conversation with Donald Trump, he raised the issue of transferring long-range weapons to Kyiv. He noted that everything would depend on Trump's decision.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Copenhagen to participate in the European Political Community summit. He met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, discussing airspace violations and a joint air defense system.
Powerful bad weather completely flooded Odesa, causing the death of 10 people and large-scale destruction. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba announced the completion of search operations and the start of a commission to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday. He will speak at the European Political Community meeting and hold a press conference.
A technical delegation from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine held negotiations with the United States regarding the agreement on the purchase and production of drones, announced by President Zelenskyy. The agreement provides for the purchase of Ukrainian drones for 5 years and the possibility of joint production, and the supply of US weapons under the PURL mechanism was also discussed.
A group of children aged 4 to 17 were returned from the temporarily occupied Kherson region. The return took place within the framework of the Bring Kids Back UA program and thanks to the work of Save Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy reported that a Russian strike on an energy substation in Slavutych, carried out by over 20 drones, led to a three-hour blackout at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant facilities. This affected the new confinement and the spent nuclear fuel storage facility, which holds 80% of the fuel accumulated during the NPP's operation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for concerted European action against Russia's hybrid attacks, which escalate into greater threats. He called for the creation of a "Drone Wall" and the intensification of defense production, as Ukraine has significant experience in defending against drones and missiles.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba is preparing a report for the country's leadership on the causes and consequences of the tragedy in Odesa, which claimed the lives of 10 people, including a child. The situation has been declared an emergency, a single headquarters for disaster relief has been established, and the families of the deceased and injured will receive financial assistance.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported that over 600 homes in the city were flooded due to bad weather, with the Kyivskyi district being the most affected. 782 appeals from Odesa residents regarding the consequences of the disaster have been recorded.
The Hungarian parliament plans to extend the state of emergency for another 180 days, until May 13, 2026, due to the war in Ukraine. This decision will grant Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expanded powers.
A Ukrainian citizen suspected of sabotaging Nord Stream has been remanded in custody for seven days.
NAC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" signed a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for €300 million. The funds will be used to purchase imported gas to ensure the heating season.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to four citizens, including schoolboy Stepan Chubenko, killed by Russian militants in 2014. His killers are three militants of the "Kerch" battalion, one of whom, Vadym Pohodin, is still fighting against Ukraine.
On September 30, Odesa received 94 mm of precipitation, which is more than 220% of the monthly norm, caused by a local cyclone and climate change. Extreme precipitation is becoming more frequent due to the warming of the Black Sea and urbanization, which exacerbates flooding.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will not attend the summit of EU leaders in Copenhagen due to health problems. It is currently unknown whether this is related to the consequences of the assassination attempt in May 2024.