Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
Ukraine has stopped reporting the number of Russian missiles due to security measures. Kyiv needs more interceptors from allies, especially Patriots.
Russia is already testing NATO’s response to military aggression and may move on to more dangerous provocations. At the same time, Europe’s weak point remains the low pace of defense production and shortages of certain types of weapons.
The remains of Colonel Yevhen Konovalets were exhumed at Rotterdam's "Crooswijk" Cemetery. The ashes will be returned to Ukraine and reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
Russia attacked Ukraine again with North Korean ballistic missiles; six people were killed in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy called on the world to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to protect against aggression.
U. S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about transferring licenses to Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles amid concerns that the technology could fall into Russia’s hands. This threatens Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian strikes in winter.
The South Korean government maintains a cautious position regarding Ukraine's request for air defense support, emphasizing compliance with domestic law. Seoul continues to provide only humanitarian aid, refraining from supplying lethal weapons.
Canada has imposed sanctions on the defense company Streit Group for supplying products to Russia’s military-industrial complex. The company manufactures armored vehicles used by Russia’s National Guard in the war against Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea and planned to deploy additional troops. He emphasized that this creates threats not only for Ukraine, but also for Japan and Korea.
The President of Ukraine expressed full support and solidarity with the people of Colombia and everyone affected by this blow.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from National Security and Defense Council Secretary Klymenko and planned to strengthen the agency’s capabilities. Organizational and personnel decisions have been approved for a more prompt response to challenges.
Włodzimierz Czarzasty said that Ukraine's EU membership requires a review of historical aspects, including recognition of the genocide. He emphasized that the EU is about democracy and values, not just financial support.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership on implementing the plan for long-range sanctions and middle strikes. Operations were adjusted, and attention was paid to air defense needs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced personnel changes in the Armed Forces, discussing the proposals with Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi.
The State Commission approved exhumation research in the Lviv, Rivne, Kyiv, Ternopil and Volyn regions. The decision was adopted to implement agreements with Poland and preserve memorial sites.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi stated that the Russian Federation may launch 77 ballistic missiles simultaneously, planning to increase the number to 200. Ukraine lacks interceptors for Patriot systems, leaving the country vulnerable.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation, said that North Korea is interested in gaining experience from Russia's war against Ukraine in preparation for aggression on the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang may also see opportunities arising from the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the deaths of innocent people in Ukraine and Russia and called for compliance with international humanitarian law. According to the UN, more than 16,000 civilians have been killed during nearly 4.5 years of war.
Ukraine may find a way to produce Patriot missiles more cheaply and faster than the United States. American manufacturers fear that Kyiv will improve the Patriot and mass-produce them at a lower cost.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that every Russian strike would be met with a response, and that the war would become more tangible in Russia. He thanked the Defense Forces for strikes on Russian oil refining facilities and infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported new contacts with mediators. They are aimed at obtaining packages for air defense.
President Zelenskyy said that restoration work is ongoing in Odesa after the strike. As of this morning, more than 300,000 families were without power; a third have already had their electricity restored.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said that the country would not be able to supply Ukraine with missiles for the Patriot system due to its dependence on U. S. production and its own defense readiness. He stressed the importance of these munitions’ stockpiles in European countries.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
The President of Ukraine said that many countries are not interested in the development of Ukrainian ballistic technologies because of competition in the arms market. He stressed that Ukraine has to fight for its own developments.
Zelenskyy said that Russia wants to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 North Koreans on its territory. Pyongyang is studying Russia’s war against Ukraine, while Kyiv is calling on South Korea to strengthen cooperation.
The President stated that Russia is trying to fully seize Donbas and will distort the agreements with the United States. Ukraine does not intend to abandon its territories and people.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had brought air defense systems from different parts of the country to the area around Moscow, creating three rings of protection. He also reported on a Ukrainian operation that inflicted losses of one trillion rubles on the Russian Federation.
Ukraine is working on its own Freyja antiballistic project, which is managed by the defense company Fire Point. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the state’s key task is to protect the production facilities from Russian strikes.
Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Serbia; they discussed the consequences of Russian strikes and joint projects. Serbia allocated €2 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.