Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy heard a report from HUR head Budanov regarding Russia's vulnerabilities and the prisoner exchange process. The implementation of agreements from the second meeting in Turkey for the release of Ukrainians was discussed.

President Zelenskyy instructed Defense Minister Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi to intensify contacts with the USA, primarily regarding air defense. This concerns all elements of supplies from America for the protection of Ukrainian positions and people.

President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Karvatskyi, a soldier of the 3rd Assault Brigade, who died on June 11. He also signed decrees on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Nazariy Hryntsevych and Dmytro Fisher.

President Zelenskyy has formed Ukraine's delegation to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2025) in Rome. The delegation will be headed by First Vice Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and will include ministers from key agencies.

Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin over the death of a large number of soldiers, up to 7,000 per week. He also discussed new sanctions against the Russian Federation with Putin, which did not evoke enthusiasm from him.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to a petition regarding the decriminalization of adult content production, which garnered over 25,000 signatures. The proposals have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration within the framework of draft law No. 12191.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will open a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in Rome this week, together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The event aims to mobilize investments, particularly from the private sector, for Ukraine.

Donald Trump's decision to continue military aid to Ukraine is in the interests of the US, reducing the likelihood of Russian aggression. It also stimulates American industry and strengthens the US position in negotiations.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Roman Marchuk as Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The corresponding decree was published on the website of the head of state.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by decree No. 469/2025 dated July 8, appointed Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. Kravchenko was appointed Prosecutor General on June 21, 2025.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed sanctions against five Chinese companies that supplied components for Russian drones. This is a decision of the National Security and Defense Council dated July 8, 2025, adopted after the discovery of Chinese components in downed Shahed drones.

The US President promised Zelenskyy to send 10 Patriot systems.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Oksana Markarova of his intention to dismiss her from the post of Ukraine's Ambassador to the USA. Consultations regarding her replacement are ongoing.

Nazariy Hryntsevych, a defender of Mariupol with the call sign "Grinka", will be posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. He died on May 6, 2024, as announced by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky that he did not stop arms supplies to Ukraine, but only ordered a review of the Pentagon's stockpiles. The US is ready to provide Ukraine with as much military assistance as it can allocate.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to Volodymyr Zelenskyy about 188 combat engagements per day and enemy losses of over a thousand servicemen. The discussion focused on preventing enemy advance and increasing the drone component.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin see no problems with a meeting at the leaders' level. Fidan recalled that the negotiations in Istanbul were the moment when Russia and Ukraine came closest to peace.

The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to London, the first since 2008. He is expected to meet with King Charles III and discuss the migration agreement.

US President Donald Trump announced his intention to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made despite the previous suspension of supplies of some types of weapons due to low US military stockpiles.

White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt stated that the suspension of part of the military aid to Ukraine is a standard review of defense support initiated by the new US Secretary of Defense. This is not a decision by President Trump or the Pentagon, but a review of the aid's compliance with America's interests.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of documents for posthumous awarding of the Hero of Ukraine title to pilot Dmytro Fisher, Azov fighter Nazariy Hryntsevych, and 3rd Assault Brigade soldier Vitaliy Karvatskyi. These warriors distinguished themselves in battles, and their fates were linked to difficult trials, including captivity and disappearance without a trace.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commended law enforcement officers for the prompt investigation of the explosion in the Zhytomyr region, where two people died and over 80 were injured. The perpetrators have been served with notices of suspicion and face a long prison sentence.

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.