Volodymyr Zelenskyy

To achieve peace, a radical transformation of russia is necessary. Otherwise, the world will have to change, as it did 80 years ago, realizing the impossibility of appeasing evil.

lavrov criticized EU countries for obstructing visits by European leaders to moscow on May 9. He also accused the EU of double standards regarding Ukraine and Serbia.

According to Yermak, the end of the war will show that something went wrong after World War II. Peace talks are possible after a 30-day ceasefire.

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's ceasefire proposal remains in effect, but Russia is not responding, continuing attacks.

Andriy Yermak called the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump wonderful, where the leaders openly discussed important issues. He added that Ukraine was preparing for this meeting in the Vatican.

Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that tax increases are not planned in 2025. There are enough reserves and measures to avoid appealing to parliament.

Due to the deteriorating security situation, schools in Cherkasy and Kaniv will switch to distance learning on May 8 and 9. In Odesa, classes will be held according to the usual schedule.

Ukraine needs more Patriot systems to protect against ballistic missiles, but they are expensive. Patriots successfully shoot down targets, but debris still falls, creating a threat.

Russian forces launched 187 drones at Ukraine, 81 of which were destroyed, and 5 ballistic missiles, two of which were shot down. There were hits on houses and casualties.

Ursula von der Leyen called for speeding up Ukraine's accession to the EU, calling it a guarantee of peace. The EU is working to open the first cluster of accession negotiations in 2025.

In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, a mother and son died as a result of a drone attack. In the Sviatoshynskyi district, 6 victims have been confirmed, including four children.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on a massive Russian attack on Ukraine. Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk region, Zhytomyr region, Kherson region, and Dnipropetrovsk region were under attack, and there are casualties.

The President of Ukraine met with the OECD Secretary-General to discuss the organization's participation in the country's reconstruction. They also discussed strengthening the agricultural sector and the importance of anti-corruption reforms.

Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cooperate with partners to finance the production of interceptor drones. Ukraine has significantly strengthened its drone capabilities for defense.

Zelenskyy announced preparations for negotiations with the new German Chancellor. He stressed the importance of German support, especially in air defense and financial stability.

During a meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Trump mentioned the dispute with Zelensky, emphasizing the friendly nature of the negotiations with Carney. Canada responded with tariffs to the US actions.

The President of Ukraine congratulated Friedrich Merz and thanked him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed hope for Germany's leadership in European affairs.

Ukrainian servicemen who defended Ukraine in various directions, including Mariupol, have been released. This is the 64th exchange, with a total of 4,757 citizens released.

Today, Ukraine returned 205 soldiers, including defenders of Mariupol and defenders of the entire front line. The President thanked the UAE for their assistance in the exchange.

Commander of the 3rd Army Corps Biletskyi and head of the GUR Budanov may become important political figures after the war. Volunteer Prytula is already showing pre-election activity.

The government has not yet published the results of the external audit of NABU, which has been ongoing since September 2024. Experts criticize NABU for inefficiency, cronyism and political bias.

There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has "Caliber" missiles.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression after a phone call with Zelenskyy. He thanked him for the "trusting partnership".

During his visit to the Czech Republic, Volodymyr Zelenskyy unexpectedly met with Ukrainian women working as cleaners in the parliament. The women were very happy to meet him and were touched after the conversation.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Olaf Scholz, noting Germany's important role in supporting Ukraine and the Chancellor's personal efforts. They discussed further assistance.

Zelenskyy met with the President of the Czech Senate, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the need to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace. He thanked the Czech Republic for its support.

The 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skala" is effectively operating in the Pokrovsk direction, stabilizing the situation and intercepting the initiative. The soldiers of the regiment received honorary awards from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukraine has completed all the stages for the start of negotiations on joining the EU and is ready to open the first clusters. Zelensky stressed that further progress depends on Europe's political decision.

National unity hubs will open in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic to support Ukrainians abroad. A Ukrainian Unity Center will also be created in the Czech Republic.

President Zelenskyy stated his respect for the elections in the Czech Republic and thanked all parliamentarians, including the opposition, for supporting Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine is protecting the security of Europe.