June 22, 08:20 AM • 38813 viewsJune 20, 02:32 PM • 56005 viewsUS President Donald Trump demands that NATO allies increase defense spending, but does not name the reason, although Russia is the reason. The NATO summit in The Hague will focus on increasing military spending, but the issue of Russia will be avoided so as not to irritate Trump.
US President Donald Trump announced a probable meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian attack on Dnipro and the region, where there are already 11 dead and over 160 injured. He emphasized the importance of strengthening sanctions against Russia, which is unable to produce ballistic missiles without components from other countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on international partners to stop supplying components for Russian missiles and equipment. He emphasized that these components, found in Russian weapons, come from various countries, including European ones, the USA, China, and Taiwan.
The White House confirmed the meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky during the NATO summit in The Hague. The leaders last met in April at Pope Francis' funeral.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is planning new military operations on NATO territory, as Putin has no intention of stopping the war. He emphasized the need to stop Putin in Ukraine and called on European countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has the potential to produce 8 million drones a year, but funding is only for a much smaller number. About 40% of Ukraine's defense potential, exceeding $44 billion, lacks proper funding.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the preparations for a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump. The parties also touched upon issues of ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and the return of abducted children.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in The Hague, where he met with acting Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof. Issues of cooperation in drone production and a new package of military aid from the Netherlands were discussed.
President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine is a beneficial ally for NATO, having significant war experience and new technologies. He emphasized that Ukrainians have unique experience of survival in conditions of hostilities, cyberattacks, and energy challenges, which can strengthen the Alliance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague. He emphasized that Ukrainians are allies of the United States, and Russia is an existential enemy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not accept ultimatums from Russia and does not need global agreements between the US and Russia. Kyiv has always supported the US, but considers the war with Russia a separate case that needs to be resolved independently.
Ukraine and Great Britain have agreed on joint drone production, with the British side providing funding for the first three years. The drones produced will be directed to the needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces during the war, and after its end, they will be distributed between the countries.
President Zelenskyy stated that the situation in the Middle East could reduce aid to Ukraine from partners, especially the United States. He emphasized that without this assistance, the Russians would feel an advantage on the battlefield.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia could attack a NATO member country within five years to test the Alliance. He believes that NATO's plans to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 are "too slow," as Putin could have significantly greater capabilities as early as 2030.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, an increase in defense spending to 5% of GDP is being discussed, causing controversy among member states. Ukraine remains on the periphery, and its Euro-Atlantic integration is effectively frozen due to the position of Trump and Germany.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer met with Ukrainian military personnel who are undergoing training in the UK. Ways to improve the effectiveness of training and increase the number of defenders of Ukraine were discussed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the House of Representatives of the Dutch Parliament on June 24 at the invitation of the majority of members. This will be his third address to Dutch parliamentarians, following a video call in 2022 and a visit to the Senate a year later.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the development of defense cooperation. Agreements have been reached on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and joint drone production, and new sanctions against Russia have also been discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Speakers of the British House of Commons and House of Lords, Lindsay Hoyle and John McFall. The parties discussed joint diplomatic work and increasing pressure on Russia through restrictive measures.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that the production of "Sapsan" ballistic missiles in Ukraine is going "very well", promising new "surprises" after the successful special operation "Spiderweb". The new missile, first used last month, carries a significant amount of explosives and travels at more than five times the speed of sound, with the potential to strike Moscow.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak expressed the opinion that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should run for a second term. He stated that elections will be held as soon as there is an opportunity and martial law is lifted.
31-year-old Lviv resident Nazarii Husakov, suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, is suspected of fraud after collecting funds for treatment. Social media users noticed discrepancies in his reports, traces of Photoshop on screenshots, and suggest that he inflated drug needs, transferred money into crypto, and spent it on gambling. Two criminal cases have currently been opened.
Ukraine is ready to purchase a "package" of American weapons, including air defense, according to Andriy Yermak. This acquisition could be financed by European allies or through frozen Russian assets.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss cooperation aimed at saving lives and stopping Russian terror. Key topics included political and diplomatic coordination, the development of joint defense projects, weapons production, and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
SBU Head Vasyl Maliuk spoke about cooperation with foreign partners, noting that they do not dominate but often learn from the Security Service, yet provide significant assistance. He emphasized mutual respect and cooperation, comparing some partners to combat brethren.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Charles III at Windsor Castle to discuss defense cooperation. He will later hold meetings with the Prime Minister and other UK officials to increase pressure on Russia.
The SBU prevented an assassination attempt on sniper Denys Yermak, brother of the head of the President's Office. The assassination was planned to be carried out by detonating an explosive device weighing 2.5 kg, made by an executor from Kharkiv.
Olena Sosiedka, co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions, mother of six children, and expert in finance, has been awarded the honorary title of "Mother Heroine. " This is a recognition of her personal contribution to raising children, as well as a symbol of the resilience of all Ukrainian mothers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met King Charles at Windsor Castle ahead of the NATO summit. This is the third meeting between the leaders in 2025, a demonstration of support from the United Kingdom.
