Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President said that American partners understand the initiative of contracts for men aged 18-24. The project provides for voluntary service with a payment of UAH 1 million and a preferential mortgage.

President Zelenskiy says that only Putin and some US voices are raising the issue of elections in Ukraine. Elections may take place after martial law is lifted.

The President of Ukraine discussed with European leaders the idea of creating an army of 1. 5 million troops before joining NATO. A map of the deployment of foreign troops has been developed as part of security guarantees.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's position should be the main one in the peace talks. The US and the EU are important partners, but Ukraine must take the lead in this process.

Saudi National Security Advisor Musaed al-Aiban will hold talks between representatives of the United States and Russia to prepare for Trump's meeting with the dictator.

The President of Ukraine did not allow ministers to sign the minerals agreement because it was not ready. According to Zelenskyy, the document does not yet protect Ukraine's interests and needs to be finalized.

The UK Foreign Secretary stated that NATO membership is the least costly method of ensuring Ukraine's security. Zelenskyy confirmed that he will not abandon plans for Ukraine to join the alliance.

Radoslaw Sikorski called Trump's call to Putin a mistake that supports the aggressor and lowers Ukraine's morale. The minister emphasized that European troops should be involved in any peace talks.

There were 176 combat engagements in the frontline, with the highest activity in the Pokrovsk sector - 47 breakthrough attempts. The enemy is actively attacking in all directions.

US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has announced a plan to engage all sides in negotiations on the war within 180 days. Next week, he will visit Ukraine to promote the goal of ending the war and “peace by force.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for careful consideration of the consequences of sending European troops to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for firm security guarantees and EU participation in the relevant arrangements.

President Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States.

Friedrich Merz said that he did not support the idea of Ukraine's rejection of NATO membership before negotiations with russia. He emphasized that the decision on membership had already been made by the alliance and could not be changed by one country.

Ukraine needs a lot of money to maintain an army comparable to Russia's 1. 3-1.5 million troops. The President emphasized the need for NATO membership to reduce these costs.

At the Munich conference, the President of Ukraine presented a plan to achieve peace in 2025. The plan envisages cooperation with the United States and partners to provide security guarantees and pressure on Russia.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that NATO membership is the best defense for Ukraine.

President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine said he was ready to discuss the election, but emphasized the priority of the country's unity. Zelenskyy emphasized that the main thing now is to preserve the state and win the war.

President Zelensky said at the Munich conference that slow help from allies has led to the loss of territory. russia is facing a shortage of troops, having pulled them from different regions of the world.

The President of Ukraine spoke at the Munich Conference calling for the creation of a European military force. Zelenskyy proposed replacing some of the US troops in Europe with Ukrainian troops if Ukraine becomes a NATO member.

Russia has withdrawn troops from Syria, Africa, the Caucasus, and parts of Moldova due to a lack of forces for the war in Ukraine. Putin is facing a military shortage, Zelenskiy said at the Munich conference.

Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a Ukrainian vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States. The President emphasized the importance of developing a joint plan with American partners over the coming months.

Ukraine produced more than 1. 5 million drones of various types in 2024. Zelenskyy called for expanding weapons production in Europe to strengthen common security.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated the need for all stakeholders to participate in peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. China supports any peace initiatives and emphasizes the special role of Europe in resolving the conflict.

Russia lost almost 250,000 military personnel in the war against Ukraine and more than 610,000 wounded. In the Battle of Kursk, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 20 thousand Russian soldiers.

The President of Ukraine said he would not remove the issue of NATO membership from the agenda.

A Russian Shahed drone with 50 kg of explosives attacked the sarcophagus of the 4th reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy said at the Munich conference that the attack demonstrates Russia's unwillingness to engage in dialogue.

Russia is planning to send troops to Belarus in the summer of 2025 under the pretext of exercises. According to intelligence, this could pose a threat to both Ukraine and NATO countries.

Zelenskyy said that Putin is not seeking negotiations for peace, but for the regrouping of troops and the lifting of sanctions.

The Trump administration offered Ukraine to transfer 50% of its ownership of rare earth minerals to the United States in exchange for military aid. Zelenskyy refused to sign the document, saying he needed to study it.