Volodymyr Zelenskyy
US Special Envoy Vitkoff suggested that Ukraine should be less concerned about regions where the Russian language prevails. Putin was fixated on Ukrainian territories during the negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree imposing sanctions against a number of Russian propagandists. Also, enterprises that produce Iskander missiles were subject to restrictions.
The mineral agreement does not provide for the recognition of Ukraine's debt or the return of US aid. The structure should be mutually beneficial, where both countries will earn from investments.
A new round of negotiations between Ukraine and the United States regarding the agreement on minerals will start on April 24. The success of the negotiations will determine whether the agreement will be ready by April 26.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the laws on the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine.
China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that they oppose baseless accusations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles on Good Friday. He emphasized the importance of defense assistance from partners, especially air defense systems.
According to the head of the CMA, the intensity of shelling in Pokrovsk is extremely high, all entrances are controlled by drones. The enemy is hunting people with FPV drones.
Ukraine and the USA have signed a memorandum on economic partnership, which envisages the creation of a Fund for Investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Work on the agreement should not contradict European integration.
A bill on sanctions against Chinese companies that help Russia in the war has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. Huawei, DJI, Hikvision and others are on the list.
The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.
The Russian army achieved success in Donetsk region, advancing near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopol. The day before, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a lot of equipment and occupiers during the Russian offensive on Pokrovsk.
In the Kherson region, two employees of the road service, 36 and 44 years old, died as a result of an enemy drone strike on special equipment. The tragedy occurred near the village of Stiyke.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an order dismissing Roman Mrochko from the position of head of the Kherson City Military Administration. Mrochko held this position since 2023.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Brian Fitzpatrick, discussing efforts for peace and security guarantees. Fitzpatrick plans to travel to the front to meet with Ukrainian soldiers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of Sumy Regional State Administration. The decision was made based on his submitted application.
Ukraine and the USA signed a memorandum of agreement on minerals, which confirms the joint work of the teams. Preparations are also underway to create a Fund for investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
On April 17, 2024, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Kharchenko as the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. Prior to this, he headed the Sievierodonetsk MVA.
Since the beginning of 2025, 50 tests of new military equipment have been conducted at the "Iron Polygon". Mostly drones, electronic warfare equipment and engineering support were tested.
On April 17, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleh Hryhorov as the head of the Sumy Regional State Administration.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings regarding the establishment of peace. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership.
Donald Trump said he does not consider Zelenskyy guilty of the war, but he does not like what the Ukrainian president is doing. According to Trump, Biden and Zelenskyy are to blame for the war.
Donald Trump has announced the signing of an agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources as early as next Thursday, April 24. Previously, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had stated the possibility of signing a memorandum on April 17.
Donald Trump announced that he expects a response from Russia regarding peace talks in the near future. According to Trump, the process is slow, and he hopes for a quick reaction.
President Zelenskyy stated that in 1992, Ukraine had 225 air defense systems, but by 2019 their number had decreased to about 60. Most disappeared between 2000 and 2019.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness to buy at least 10 Patriot systems from the USA. Funding can be provided by European countries.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced the introduction of new sanctions. They will be directed against Kremlin propagandists and manufacturers of Iskander missiles.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and the United States may sign a memorandum of intent regarding a mineral agreement as early as April 17. The document will be signed online while lawyers work on the agreement.
The President of Ukraine stated that Steve Vitkoff, Trump's special envoy, is spreading Russian narratives regarding the possible inclusion of Ukrainian territories in a peace agreement. Zelenskyy emphasized that this is dangerous.
Ukraine has received information about China's supply of weapons to Russia. In particular, we are talking about gunpowder and artillery, as well as the production of weapons on the territory of the Russian Federation.