5 Ukrainian border guards, including one who was considered missing, were released from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the new Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine, a modern document that takes into account changes and innovations in the security sector and will be implemented jointly with international partners.
During the 54th prisoner exchange since the Russian invasion, 95 Ukrainian defenders were returned from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of released Ukrainians to 3,405.
Ukrainian prisoners released from Russian captivity face serious health problems, including weight problems, untreated injuries, cancer and tuberculosis, which require a long process of rehabilitation and recovery.
Today, thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates, another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including military personnel, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity since the beginning of the full-scale invasion to 3,405, although the exact number of those still in captivity remains unknown due to Russia's lack of transparency.
Another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that we are looking for everyone who may be captured.
On the 10th anniversary of the MH17 crash, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's responsibility is inevitable and all those responsible for this and other Russian war crimes will be punished as 298 people, including 80 children, died when Russian killers shot down the passenger plane.
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and briefed him on the Peace Summit. him about the Peace Summit.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
President Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to discuss humanitarian aid, winterization, and the launch of a UN-supported platform to help Ukrainian refugees return home.
Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.
President Zelenskyy held important meetings on the military situation, arms supplies, and international talks scheduled for this week.
President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.
The US State Department has commented on the statement by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the potential of the second Peace Summit and that this time Russia could be invited.
President Zelenskyy met with the military leadership to discuss manning, rotation of brigades, weapons, and the situation on the main front lines.
Russia views Ukrainian children as a resource for its future army and aggression, forcibly deporting and mobilizing them. The Ombudsperson emphasizes that such a policy has all the signs of genocide.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to sign security agreements with 9 more countries, bringing the total number of countries to 32.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO until the war with Russia is over, as partner countries cannot extend a full invitation to a country at war.
President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.
President Zelenskyy said that mobilization in Ukraine is going according to plan, but there are not enough places for mobilized troops to train. In cooperation with Poland, work is underway to expand training centers both inside and outside the country.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine does not receive enough aid to win the war with Russia, but only to hold out.
President Zelenskiy said he does not see Western countries pushing Ukraine to negotiate with russia, but acknowledged that some leaders would like to do so.
Zelenskiy said that Poland's shooting down of russian missiles over Ukraine is a fair question that is being considered from a technical and legal point of view, as it concerns the security of Poland and the western regions of Ukraine with gas storage facilities.
President Zelensky said that Ukraine has 14 brigades that have been formed for a long time but do not have enough weapons; artillery and other equipment has recently arrived, although it is still far from being fully equipped to give a positive result.
President Zelensky stated that he does not want to compare Commander-in-Chiefs Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi, treating each with due respect as they do their jobs in their respective positions.
Ukraine has launched powerful strikes on Russian energy facilities, allowing Ukraine to negotiate with partners on energy security, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy believes it is fair to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons from partner countries to strike deep into russia, and says this issue needs to be resolved.
Zelenskyy set a goal to have a fully prepared plan for the second Peace Summit in November, where he believes Russian representatives should be present, despite Russia's refusal to participate.