Volodymyr Zelenskyy

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine needs at least seven air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and key cities from Russian missile strikes.

The russians want to attack Kharkiv, but they understand the complexity of this intention, so their main goal is to draw Ukrainian troops away from Donbas as much as possible.

Ukraine controls all entrances to the Kharkiv region, the work of russian troops, heavy equipment, and all enemy offensives, President Zelensky said.

Zelenskyy says that there is an absurd situation where the West is afraid that Russia will lose the war and does not want Ukraine to lose it.

Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.

Ukrainian defense forces are successfully restraining Russian attempts to advance in the Lipetsk direction of Kharkiv region, and the enemy has no success there.

Zelensky said that the evil of genocide has resumed its form and has turned against Ukraine, starting with Crimea, recalling the Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars 80 years ago, which killed up to 42% of them.

Russia does not have sufficient forces to launch a full-scale offensive against Kyiv as in 2022, but Ukraine and its allies must remain vigilant against potential Russian attacks, Zelenskyy warns.

Russia's offensive in Ukraine could consist of several waves, the first of which would be directed at the Kharkiv region, where Russian troops advanced but were eventually stopped by Ukrainian forces.

russian sources spread disinformation about the involvement of a Ukrainian refugee in the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, which the Slovak authorities categorically denied as a fake manipulation.

Ukraine is working to involve China at the highest level in the upcoming Peace Summit, as China is an influential country that can influence the aggressor Russia, said the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak.

Russian-terrorist forces continue active offensive and assault operations in the Pokrovske and Prydniprovsky directions, launching 15 missile and 70 air strikes at Ukrainian positions, while Ukrainian troops steadfastly hold their positions in the face of intense fighting.

According to the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, Ukraine and the United States are expected to sign a bilateral security agreement in the near future.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for issuing electronic and paper military registration documents to conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, which will come into force on May 18 along with the law on enhanced mobilization.

Ukraine is holding Russia accountable for its aggression by using drones to carry out precision strikes on Russian military targets.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to prepare for the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at a just end to the war, which will bring together states from all continents.

According to President Zelenskyy, the entire Kharkiv operation by Russian troops is an attempt to weaken Ukrainian forces along the entire front line and to strengthen Russian propaganda aimed at world leaders.

According to President Zelenskyy, after the Russian strikes, Ukraine's energy sector lost significant generating capacity, which necessitates rational consumption of electricity until it is restored.

During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the peace summit in Switzerland and a bilateral security agreement with Slovenian Prime Minister Golob.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced that starting from May 18, persons liable for military service will be able to receive consular services abroad by providing a military ID card in paper or electronic form along with other documents required to receive the chosen consular service.

Ukraine has done everything necessary to start negotiations with the EU on joining the bloc in June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

President Zelenskyy signs a law that allows prisoners to be conditionally released for military service during mobilization or martial law, except for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder or corruption.

Putin said that Russia's actions in the Kharkiv region are aimed at creating a "sanitary zone" in response to Ukrainian shelling and rejected plans to seize Kharkiv.

Hungary has blocked a Council of Europe resolution recognizing Zelenskyy's peace plan as the only option, arguing that it does not take into account Russia's position and that peace talks require the participation of all warring parties.

President Zelenskyy signs a bill to increase fines for violations of military registration and mobilization laws in Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Ivan Havryliuk from the post of Deputy Defense Minister and appointed him First Deputy Defense Minister, and also appointed Oleksandr Balanutsa Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration.

Zelenskyy said that the reason why the Russians were able to enter the Kharkiv region is the lack of air defense, which allows them to use their advantages in artillery and aviation.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vovchansk was a key target of the russian offensive in Kharkiv region, as they sought to control a 10-kilometer zone from the border, but the situation has now stabilized.

Ukrainian troops stabilized the situation in the Kharkiv region, but Russian troops advanced 10 kilometers deeper into the Kharkiv region.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva will not attend the Peace Summit on Ukraine, as he sees no "point" in participating in an event that does not involve the two conflicting parties.