Volodymyr Zelenskyy
American boxer Terence Crawford met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv and gave him a pit bull named Freyja. She was named after the FREYJA air defense system.
Draft Law No. 15553 proposes not considering incomplete studies without a diploma as obtaining education for a second time. This could simplify the processing of deferments.
Zelenskyy said that France had transferred Crotale systems, missiles for them, and "a few" Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The exact quantity was not disclosed.
Zelenskyy said that Britain and France had allowed Ukraine to produce SCALP missiles. Technical teams will coordinate the further work schedule.
The HACC has not received bail for Iryna Mudra and Maksym Mykytas. Bail was set at UAH 20 million and UAH 30 million, respectively.
Shabunin’s colleague Kalenyuk is frequently quoted by Putin’s entourage. She was criticized in Ukraine: "she has become a Russian propagandist".
Trump congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of the restoration of independence and wished for the conflict to end. Zelenskyy thanked the United States for its support.
The British prime minister plans to meet with Trump in the US in September. He wants to negotiate additional Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
Representatives of Estonia, Lithuania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day and the sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen. Participants will discuss the resilience of the world and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy and Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Frieden discussed Ukraine’s resilience in the autumn and winter, army funding, and the budget deficit. Luxembourg is ready to help.
Ukraine and the United Kingdom will jointly develop AI-based defense tools. The laboratory analyzes more than 100,000 video streams each month.
Zelenskyy and European Council President Costa discussed Ukraine’s needs for antiballistic systems and financing. They also discussed support for exports after Russian strikes.
Full-scale exercises of the "Coalition of the Willing" will take place in October–November. Macron said that they will demonstrate operational readiness.
Keith Kellogg said that the US would not recognize Crimea and the occupied areas as Russian. According to him, these territories will eventually return to Ukraine.
Russia overstates by an average of 3–4 times the number of strike aircraft allegedly shot down over its territory. Fire Point urged people not to rely on these figures.
Zelenskyy said that there is no total blockade of the Black Sea, but Russia is attempting to impose one. Negotiations and strengthening air defenses are being considered.
Following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, Zelenskyy reported on military and energy assistance for Ukraine. Air defense remains the priority.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy joined the prayer for Ukraine at Saint Sophia's Cathedral. Representatives of various denominations prayed for peace and for the defenders.
The President proposed granting special status to 23 historical sites and strengthening their protection. Intentional damage would be punishable by\r\nup to 10 years in prison.
On Independence Day, ground robots traveled along Khreshchatyk, maritime drones passed along the Dnipro, and Mirage 2000 and F-16 aircraft were demonstrated in the sky.
As part of a special stage of the exchange, Ukraine returned 10 military personnel via Belarus. They are from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard and went missing in Donetsk region.
The United States, European countries and others reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Politicians praised the resilience of Ukrainians.
Gripen fighter jets are being prepared to defend Ukraine's airspace.
Seoul said that Pyongyang continues preparations to send troops to Russia, but there are no signs of an imminent deployment. North Korea is also supplying missiles.
DIU representative Andrii Yusov said that a new prisoner exchange could take place very soon. More than 70 exchanges have been carried out since the beginning of the invasion.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of its independence. He said that the Alliance has supported Kyiv since the beginning of the war and will continue to stand by its side.
On Independence Day, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not agree to relinquish Donbas.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is already defeating Russia through will, technology, and resilience. The president emphasized the humanity of society and the strength of every achievement.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelenskyy said that Russia miscalculated its resources and equipment, but not the readiness of Ukrainians to defend their country and fight for peace.