Zelenskyy met with British Foreign Secretary Cameron in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front, military aid supplies, and preparations for upcoming international summits.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with $3. 74 billion in annual military aid, the largest aid package from the country to date, with some equipment already arriving in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, Ukraine's path to the EU, and President Zelensky's peace formula.
Zelensky discussed the protection of Ukraine's energy sector from specific threats, joining forces to protect facilities and provide electricity, and preparing for the next heating season.
President Zelenskyy instructed senior officials to work with partners to speed up the delivery of weapons to Ukraine for its soldiers.
Ukraine is doing everything possible to ensure China's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, as China's presence is crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace based on the territorial integrity, sovereignty of Ukraine and the return of all imprisoned and deported children.
President Zelensky released details from Chief of the General Staff Syrsky's report on the protection of the border with Russia and communities in several regions, with a focus on the Pokrovske direction and other areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
Ukraine discussed with the South Korean Ambassador the use of North Korean missiles and ammunition by Russia, expressing gratitude for South Korea's support in countering Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the readiness of fortifications, the situation at the front, the rotation of units, weapons production, and the need for more air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure and civilians.
More than 80 countries have supported the Ukrainian peace formula, and the first peace summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16 to unite the international community around a just peace for Ukraine.
Switzerland is organizing a Peace Summit in Ukraine on June 15-16, 2024 in Burgenstock, which aims to define a roadmap to engage both sides in the future peace process and promote a common understanding of achieving a just and lasting peace based on international law.
In April alone, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with over 300 missiles, nearly 300 Shahed drones, and over 3,200 guided bombs, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Zelenskyy expressed confidence that every peace-loving country is interested in participating in the first Peace Summit on June 15-16 in Switzerland to discuss ways to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu called for an increase in the volume and quality of arms supplies to Russian troops to maintain the pace of their offensive in Ukraine.
Ukraine has invited Azerbaijan to participate at the highest level in the International Peace Summit in Switzerland and the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine in Berlin.
The Ministry of Defense plans to introduce an "electronic queue" for visiting military commissariats and launch the "Electronic Office of the Conscript" app by May 18 to address the problem of long queues caused by the new mobilization law requiring personal data to be updated.
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Zelenskyy said that today we have agreed on the final touches, and we are working as actively as possible to ensure that as many leaders and countries as possible attend the Global Peace Summit.
President Zelenskyy has changed the leadership of the SBU's regional offices, appointing new heads in Dnipro, Zakarpattia, Volyn, and Mykolaiv regions.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing seven new bilateral security agreements, including one with the United States, covering arms, finance, and political cooperation to strengthen Ukraine's security towards NATO membership.
The Center for Countering Disinformation denies reports of the resignation of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov as false information.
President Zelensky dismissed Yuriy Huzynets as head of the Uzhhorod District State Administration after approving his appointment as deputy head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration.
The draft law on the "white business club" by Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, was criticized as a manual for milking businesses that are not on the privileged "white list," creating a favorable environment for corruption and discrimination against those who are not members.
Deputy Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Isobel Coleman has arrived in Kyiv, as reported by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink.
NATO chief Stoltenberg said that Ukraine's confidence in its allies has been "shaken" by delays in arms deliveries and called for a multi-year plan that would clearly define the contributions to Ukraine expected from each ally.
The State Register of Sanctions contains data on 10,085 individuals and 7,125 legal entities subject to Ukraine's restrictive measures.
Ukraine and the United States continue negotiations on a bilateral security agreement, formalizing Ukraine's security needs in a document.
Against the backdrop of russian missile attacks, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin called on countries with Patriot air defense systems to transfer them to Ukraine, emphasizing that air defense was a key topic at the last meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Israel plans to decommission its outdated Patriot air defense systems within two months and replace them with more modern systems such as David's Sling and Iron Dome.
President Zelenskyy held meetings on the situation at the front, the Russian offensive, and Ukraine's actions to disrupt Russia's plans and achieve its goals, and discussed arms supplies and coordination with partners to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian military.