Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine has said that he does not need intermediaries to communicate with US President-elect Donald Trump. The teams of the two presidents are already actively cooperating at the acquaintance stage.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives in Lviv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy said the US has approved $177 billion in aid to Ukraine, but not all funds and weapons have been received. Ukraine needs an additional 12-15 Patriot air defense systems to protect its skies.
A draft law has been prepared to ban the blocking of accounts of critical infrastructure operators in the war zone. Zelenskyy promised to personally oversee the adoption of this law.
Zelenskyy announced the allocation of UAH 15 billion from the Ministry of Social Policy program to support IDPs in frontline cities. The funds will help 10,000 households, which will cover about 30,000 people.
Prime Minister Maloni will meet with Zelenskyy and other leaders before the European Council to coordinate further actions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 37 billion for the construction of fortifications in the third line of defense, and most of the work has been completed. Nearly 950 medical facilities that were damaged during the war have also been restored.
The Army+ mobile application has reached 500 thousand authorized users among the military. The app launched a survey on the quality of military uniforms and added new features for transfers between units.
Resistance to Ukraine's actions to liberate the peninsula is growing in occupied Crimea. Ukraine is considering a political and diplomatic way of de-occupation due to a lack of military capabilities.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported intensive Russian offensives in the Kursk region involving North Korean units. DPRK mercenaries have already suffered significant losses.
US President-elect Trump's team understands Ukraine's importance to global security. Trump has announced progress in efforts to stop the war and is ready to receive Zelenskyy.
The President of Ukraine said that Ukrainian defenders are deterring attacks involving North Korean soldiers. According to him, their number may increase, so it is necessary to strengthen defense cooperation.
The President of Ukraine will meet with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv to discuss the work of the newly created Ministry of National Unity. They are planning to discuss support for Ukrainians abroad.
Two Russian oil tankers sank in the Kerch Strait, causing a fuel spill. According to Zelenskyy, the vessels were almost 50 years old and part of Russia's shadow fleet.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill on multiple citizenship in Ukraine in the first reading. The document defines the conditions for acquiring dual citizenship and prohibits it for citizens of the aggressor state.
Zelensky said that 12-15 additional air defense systems are needed to fully protect the country.
The North Korean military in Kursk region is not aware of the danger from UAVs due to poor information from the Russians. russia is trying to hide the DPRK's losses by quickly evacuating the bodies and burning the faces of the dead.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Lviv. He visited Mars Field to honor the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers.
The White House has confirmed the movement of North Korean troops to the front line to take part in the fighting in Ukraine. According to John Kirby, the DPRK has already lost several dozen soldiers killed and wounded.
Donald Trump has invited Javier Millais to the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025. This is the first time in history that the US president-elect has invited his Argentine counterpart to such an event.
Donald Trump called Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use American weapons to strike Russian territory “stupid. ” The White House emphasized that the decision was made after lengthy discussions.
The Polish Foreign Minister said that Russia, not Ukraine, should be forced to negotiate peace. He called on the EU and the US to help Ukraine achieve a better negotiating position.
Zelenskyy reported on Russia's attempts to hide the presence of DPRK soldiers in Ukraine by burning their faces after their deaths. Previously, the occupiers forbade them to show their faces during training.
The President of Ukraine announced that new ambassadorial appointments and changes in the diplomatic corps are being prepared. Foreign policy work next year will be more intense and should lead to the establishment of a lasting peace.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of $20 billion from frozen Russian assets to an account at the World Bank. They also discussed cooperation with the EBRD on energy programs.
The President of Ukraine reported on the losses of North Korean soldiers fighting on the side of Russia. According to him, the Russians are trying to hide the real losses of Koreans in the fighting.
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to hold talks with Putin and Zelensky to end the war in Ukraine. According to Trump, his team is already working on this issue and there is some progress.
U. S. President-elect Donald Trump said he did not send an invitation to Zelenskyy to attend the inauguration on January 20. However, he expressed his readiness to host the Ukrainian president if he wants to come.
The US president-elect said his team is working to end the war in Ukraine and “there has already been a little progress.
The USS Savannah docked in the port of Sihanoukville, not far from China's modernized Ream base. The visit takes place against the backdrop of China's growing influence in the region and the US attempts to restore military ties with Cambodia.