Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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.

President Zelenskyy reiterated that the country will not abandon its strategic priorities and will not be pressured by the United States or other countries.

President Zelenskyy expressed confidence that Ukraine will cooperate with Donald Trump if he wins the US presidential election in November, saying: "I think if Donald Trump becomes president, we will work. I'm not afraid of that."

President Zelenskiy announced potential Cabinet changes, with some ministers being discussed for replacement, while noting that Prime Minister Shmyhal remains one of the most important figures in the government.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.

President Zelenskyy met with regional leaders to discuss the operational situation, energy, fortifications, security, and cooperation with U. S. states in areas such as energy, education, medicine, rehabilitation, and housing.

On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, President Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians and emphasized Ukraine's struggle against Russia to preserve its independence, statehood and human values, promising that future generations would inherit pride in Ukraine, not its pain.

Ukraine, as an independent state, first joined the UN peacekeeping contingents in 1992 in Yugoslavia, where a bloody civil war was taking place.

The Office of the President of Ukraine confirmed the fact of negotiations.

President of the European Council Charles Michel condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump during his election campaign.

Since the beginning of this week, Russia has used more than 700 guided aerial bombs, more than 170 attack drones, and nearly 80 missiles against Ukraine.

Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on his life during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania that left one participant dead, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to condemn the violence and wish Trump a speedy recovery.

Zelenskyy said he could forget Biden's mistake of calling him "President Putin" because the US has provided great support to Ukraine.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris says he has accepted an official invitation to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Shannon Airport, expressing horror at Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children.

Zelenskiy arrives in Ireland for a bilateral meeting with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris to discuss potential agreements on demining, energy, humanitarian aid, and food security during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, said that there had been unsuccessful attempts to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv RMA and the State of Utah signed a memorandum of understanding. The document states the intention to develop cooperation in the areas of economy, agriculture, energy, health and environment, science, technology, art, culture, and humanitarianism.

During his visit to the United States, President Zelenskyy met with Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey and offered to support the Ukrainian fundraising initiative UNITED24.

Papua New Guinea has joined the Peace Summit communiqué, strengthening Oceania's voice in peacekeeping efforts to restore respect for the UN Charter and international law, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Poland views the Ukrainian proposal to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine near Polish territory before they enter Polish airspace as an act of self-defense.

Poland has offered to supply Ukraine with electricity from its thermal power plants without paying for emissions, seeking approval from the European Commission.

After the NATO summit in Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United Kingdom and Ireland, where he will speak at Blenheim Palace and meet with the leaders of the countries.

During the visit, Zelenskyy met with U. S. governors to discuss Russian aggression, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, regional cooperation, and the need for bomb shelters, electricity generation, and assistance in rebuilding schools and hospitals in the wake of Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure.

At the NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine received commitments from partner countries to provide lethal weapons systems, modern air defense systems, and stable and uninterrupted supplies of missiles and ammunition to support its security against Russian aggression.