Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine lacks ammunition for a counteroffensive against Russia and only has enough for defense, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

President Zelensky said that the majority of representatives of territorial recruitment and social support centers are now military personnel with combat experience, part of a reboot of these centers launched last year to restore respect for people in uniform.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expects the US Congress to approve a large-scale military aid package that is crucial to protecting Ukraine from possible Russian counteroffensives.

Ukraine expects about 80-100 countries to take part in the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, where a joint action plan for achieving a just peace will be prepared.

President Zelenskyy calls on MPs to vote for the draft law on mobilization to counter Russia's disinformation campaign and unite society in times of war.

In some frontline areas, the construction of fortifications with three lines of defense, including anti-tank ditches and "dragon's teeth," is 92-98% complete, as President Zelensky announced during a telethon.

President Zelenskiy expects Ukraine's parliament to vote on amendments to mobilization legislation in the coming weeks, while Russia intends to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 1, despite disciplinary problems.

Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Chernihiv region to discuss the situation at the front, the needs of the army, the deportation of Ukrainian children, and called on the United States to make a decision on a further package of support for Ukraine as soon as possible.

russia plans to conscript up to 15,000 residents of occupied Crimea into its armed forces as part of a new draft campaign, according to the head of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces are actively using Ukrainian-made drones to destroy Russian occupiers, protect soldiers' lives and reduce Russia's military potential, and that drone production will continue to grow this year.

A Russian terrorist attack in Kharkiv killed 6 people and wounded more than 10. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partners to help strengthen air defense in the region.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Volodymyr Hordiychuk as Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine.

The co-owner of the Slovak company Sevotech appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to help bring mortar rounds that were purchased under a contract with Lviv Arsenal for the Ministry of Defense and are now in Slovakia.

The government will allocate UAH 1. 2 billion for the economic development of Chernihiv region to support entrepreneurs and de-mining of agricultural land.

Russians have fired 15,000 shells at border settlements in Chernihiv Oblast over the past year, subjecting 15,000 residents to constant attacks and terror, President Zelenskiy said during a visit to inspect fortifications and defense efforts in the region.

The Lviv Arsenal company, which is involved in a criminal case for failing to deliver 100,000 mortar shells to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, had a license from the State Export Control Service to import weapons, which requires strict checks and approvals from various agencies.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the construction of fortifications in Chernihiv region, emphasizing the importance of timely and reliable execution of the work.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced a "smart mobilization" that allows citizens to apply for specific military specialties, such as drone operator or artilleryman, in two clicks, facilitating targeted recruitment and using civilian expertise to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss continued defense cooperation, sanctions and confiscation of Russian assets, humanitarian aid, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.

President Zelenskyy signs a decree imposing sanctions against 86 legal entities and 7 individuals, including foreign nationals, for a period of 3 to 10 years.

President Zelenskyy approves plans for the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, General Oleh Ivashchenko, to take office.

The Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, explosions are heard, and residents are urged to take shelter.

Zelenskyy instructed diplomats and the military to urgently strengthen the air defense of Kharkiv, Sumy, and southern regions of Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence may vote on the draft law on mobilization by the end of the week. According to the MP, there are chances.

President Zelenskyy discussed with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States preparations for the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, seeking broad representation from Latin American countries and considering the possibility of holding a Ukraine-Latin America summit.

Lubinets explained that the law on the electronic office of a person liable for military service simplifies the procedure for obtaining the status of a combatant, a person with a disability as a result of war, and a family member of a fallen defender of Ukraine during martial law.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation at the front, the purchase of drones, electronic warfare and air defense equipment.

The demolition of Joseph Goebbels' villa near Berlin is being discussed in parliament, with debate centering on whether to preserve its historical and architectural value or demolish it due to high maintenance costs and association with the Nazi propaganda minister.

The Ministry of Defense explains that the abolition of the "limitedly fit" status for servicemen and women requires a second medical examination within 9 months, after which they will be determined as "fit" or "unfit" for military service.