Volodymyr Zelenskyy

European Council President Charles Michel arrives in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the Weimar Triangle leaders' meeting to discuss further support and assistance to Ukraine.

In the Kyiv region, schooling will end by May 31, and in the summer a special program will help to close the gaps in reading, writing and arithmetic for primary school students.

On the eve of the meeting of the leaders of the Weimar Triangle, Donald Tusk called for more ammunition for Ukraine, not just lip service.

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine is accumulating more and more long-range forces every day.

President Zelenskiy says there will be more Ukrainian-made weapons, including shells, drones, and electronic warfare systems, to help Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of India to Ukraine and discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, emphasizing the importance of further involving India in the process of establishing a just peace in Ukraine.

Croatia has introduced a controversial law that penalizes whistleblowers who pass information from court investigations to the press, despite opposition and journalist concerns about curbing media freedom and whistleblowing.

On the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored military volunteers, including awarding the Order of the Golden Star of the Hero of Ukraine to several fallen and living defenders who bravely fought against the Russian invasion.

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priority needs for armored vehicles, artillery, and air defense with German Chancellor Scholz in a phone call, thanking Germany for its continued support.

President Zelenskyy coordinated with German Chancellor Scholz ahead of a meeting of the Weimar Triangle leaders on Friday to discuss aid to Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy welcomed the European Commission's approval of the draft negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU and called on EU member states to respond quickly.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the situation in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who thanked Germany for its military support and said Germany would continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held meetings with brigades in the Zaporizhzhia sector, where the situation remains under control despite enemy shelling, and initiated the rotation of units to improve morale and combat capability.

President Zelenskyy signs a law amending the Tax Code to digitalize certain tax services, allowing taxpayers to interact with the State Tax Service via video conference and improving online communications.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian volunteers who stood up to defend the state and people at a crucial time for Ukraine on the Day of Ukrainian Volunteer.

Ukraine has a clear procedure on its way to EU membership and is systematically following it, and President Zelenskyy hopes to start negotiations in the first half of this year after the European Commission approves the framework for negotiations.

President Zelenskyy reported on the progress of the response to the Russian strikes, provided assistance to the victims, and recognized the heroic efforts of rescuers in Sumy, Dnipro, and other regions who responded to the attacks.

Drone strikes over the past two days have damaged facilities that account for 12% of Russia's oil refining capacity, with the largest refineries being hit.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda supports discussions about sending Western troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers and calls on the West to stop "drawing red lines" out of fear of Russia's reaction.

Five people were rescued from the rubble of a residential building in Sumy destroyed by a Russian attack.

The new mobilization law aims to find more than 300,000 recruits to replace the exhausted soldiers currently on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Financial Times.

The meeting of the Verkhovna Rada committee to consider amendments to the draft law on mobilization was canceled.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked his American partners for another package of military aid, which includes ammunition for HIMARS, air defense missiles and other equipment.

Yana Matviychuk, a volunteer and entrepreneur, argues that the tax policy implemented by Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy, is seriously hampering the Ukrainian economy.

Zelenskiy thanked the United States for a new $300 million military aid package to meet Ukraine's urgent needs for artillery, anti-tank weapons, and air defense.

French lawmakers overwhelmingly supported a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine, pledging to provide Ukraine with military aid, weapons and training, despite opposition from far-right and far-left parties.

Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto Oleh Nikolenko announced five priorities of the Consulate General in Canada, including attracting new aid for Ukraine, economic and infrastructure recovery, cooperation with Ukrainian organizations in Canada, humanitarian projects and protection of the rights of Ukrainians in Ontario and Manitoba.

A Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih killed 3 people, the number of casualties is still being established; the search and rescue operation is complete, 9 residents have been rescued.

President Zelenskyy announced plans to increase the number of Ukrainian border guards to strengthen protection against Russian aggression and ensure long-term border security after the war.

Zelenskyy received reports on the actions of Ukrainian troops on the battlefield, intelligence efforts, and the capabilities of long-range drones against Russian targets.