Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine is holding Russia accountable for its aggression by using drones to carry out precision strikes on Russian military targets.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to prepare for the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at a just end to the war, which will bring together states from all continents.

According to President Zelenskyy, the entire Kharkiv operation by Russian troops is an attempt to weaken Ukrainian forces along the entire front line and to strengthen Russian propaganda aimed at world leaders.

According to President Zelenskyy, after the Russian strikes, Ukraine's energy sector lost significant generating capacity, which necessitates rational consumption of electricity until it is restored.

During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the peace summit in Switzerland and a bilateral security agreement with Slovenian Prime Minister Golob.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced that starting from May 18, persons liable for military service will be able to receive consular services abroad by providing a military ID card in paper or electronic form along with other documents required to receive the chosen consular service.

Ukraine has done everything necessary to start negotiations with the EU on joining the bloc in June, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

President Zelenskyy signs a law that allows prisoners to be conditionally released for military service during mobilization or martial law, except for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder or corruption.

Putin said that Russia's actions in the Kharkiv region are aimed at creating a "sanitary zone" in response to Ukrainian shelling and rejected plans to seize Kharkiv.

Hungary has blocked a Council of Europe resolution recognizing Zelenskyy's peace plan as the only option, arguing that it does not take into account Russia's position and that peace talks require the participation of all warring parties.

President Zelenskyy signs a bill to increase fines for violations of military registration and mobilization laws in Ukraine.

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Ivan Havryliuk from the post of Deputy Defense Minister and appointed him First Deputy Defense Minister, and also appointed Oleksandr Balanutsa Deputy Defense Minister for European Integration.

Zelenskyy said that the reason why the Russians were able to enter the Kharkiv region is the lack of air defense, which allows them to use their advantages in artillery and aviation.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vovchansk was a key target of the russian offensive in Kharkiv region, as they sought to control a 10-kilometer zone from the border, but the situation has now stabilized.

Ukrainian troops stabilized the situation in the Kharkiv region, but Russian troops advanced 10 kilometers deeper into the Kharkiv region.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva will not attend the Peace Summit on Ukraine, as he sees no "point" in participating in an event that does not involve the two conflicting parties.

President Zelenskyy discussed the consequences of russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and its impact on food security in Africa in a phone conversation with President Boakai of Liberia.

Russia may be preparing for a large-scale offensive in the coming weeks by amassing small units near the Sumy region of Ukraine.

russia is trying to expand the war, claiming that it wants peace, but russia must be forced to a real, just peace by all means, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

The President of Ukraine emphasizes that counterattacks continue in other districts in the Kharkiv region. According to him, there should be more results in repulsing the assaults and destroying the occupier.

Zelenskyy discussed with Polish Prime Minister Tusk Ukraine's urgent need for air defense to protect Kharkiv and the security agreement, as well as plans to work on an ambitious bilateral security agreement between the historic partners.

Ukraine is looking for mediators to facilitate the return of civilians illegally detained by Russia and hopes for new initiatives from its partners in this regard, said Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

Russian occupants, with the support of aviation, are trying to storm the positions of Ukrainian troops near Vovchansk, attacking near the village of Liptsy in the Kharkiv region. Ukrainian troops continue to resist the enemy invasion, destroying 14 units of enemy equipment in the Kharkiv sector and inflicting losses on the occupiers.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not sign the law allowing employees to be fired for failing to report contacts with people in the occupied territories, returning it with proposals.

President Zelenskyy met with soldiers of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade defending Kharkiv region, presented them with state awards, and visited the hospital where wounded defenders are being treated during his visit to the region.

The DIU warns that at the end of May, russia will intensify its disinformation campaign, questioning the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.

GAPTUVALNYA and the NGO Zemlyachky presented an exclusive embroidered shirt, a symbol of cultural armor and strength, on the occasion of the Vyshyvanka Day. The project is a manifestation of deep respect and gratitude to Ukrainian women who today defend not only Ukrainian territories but also our culture.

President Zelenskyy visited a hospital in Kharkiv to meet with wounded soldiers, present them with awards and thank them for defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.

On May 16, intense fighting continued along almost the entire frontline, with 58 combat engagements recorded, with the Russian occupiers being most active in the Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors, and Ukrainian troops taking measures to prevent their advance.

Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff in Kharkiv to discuss the situation at the front, analyze the prospects for the development of the combat situation, threats for the coming days and weeks, and determine a plan for further actions amid the Russian offensive.