Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine expects to sign a security agreement with the United States in the near future, as well as to expand U. S. participation in the aviation coalition and pilot training programs.

During Secretary Blinken's visit, President Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the frontline, defense cooperation, including Patriot systems to protect cities like Kharkiv, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and accelerating the delivery of pledged U. S. military assistance.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland will not discuss the process of ending the war in Ukraine, but will discuss issues such as nuclear safety, grain exports, prisoner exchange and the taboo on the use of nuclear weapons.

During an unannounced visit to Kyiv, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that U.S. military aid to Ukraine is on its way and will have a real impact on the fight against Russian aggression.

President Zelenskyy want to discuss with U. S. Secretary of State Blinken the most important issues, including accelerating the military aid package, strengthening air defense with Petriots for Kharkiv region, security guarantees, and gaining broad international support for the Peace Summit.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine and discuss additional military aid.

Ukrainian troops repel russian attempts to seize Vovchansk, killing more than 1,000 occupants since the start of hostilities, while the russians change tactics and advance in small groups.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had phone conversations with the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Luxembourg and the Prime Minister of Canada. The parties discussed the production of more weapons, defense support, and participation in the Global Peace Summit

On May 13, about 140 combat engagements took place on the frontline, 13 of them in the Kharkiv sector, where Ukrainian troops inflicted fire damage on the enemy, strengthening their positions and evacuating civilians from the affected settlements.

The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

During his visit to Serbia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with President Aleksandar Vucic and discussed the expansion of bilateral trade, Ukraine's and Serbia's paths to the European Union, and Serbia's decision to reopen its embassy in Ukraine.

In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian counterattacks continue, reinforcing areas such as Vovchansk and the border areas under the command of Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapaty, destroying Russian infantry and equipment.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Andriy Alekseenko from the post of First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine and appointed Oleg Lugovskyi to the post.

President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Trudeau discussed coordination of positions ahead of the Peace Summit, Canada's leadership in the return of displaced Ukrainian children, the situation on the frontline and continued defense support for Ukraine.

Germany has not done enough to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and other countries can also do more, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said.

Zelenskyy will visit Spain to sign a bilateral security agreement with Madrid that will provide long-term military support for Ukraine and cooperation in defense, intelligence, sanctions against Russia, and war crimes prosecution.

President Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg discussed expectations from the peace summit in Switzerland, Luxembourg's readiness to counter Russian disinformation, and the possibility of Luxembourg financing defense support for Ukraine through a bilateral security agreement.

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's urgent air defense needs and Sweden's next defense assistance package with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, who confirmed that he would attend future summits on Ukraine.

Fierce fighting continues on a large part of the border strip in Kharkiv region as Russian occupiers try to gain a foothold in some occupied villages for further advancement, while Ukrainian troops hold their positions and inflict losses on the enemy, President Zelenskyy's report says.

Scholz hopes that Arab countries, India, South Africa, Brazil, and China will take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, which could be an important step toward resolving the Ukrainian-Russian conflict.

Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian women on Mother's Day, emphasizing that mothers inspire and give strength to fight for the future of their children.

Ukraine does not disclose the number of countries that will participate in the Peace Summit to prevent the aggressor country from disrupting the event, but the number of potential participants is already significant after official invitations were sent to 168 countries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.

President Zelenskiy said that defensive operations are underway in Kharkiv region, while the situation in Donetsk region remains tense, with more than 30 military clashes daily, as Ukraine thwarts Russian offensive plans.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of providing Ukraine with real weapons in a timely manner, not just announced aid packages, to counter Russian terror and protect Ukrainian cities and lives.

President Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian units that are destroying the Russian occupiers, stating the need to disrupt Russia's offensive operations and regain the initiative.

The Biden administration is confident that Ukraine will withstand Russia's intensified attacks on the front line, and the United States will provide the necessary equipment, weapons, and assistance.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to U. S. President Biden, the Congress and the American people for a new military aid package that will save civilian lives, strengthen Ukrainian soldiers and help protect cities from Russian air attacks.

Ukraine is working on the logistics to deploy new U. S. military assistance, including artillery, anti-tank weapons, air defense equipment and systems, to the frontline as soon as possible.

President Zelenskyy said that Russian troops had tried to expand operations against Ukraine, especially in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian troops were responding and would invariably destroy the occupier to thwart any Russian offensive.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front.