Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy's peace plan is the only one being discussed by the international community, while other plans have disappeared, and then they will have to be discussed with Russia, which is the aggressor - we should not forget this, says EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell.

Denmark announced a new aid package for Ukraine and allocated $28. 5 million for the purchase of weapons and military equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers, the first such decision to support the Ukrainian defense industry.

President Zelenskyy was briefed on the situation at the front, Russia's "painful" losses in Crimea, and the enemy's deployment of ships to the Caspian Sea after Ukraine's actions in the Black Sea.

President Zelenskiy announces an increase in domestic military production in Ukraine, including 10 Bogdanas aircraft this month, and long-term contracts with companies.

Financial monitoring blocked VBet and Pin-UP accounts for over UAH 2. 8 billion.

Germany's Diehl Defense will provide Ukraine with another IRIS-T missile defense system to strengthen its air defense, in addition to the three systems already delivered. The new system is expected to arrive in a few weeks.

The soldier and activist Pavlo Petrychenko, who died at the front, will be honored on April 19 at St. Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv.

German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habeck visits Kyiv unannounced to discuss long-term support, emergency aid for Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and increased cooperation in areas such as defense.

President Zelenskyy called on European partners to increase the production and supply of weapons to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for determination and financial support for Ukraine's defense, recovery and social stability.

President Zelenskyy thanked the Ukrainian military for the successful operation to destroy Russian equipment and military infrastructure at the Dzhankoy airfield in occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian men aged 18-60 who are abroad must update their military registration data at consulates within 60 days so that employees of the Territorial Recruitment Center understand who is abroad and do not waste time on issuing subpoenas in Ukraine.

Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on April 19 to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for air defense support and ammunition amid Russian attacks.

Through the Signal messenger, Russians are spreading fake news about the alleged "evacuation" from Kharkiv due to possible encirclement by Russian occupiers, which is hostile disinformation aimed at destabilizing Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden calls on Congress to approve additional military aid to Ukraine and Israel as soon as possible to strengthen their defenses against Russian and Iranian aggression, arguing that it is crucial to US security and will help develop American industry.

On Friday, April 19, the NATO-Ukraine Council will meet to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more support, including air defense and artillery shells, at the request of President Zelenskyy.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych met with representatives of the Defense Partners project to discuss the involvement of government and business representatives in helping to meet the urgent needs of the military.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Russian terrorists shelled the center of Chernihiv, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 22, and called on Ukraine's partners to provide air defense capabilities to protect Ukrainian lives.

The Law of Ukraine on Mobilization will come into force one month after the day following its publication.

The United States understands Ukraine's desire for air defense support, but it is not going to engage in direct armed conflict with Russia, while remaining fully committed to Ukraine's defense by providing air defense systems and other military assistance.

EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov discussed with Pentagon chief Austin the enemy's plans, ways to disrupt them, and the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with more missiles.

President Zelenskyy announced measures to eliminate threats to Ukraine's security and society from the uncontrolled spread of online casinos, responding to a petition from a fallen Ukrainian soldier.

Zelenskiy thanked Scholz for his leadership and communication with Beijing, saying that China can indeed help restore a just peace in Ukraine.

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy heard a report on the situation at the front, saying that the task is to deter Russian attacks and repel every attack of the occupier.

Ukraine will demand a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense, air defense systems and missiles, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in response to recent threats and conflicts.

The U. S. House of Representatives may vote on an aid bill for Ukraine this Friday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson, who said most of the money would go to replenish U.S. weapons.

Lviv has received 10 new low-floor trams as part of a €200 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank to modernize urban public transport in 10 Ukrainian cities.

Currently, there is no system in Ukraine to protect the rights of Ukrainian men forcibly mobilized by Russia in the temporarily occupied territories.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on mobilization in Ukraine.