Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The President of Ukraine held a video meeting with the athletes and coaches who will represent the country at the Paris Olympics. Zelenskyy thanked them for their support and emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in the Games.
Finance ministers from eight EU countries say Western sanctions have hit the Russian military machine. They call for increased pressure on the Putin regime and support for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is actively preparing for the new political season. Meetings with world leaders have already been agreed upon and information events are planned for August and September.
During Foreign Minister Kuleba's visit to China, Beijing reaffirmed its support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. China also assured that it would not supply weapons to Russia, as Xi Jinping had previously promised.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the country will not lift restrictions on shelling of Russian territory to prevent a war between Russia and NATO. Germany supports Ukraine, but all decisions are balanced.
Kyiv's Shevchenkivskyi Court has released the suspect in the illegal demolition of the Zelensky estate on his own recognizance. The measure of restraint will be in effect until September 23, and the suspect must hand over his passports and not communicate with witnesses.
The President of Ukraine signed a law on the “white business club” that was criticized by experts and the business community. According to Hetmantsev, the law is aimed at fighting the shadow economy and corruption.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou. They discussed bilateral relations, the international agenda and ways to achieve a just peace in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the losses of the Russian army are three times higher than those of the Ukrainians. He emphasized the importance of saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in contrast to the tactics of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that the F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defense, but would have limitations. The fighter jets must be located more than 40 kilometers from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Russian forces.
President Zelenskyy announced progress in Ukraine's missile program. He emphasized the importance of achieving maximum defense independence for the country.
The President of Ukraine discussed further support for Ukraine with Kristen Michal. Estonia confirmed the preservation of defense aid at 0.25% of GDP and support for Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones and electronic warfare. They also reviewed Ukraine's missile program and ways to reduce dependence on missile supplies from partners.
Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 elections gives him the opportunity to focus on foreign policy. Key challenges: ending the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and securing Ukraine's support against russia's military aggression.
The President of Ukraine discussed with Cardinal Parolin the consequences of Russian aggression and the path to peace. Zelenskyy thanked the Vatican for its support and participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved a presidential decree extending martial law in Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposed to extend martial law and general mobilization for 90 days from August 12.
In Kyiv, the historic Zelensky estate of the late 19th century was demolished despite public protests. The owner of the building has been notified of suspicion, and the city authorities are demanding that the estate be restored.
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada unanimously supported the extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy introduced bills to extend these measures for 90 days from August 12.
Turkey will assist Ukraine in restoring the energy sector and developing distributed generation. The parties discussed cooperation in the supply of equipment and the involvement of Turkish specialists in the restoration of energy infrastructure.
The President submitted to the Rada draft laws extending martial law and general mobilization from August 12 for 90 days. Parliament is expected to approve them in the near future.
Borrell supports Zelenskyy's intention to hold a second peace summit, but Russia's participation should not be on Putin's terms. The EU and Ukraine discussed the next steps after the Peace Summit in Switzerland and cooperation with global partners.
Kyiv police have served a notice of suspicion to the 32-year-old owner of the building for the demolition of the historic Zelensky estate. He is charged with intentional damage to property that has been seized.
President Zelenskyy said he did not see any success for russia in the operation in Kharkiv region. He noted that Ukraine will be able to regain its position after replenishing its reserves.
President Zelensky spoke about the ratio of losses in Ukraine and Russia. According to him, in Ukraine, one person is killed for every 6-8 wounded, while in russia, one in every 2-3 wounded dies.
The President emphasized the importance of destroying russian aircraft in their basing areas to protect them from guided bombs.
The Prosecutor General's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the demolition of the Zelenskyy family's historic estate in Kyiv, which was under arrest. The facts of destruction of seized property and unauthorized construction are being investigated.
Hundreds of Kyiv residents rallied in front of the KCSA over the demolition of the historic Zelensky estate to build an apartment complex. The protesters demanded to stop the destruction of the historic part of Kyiv, chanting 'Klitschko is a looter'.
The Zelenskys' estate, a significant historical building, is being illegally demolished in Kyiv. The Ministry of Culture did not grant permission for the dismantling and calls on law enforcement to pay attention to the attempted destruction of the historic building.
Russian troops are concentrating their forces for a new attack on Ukrainian positions, said Mykola Volokhov, commander of the Terra unit of the 3rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The situation remains tense, the occupiers are looking for vulnerabilities in Ukraine's defense.