Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.
The US State Department has commented on the statement by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the potential of the second Peace Summit and that this time Russia could be invited.
President Zelenskyy met with the military leadership to discuss manning, rotation of brigades, weapons, and the situation on the main front lines.
Russia views Ukrainian children as a resource for its future army and aggression, forcibly deporting and mobilizing them. The Ombudsperson emphasizes that such a policy has all the signs of genocide.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to sign security agreements with 9 more countries, bringing the total number of countries to 32.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO until the war with Russia is over, as partner countries cannot extend a full invitation to a country at war.
President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.
President Zelenskyy said that mobilization in Ukraine is going according to plan, but there are not enough places for mobilized troops to train. In cooperation with Poland, work is underway to expand training centers both inside and outside the country.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine does not receive enough aid to win the war with Russia, but only to hold out.
President Zelenskiy said he does not see Western countries pushing Ukraine to negotiate with russia, but acknowledged that some leaders would like to do so.
Zelenskiy said that Poland's shooting down of russian missiles over Ukraine is a fair question that is being considered from a technical and legal point of view, as it concerns the security of Poland and the western regions of Ukraine with gas storage facilities.
President Zelensky said that Ukraine has 14 brigades that have been formed for a long time but do not have enough weapons; artillery and other equipment has recently arrived, although it is still far from being fully equipped to give a positive result.
President Zelensky stated that he does not want to compare Commander-in-Chiefs Syrskyi and Zaluzhnyi, treating each with due respect as they do their jobs in their respective positions.
Ukraine has launched powerful strikes on Russian energy facilities, allowing Ukraine to negotiate with partners on energy security, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy believes it is fair to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons from partner countries to strike deep into russia, and says this issue needs to be resolved.
Zelenskyy set a goal to have a fully prepared plan for the second Peace Summit in November, where he believes Russian representatives should be present, despite Russia's refusal to participate.
President Zelenskyy reiterated that the country will not abandon its strategic priorities and will not be pressured by the United States or other countries.
President Zelenskyy expressed confidence that Ukraine will cooperate with Donald Trump if he wins the US presidential election in November, saying: "I think if Donald Trump becomes president, we will work. I'm not afraid of that."
President Zelenskiy announced potential Cabinet changes, with some ministers being discussed for replacement, while noting that Prime Minister Shmyhal remains one of the most important figures in the government.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a prayer event on the occasion of the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Day of the Baptism of Kyivan Rus, presented state awards, including the title of Hero of Ukraine, to fallen soldiers and handed over Ukrainian passports to young citizens.
President Zelenskyy met with regional leaders to discuss the operational situation, energy, fortifications, security, and cooperation with U. S. states in areas such as energy, education, medicine, rehabilitation, and housing.
On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, President Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians and emphasized Ukraine's struggle against Russia to preserve its independence, statehood and human values, promising that future generations would inherit pride in Ukraine, not its pain.
Ukraine, as an independent state, first joined the UN peacekeeping contingents in 1992 in Yugoslavia, where a bloody civil war was taking place.
The Office of the President of Ukraine confirmed the fact of negotiations.
President of the European Council Charles Michel condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump during his election campaign.
Since the beginning of this week, Russia has used more than 700 guided aerial bombs, more than 170 attack drones, and nearly 80 missiles against Ukraine.
Former US President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on his life during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania that left one participant dead, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to condemn the violence and wish Trump a speedy recovery.
Zelenskyy said he could forget Biden's mistake of calling him "President Putin" because the US has provided great support to Ukraine.