Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President Zelenskiy expects Ukraine's parliament to vote on amendments to mobilization legislation in the coming weeks, while Russia intends to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 1, despite disciplinary problems.
Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Chernihiv region to discuss the situation at the front, the needs of the army, the deportation of Ukrainian children, and called on the United States to make a decision on a further package of support for Ukraine as soon as possible.
russia plans to conscript up to 15,000 residents of occupied Crimea into its armed forces as part of a new draft campaign, according to the head of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces are actively using Ukrainian-made drones to destroy Russian occupiers, protect soldiers' lives and reduce Russia's military potential, and that drone production will continue to grow this year.
A Russian terrorist attack in Kharkiv killed 6 people and wounded more than 10. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partners to help strengthen air defense in the region.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Volodymyr Hordiychuk as Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine.
The co-owner of the Slovak company Sevotech appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to help bring mortar rounds that were purchased under a contract with Lviv Arsenal for the Ministry of Defense and are now in Slovakia.
The government will allocate UAH 1. 2 billion for the economic development of Chernihiv region to support entrepreneurs and de-mining of agricultural land.
Russians have fired 15,000 shells at border settlements in Chernihiv Oblast over the past year, subjecting 15,000 residents to constant attacks and terror, President Zelenskiy said during a visit to inspect fortifications and defense efforts in the region.
The Lviv Arsenal company, which is involved in a criminal case for failing to deliver 100,000 mortar shells to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, had a license from the State Export Control Service to import weapons, which requires strict checks and approvals from various agencies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the construction of fortifications in Chernihiv region, emphasizing the importance of timely and reliable execution of the work.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced a "smart mobilization" that allows citizens to apply for specific military specialties, such as drone operator or artilleryman, in two clicks, facilitating targeted recruitment and using civilian expertise to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss continued defense cooperation, sanctions and confiscation of Russian assets, humanitarian aid, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
President Zelenskyy signs a decree imposing sanctions against 86 legal entities and 7 individuals, including foreign nationals, for a period of 3 to 10 years.
President Zelenskyy approves plans for the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, General Oleh Ivashchenko, to take office.
The Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, explosions are heard, and residents are urged to take shelter.
Zelenskyy instructed diplomats and the military to urgently strengthen the air defense of Kharkiv, Sumy, and southern regions of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence may vote on the draft law on mobilization by the end of the week. According to the MP, there are chances.
President Zelenskyy discussed with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States preparations for the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, seeking broad representation from Latin American countries and considering the possibility of holding a Ukraine-Latin America summit.
Lubinets explained that the law on the electronic office of a person liable for military service simplifies the procedure for obtaining the status of a combatant, a person with a disability as a result of war, and a family member of a fallen defender of Ukraine during martial law.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the situation at the front, the purchase of drones, electronic warfare and air defense equipment.
The demolition of Joseph Goebbels' villa near Berlin is being discussed in parliament, with debate centering on whether to preserve its historical and architectural value or demolish it due to high maintenance costs and association with the Nazi propaganda minister.
The Ministry of Defense explains that the abolition of the "limitedly fit" status for servicemen and women requires a second medical examination within 9 months, after which they will be determined as "fit" or "unfit" for military service.
Four people were killed in Russia's nighttime strike on Kharkiv. Zelensky said that Russian terrorists will be held accountable for their actions in Kharkiv and for all acts of aggression against our people.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on technical and financial cooperation for Ukraine's recovery, including €5 million from Latvia, which is expected to be ratified by the Ukrainian parliament this month.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada expects that the draft law on mobilization, which establishes fair criteria for the obligation of citizens to defend Ukraine, will be introduced at the next meeting of the Verkhovna Rada.
Estonia has finalized the development of a compensation mechanism that provides for the use of frozen Russian funds for the needs of Ukraine.
Ukraine sees the Russian mobilization of soldiers as a historic chance to break Russian revanchism and should seize this opportunity.
President Zelenskyy welcomed newly appointed Portuguese Prime Minister Luiz Montenegro and discussed defense agreements, a bilateral security agreement, and future joint contacts.