Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine and Argentina discussed deepening cooperation in strategic areas such as defense, holding a Ukrainian-Argentine business forum, Argentina's potential participation in the Global Peace Summit, and Argentina's assistance in restoring Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.
The United States and Ukraine are finalizing a bilateral security agreement, which is expected to be signed in a few weeks and will provide Ukraine with security guarantees for decades.
Some Russian infantry groups have entered Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, and heavy fighting continues.
NATO criticized Georgia's adoption of a controversial law on "foreign agents" as a step away from European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his solidarity and support, reaffirming their common European future as Georgia passed a controversial law on foreign agents amid protests.
President Zelenskyy held a conference call to discuss the situation in Kharkiv region, the deployment of additional forces and intelligence on enemy movements, and the postponement of international events in response to the situation.
Ukraine and Poland are working on a draft bilateral agreement on security guarantees, with Poland taking this issue seriously, and it is expected that the agreement will be signed in the near future, reflecting Poland's significant military assistance and support for Ukraine.
Zelensky canceled his visit to Portugal and Spain due to the serious internal situation in Ukraine, including the situation on several front lines, which makes it inappropriate for him to travel abroad at this time.
MP Vasilevska-Smagliuk advised Concord Bank co-founder Olena Sosiedka to sue Danylo Hetmantsev for defamation after he called the bank's shareholders "not Ukrainians".
Putin supports China's plan to resolve the war in Ukraine, saying that Beijing understands the conflict.
President Zelensky said that the situation in key combat areas such as Donetsk and Kharkiv regions is tense but under control, Chief of the General Staff Syrsky is working with brigades in combat positions, and soldiers are destroying the advancing Russian occupiers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Madrid, Spain, on May 17 to attend a reception and lunch hosted by King Felipe VI, the Royal Palace of Spain confirmed.
Ukraine and Luxembourg have begun bilateral negotiations on an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, and after the first round of talks, significant progress has been made toward signing the document.
South Korean President Yun Seok-yol confirms to President Zelenskyy that South Korea will participate in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to discuss a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss a $400 million military aid package, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, confiscating Russian assets in favor of Kyiv, and creating opportunities for US private sector investment in Ukraine.
Kuleba debunked "one of Russia's favorite lies" about peace talks in the spring of 2022.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited Ankara to meet with Turkish officials, including the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, to discuss strategic cooperation, a formula for peace, and strengthening cooperation between the parliaments of Ukraine and Turkey.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with South Korean leader Yun Seok-ol the prospects of concluding a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Council of the European Union has adopted a series of rules reforming the entire asylum system on the continent, with Poland and Hungary voting against the entire package.
Ukraine has adopted a law regulating the customs clearance of biomethane exports, contributing to the development of this renewable energy sector, fulfilling its decarbonization commitments, increasing export potential and attracting investment.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed Ukraine's defense needs, France's military assistance, and coordinated positions on the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland, where Macron confirmed his participation.
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.