Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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.
In order to effectively protect the rights of servicemen and their families, Ukraine has established the Central Department for the Protection of the Rights of Servicemen, an institution of a military ombudsman.
Over the past day, 54 combat engagements took place on the frontline, with the enemy conducting the most attacks in the Novopavlivka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut sectors, launching 5 missile and 50 air strikes, and using multiple rocket launchers 37 times.
Estonia has finalized the development of a mechanism for using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, as discussed by the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia during their meeting.
25 conscripts of the Chop border guard detachment were discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 11 of them were recognized for their heroism, resilience and steadfastness during the fighting in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and were awarded various medals and orders.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that those who attack oil refineries in Russia know what they are doing and do it skillfully, as Russia understands only the language of power and force, not diplomacy.
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Russia is facing a significant shortage of personnel and logistical support for its occupation forces in Ukraine, with troops forced to move on foot due to a lack of vehicles, and a critical shortage of labor preventing them from taking vacations.
Ukraine wants its military brigades to be fully manned and equipped with modern weapons to defend itself and gain an advantage over Russian forces, which have no superiority on the ground or in the air.
Finland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, but supports Ukraine through military aid packages, including air defense systems and ammunition, and supports Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
Ukraine does not need to mobilize half a million people, but the exact number needed will not be announced publicly as russia prepares to mobilize 300,000 additional soldiers on June 1, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.