Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine is asking Germany for dozens of Patriot missiles in exchange for future deliveries. Berlin may announce a decision before the July NATO summit.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of at least 707 children as a result of the war. Thousands of children have been injured or abducted by Russia.
In May, 18 oil facilities and 15 maritime targets were hit in the RF. The maximum strike distance reached a record 1,700 kilometers.
The President signed a law on a military ritual for defenders whose bodies are missing. Honors will be paid at cenotaphs, with the presentation of the State Flag of Ukraine to the relatives.
Chief Designer and co-owner of Fire Point, Denys Shtilerman, called on European partners to accelerate the pace of cooperation for the implementation of the FREYJA pan-European anti-ballistic shield. Meanwhile, the company is already taking concrete steps toward the project's realization: the first successful tests of the FP-7 missile, which will serve as the primary means of intercepting ballistic targets in the new system, took place recently.
President Zelenskyy reported the deaths of at least 707 children due to Russian aggression. He emphasized the necessity of punishment for these crimes.
Zelenskyy stated that the majority of NATO countries support Ukraine's accession to the Alliance. However, a final decision currently lacks unanimity among the allies.
Partners have made decisions regarding new contributions to the PURL program for June. Zelenskyy urged Europe to create its own anti-ballistic systems.
The President also discussed the Ankara summit with the NATO Secretary General and held talks with the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Norway, Keir Starmer and Jonas Gahr Støre.
The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister discussed weapons supplies and joint diplomacy. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the sanctions against Russia's cryptocurrency schemes.
Due to Ukrainian strikes, Russia is experiencing fuel shortages and logistical problems. Zelenskyy called ballistic missiles the enemy's last argument.
Rutte stated that Putin will only hold a May 9th parade by Zelenskyy's decree. Ukraine receives PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for American air defense systems every week.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the Russian Federation's capacity to manufacture 120 ballistic missiles per month. This allows the enemy to regularly conduct massive attacks.
Zelenskyy is ready for direct negotiations with Putin without waiting for US assistance. Currently, Washington is primarily focused on the situation surrounding Iran.
Ukraine attacks only Russian military facilities in response to shelling. Fire Point drones struck an oil terminal and a corvette in the Leningrad region.
The President dismissed Oleksii Osypenko and appointed Oleh Myronenko as Deputy Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine. Both are Heroes of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy discussed air defense supplies with the Prime Minister of Norway following Russia's massive attack. Norway is ready to help.
The Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for the supply of 1,500 motorcycles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thanks to the tender, nearly 12 million hryvnias were saved, Mykhailo Fedorov stated.
A German government official stated that an opening for dialogue with the Russian Federation is gradually emerging. Negotiations could begin in a few months with the participation of the E3 group.
Zelenskyy met with representatives of all 32 NATO countries and Mark Rutte. The leaders honored the memory of fallen warriors at the Wall of Remembrance in Kyiv.
The President demands that the preparation of the Patriot contract be completed within a week. Delaying the implementation of the agreements, according to him, will lead to serious personnel decisions.
Sikorski called the naming of a UAF unit after UPA Heroes a mistake. He expects Ukraine to take Polish sensitivities into account and rectify this decision.
Shtilerman reported that Fire Point drones struck an oil terminal and ships in Russia's Leningrad Oblast during an economic forum. The Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), which criticizes the Ukrainian manufacturer, is attempting to gain publicity from this.
Andrii Sybiha responded to Poland's criticism regarding the naming of the Special Operations Forces unit after the Heroes of the UPA. The Minister called for dialogue and a focus on the struggle against Russia.
Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on the oil terminal in St. Petersburg and targets in Kronstadt. A defense enterprise in the Tambov region was also hit.
Ukraine expects a breakthrough in EU accession negotiations at the June summit. Hungary may lift its veto by June 16 following an agreement on minority rights.
Duda stated that Zelenskyy's behavior changed after he was presented with the Order of the White Eagle. The decision to revoke the award will be made by the current President Nawrocki.
Włodzimierz Czarzasty called on Poland to maintain good relations with Ukraine. He criticized the commemoration of the UPA, but emphasized the importance of dialogue.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 summit in France at the end of June. The President will discuss military diplomacy and strengthening air defense with the leaders.
The death toll in Kyiv has risen to seven following the death of a wounded person. As a result of the attack, 90 people were affected, and more than 50 wounded remain in hospitals.