President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening sanctions policy, instructing to extend the validity of expiring sanctions and accelerate synchronization with partners. In September, Ukraine imposed sanctions against 166 individuals and 127 legal entities, and also synchronized British sanctions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the daytime Russian drone attack on Dnipro, which injured more than ten people and caused destruction. He emphasized that each such attack proves the need to increase pressure on Russia.
Ukraine evacuated 48 citizens, including women and children, as well as 9 Palestinians from Gaza. Two evacuees were injured and received medical assistance.
The Ukrainian military has launched a mission in Denmark to share its experience in drone defense. This cooperation could form the basis for a new European drone countermeasures system.
Volodymyr Z. was detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by Germany on suspicion of involvement in the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion. German intelligence services believe that he, as a diving instructor, planted explosives on the pipeline in the Baltic Sea in September 2022.
President Zelenskyy announced the receipt of funding for 4 aid packages for the purchase of American weapons within the framework of the PURL initiative. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Canada have contributed a total of over $2 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3176/USD, strengthening it by 16 kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.44/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.34/PLN.
EU leaders will discuss new defense initiatives in Copenhagen this week. Key among them are a "drone wall" and a European air defense shield, which are intended to strengthen the continent's defense in the face of Russian airspace violations.
President Zelenskyy held a Technological Staff meeting, where they discussed the volume of production of long-range weapons. Ukraine plans contracts and production to sufficiently fill its arsenals.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of the mass Nazi executions in Babyn Yar. Representatives of the President's Office, diplomats, and religious figures were present at the ceremony.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that Ukraine is not sovereign because it is financed by Western countries. He stated that without Western support, Ukraine would disappear.
People's deputies registered a draft resolution on appealing to the Nobel Committee regarding the nomination of Donald Trump for the Peace Prize. Among the authors are Anna Skorokhod, Anatoliy Urbansky, and Taras Batenko.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha discussed new packages of military aid to Ukraine with his counterparts from Germany, Poland, and France. They are united in the view that security guarantees must be effective and legally binding.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are counterattacking in certain areas and recapturing territories. Significant Russian forces have been encircled and captured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia seeks to divide allies, and a common position of the EU, NATO, and the US can deter aggression. He noted that risks remain for Moldova, Kazakhstan, and other states, despite the victory of pro-European forces in Moldova.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the words of self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenka about an alleged "peace deal beneficial for Ukraine. " He stated that Lukashenka "lives in his own world."
Magomed Mameshev, who supported Ruslan Magamedrasulov, turned out to be involved in scandalous "drunk parties. "
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's main priority is to create a complete register of children abducted by Russia. More than 1,600 children have been returned, but this is only a small fraction of the tens of thousands deported.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump's attitude towards Ukraine's security has changed to a fair one. Ukraine must maintain this new US attitude towards the war so that it aligns with the European one.
In Warsaw, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with his counterparts from the Weimar Triangle the situation at the front, Ukraine's military needs, and a joint response to Russia's escalation. They also discussed Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU as a security guarantee.
President Zelenskyy proposed to Poland and its partners to create a joint shield against Russian air threats, citing Ukraine's experience. He also noted that Russia could have used tankers in the Baltic Sea to launch drones.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on long-range successes and the situation at the front. Zelenskyy announced the creation of a Technological Headquarters for the production of Ukrainian drones and missiles.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia will not establish Ukraine's borders, which are defined by the Constitution. He is ready for diplomatic negotiations but emphasized the inviolability of territorial integrity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Maia Sandu on her election victory and noted that Russian destabilizing activity had lost, while Moldova in Europe had won. He emphasized Moldova's effectiveness in defending against threats and promised further cooperation.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the US is considering Ukraine's request to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles. President Trump will make the final decision on authorizing the deal.
Serhiy Leshchenko stated that the blackout in Belgorod after the attack on the thermal power plant is only the beginning. He also hinted at long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation, which will be a surprise.
The European Union must radically transform due to Putin's provocations and Trump's semi-detachment. EU countries are looking for ways to counter the Kremlin's aggressive rhetoric.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will discuss new threats from Russia to European democracy this week. Also on the agenda is a draft convention on the establishment of an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims regarding Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump has authorized Ukraine to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory, as announced by special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian troops are using civilian tankers to launch drones that attack European countries. He emphasized that EU sanctions should be directed against Russia's energy trade and its tanker infrastructure.
