Viktor Pavlushchyk, former head of the NABU's detective department, has been elected the new head of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption.
Zelenskiy ironically said he would not talk to Putin because the Russian dictator does not have a cell phone, adding that Putin does not want to end the war.
President Zelenskyy is conducting an audit of Ukraine's army institutions and reserves to assess weaknesses and ensure that all military personnel are serving at the front.
Ukraine and the United States are negotiating a security agreement, which, according to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva, will be one of the strongest and will include mechanisms to ensure its validity for 10 years.
Moldova did not ask for military assistance from Ukraine, the President of Ukraine said.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is not negotiating with its partners on the use of their armies in a war on Ukrainian territory and that Ukraine's security guarantees in the event of its accession to NATO will be based on Article Five of the Alliance.
During a visit to Odesa on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the German foreign minister criticized Poland for blocking Ukrainian grain exports at the border and called for professional discussions between Polish and Ukrainian officials to resolve the issue.
Zelenskyy said that 10 Patriot missile defense systems could change the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine's favor.
Russia's use of North Korean missiles and Iranian drones indicates that it is also experiencing a shortage of weapons and equipment.
President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine faces challenging months ahead as Russia prepares a counteroffensive in early summer and political and economic fluctuations in the US and EU could affect support for Ukraine.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that 50% of the weapons provided to Ukraine by its Western partners are not delivered on time, leading to losses of Ukrainian personnel and territory.
Ukraine continues to insist that a special international tribunal to bring Russian leaders to justice for aggression should have jurisdiction over the president, prime minister, and foreign minister of Russia.
The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine said that one of the main current narratives of the Russians is to undermine the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.
Zelenskiy said that Ukraine has a plan for a new counteroffensive, but did not disclose details, noting that fewer people knowing about these plans could lead to a quicker victory and an unexpected result for Russia.
During a press conference, President Zelenskyy confirmed that he had discussed providing Ukraine with French Mirage 2000 fighter jets, but did not provide any details about any agreements.
The Security Service of Ukraine discovered 7 types of remote espionage programs that the enemy installed in the phones of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to obtain information.
The Prime Minister of Japan called on the G7 leaders to show solidarity in maintaining sanctions against Russia and achieving a just peace for Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy emphasized that he hoped that the issue of Poland's blocking of Ukrainian exports would be resolved and that Ukraine would protect its business.
President Zelenskyy said he was optimistic about recent responses from partners to provide Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS missiles, which can hit targets up to 300 km away.
Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US Congress would pass a bill to provide financial support to Ukraine within a month and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, citing support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The Head of the Security Service of Ukraine said that last year 47 intelligence networks working for the enemy were detected and detained, and more than 2,000 traitors have been detained since the beginning of the war.
Zelensky said that Ukraine would offer Putin a platform for him to admit that he lost the war, or that it was a big mistake and justice should be restored.
According to the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Ukrainian troops have reduced Russian exports of oil products by 1/3 due to strikes on oil refineries, which has affected Russian refining capacity.
Ukrainian surface drones of the Security Service of Ukraine Sea Baby have already engaged 11 enemy ships.
Zelenskyy announced that about 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the war with Russia.
President Zelenskyy hopes that the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland this spring will develop a plan to overcome the crises caused by the war without Russia's involvement.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the main goal of Russian narratives is to divide Ukraine from within and sow internal conflicts.
The head of Russian intelligence said that their goal is to undermine Ukraine's legitimacy and inflict a military defeat on it by June 2024 through "Operation Maidan-3.
In January 2024, Ukraine exported record volumes of grain through the Black Sea corridor, reaching pre-war levels.
The head of Ukraine's military intelligence said that there is currently no realistic prospect of Russia acquiring Iranian missiles.
