www.president.gov.ua News https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss en www.president.gov.ua info@president.gov.ua (Official website of the President of Ukraine) Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:15:46 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/images/logo.png www.president.gov.ua https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss Open Letter to the President of the Russian Federation from the President of Ukraine https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vidkritij-list-prezidentu-rosijskoyi-federaciyi-vid-preziden-104769 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vidkritij-list-prezidentu-rosijskoyi-federaciyi-vid-preziden-104769 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0300 Arms Exports Must Become a Long-Term Source of Economic Strength for Ukraine – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/eksport-zbroyi-maye-stati-dovgostrokovim-dzherelom-ekonomich-104765 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/eksport-zbroyi-maye-stati-dovgostrokovim-dzherelom-ekonomich-104765 Today, I held a detailed and very practical meeting on our weapons – what exactly is needed in larger quantities for our defense here in Ukraine, and what exactly can be exported in order to further strengthen Ukraine and our ties with the world – additionally and for the long term. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:13:57 +0300 President and the First Lady Honored the Memory of the Children Killed by Russia https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-i-persha-ledi-vshanuvali-pamyat-ditej-yakih-ubila-104761 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-i-persha-ledi-vshanuvali-pamyat-ditej-yakih-ubila-104761 On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression and the Day of Remembrance for Children Killed as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, together with the parents of young Ukrainians who were killed and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, honored the memory of the children killed by Russia. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:40:43 +0300 Our Partners Have Decided on New Contributions to the PURL Initiative – They Are Coming in June – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ye-rishennya-partneriv-pro-novi-vneski-v-programu-purl-budut-104757 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ye-rishennya-partneriv-pro-novi-vneski-v-programu-purl-budut-104757 We are also doing everything possible to accelerate Europe’s work on its own anti-ballistic capabilities – it is essential that Europe has its own systems, its own missiles for protection. The capacity to build an anti-ballistic system in Europe exists, and all the necessary conditions for production are there as well. Political decisions must be implemented as quickly as possible. I am grateful to every country that is working with us on this task. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:20:08 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Preparations for Meetings and Negotiations on Defense Weapons and Diplomacy to Bring an End to the War https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-kir-starmer-obgovorili-pidgotovku-do-z-104753 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-kir-starmer-obgovorili-pidgotovku-do-z-104753 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:51:54 +0300 Kyrylo Budanov Discussed Implementation of Economic Reforms in Ukraine with IMF Mission https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kirilo-budanov-obgovoriv-iz-misiyeyu-mvf-realizaciyu-ekonomi-104749 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kirilo-budanov-obgovoriv-iz-misiyeyu-mvf-realizaciyu-ekonomi-104749 Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, held a meeting with a mission of the International Monetary Fund led by Gavin Gray. Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Iryna Mudra, also took part in the meeting. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:01:54 +0300 We Need to Ensure Continued Support for Our Air Defense So That Ukraine Can Defend Itself against Both Cruise and Ballistic Missiles – President during Ukraine–NATO Council Meeting https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/potribno-zabezpechiti-podalshu-pidtrimku-nashoyi-ppo-shob-uk-104745 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/potribno-zabezpechiti-podalshu-pidtrimku-nashoyi-ppo-shob-uk-104745 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took part in the Ukraine–NATO Council meeting, which was held for the first time in this format in Ukraine. The meeting was attended by NATO Military Committee Chair Giuseppe Cavo Dragone as well as permanent representatives and deputy permanent representatives of all 32 Alliance member states. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:50:58 +0300 Ballistic Missiles Are Russia’s Last Remaining Argument in Its War against Ukraine, and We Must Find Sufficient Countermeasures – The President Following His Meeting with the NATO Secretary General https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/balistika-ce-ostannij-rosijskij-argument-u-vijni-proti-ukray-104741 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/balistika-ce-ostannij-rosijskij-argument-u-vijni-proti-ukray-104741 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte identified the key priorities for strengthening our country’s air defense amid intensified Russian aerial terror. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:25:39 +0300 Statement by the President of Ukraine during a Joint Press Conference with the NATO Secretary General https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-generalnim-se-104733 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-generalnim-se-104733 Right now, we have more capabilities to defend ourselves against cruise missiles – the relevant interceptors are simply more available in the world. And it would be very helpful if partners focused especially on protection against ballistic missiles – we discussed this a lot today – ballistic missiles that Russia started using more often and which are objectively harder to intercept. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:10:59 +0300 Address by the President to the Participants of the Ukraine–Nato Council Meeting https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-zasidannya-radi-ukrayina-104737 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-zasidannya-radi-ukrayina-104737 Ukraine has already shown, across many types of weapons and especially in drones, that we can move fast and produce modern systems at scale. So I ask for your support at the political level to help achieve positive decisions on these licenses as well. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:38:01 +0300 The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Norway Discussed Air Defense Supplies and Efforts to Develop Europe’s Anti-ballistic Capabilities https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-premyer-ministr-norvegiyi-obgovorili-p-104729 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-premyer-ministr-norvegiyi-obgovorili-p-104729 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:21:25 +0300 President of Ukraine and Representatives of NATO’s North Atlantic Council Honored the Memory of Fallen Ukrainian Warriors https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-predstavniki-pivnichnoatlantichnoyi-ra-104725 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-predstavniki-pivnichnoatlantichnoyi-ra-104725 Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral and paid tribute to the fallen Ukrainian defenders. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:38:12 +0300 In the Mykolaiv Region, Olena Zelenska Visited Shelters and Homes for Large Foster Families Created with the Support of Her Foundation https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-mikolayivshini-olena-zelenska-vidvidala-ukrittya-ta-budin-104721 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-mikolayivshini-olena-zelenska-vidvidala-ukrittya-ta-budin-104721 In the Mykolaiv region, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, together with the Foundation’s team, reviewed the implementation of projects aimed at creating a safe educational environment and supporting family-based forms of upbringing. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:21:57 +0300 Every Drone, All Types of Russian Missiles, Cannot Be Produced at All without Components Imported from Other Countries – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kozhen-iz-droniv-usi-tipi-rosijskih-raket-vzagali-ne-mozhut-104717 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kozhen-iz-droniv-usi-tipi-rosijskih-raket-vzagali-ne-mozhut-104717 In every such strike there is – perhaps not always conscious, but still real – complicity of those who work for Russia, who supply Russia with money, who help it bypass sanctions and find not just one or two, but thousands of components without which Russian military production would simply come to a halt. Five Kalibr missiles contain 145 such components. Thirty-three Iskander missiles contain 1,122 components. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:04 +0300 Main Outcomes of the President’s Foreign Policy Work in April https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/golovni-rezultati-diplomatichnoyi-roboti-prezidenta-v-travni-104713 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/golovni-rezultati-diplomatichnoyi-roboti-prezidenta-v-travni-104713 The foreign policy work of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in May focused on bringing a dignified peace closer, strengthening Ukraine’s air defense amid intensified Russian attacks – in particular through additional missile supplies and the reinforcement of combat aviation – forming an anti-ballistic coalition to protect Ukraine and all of Europe from aerial threats, securing contributions to the PURL initiative, concluding new Drone Deals with partners, and bringing Ukrainians back from Russian captivity. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:29:50 +0300 Between January and May This Year, Our Warriors Struck 15 Russian Oil Refineries – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/za-sichen-traven-cogo-roku-nashi-voyini-zmogli-uraziti-15-ro-104709 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/za-sichen-traven-cogo-roku-nashi-voyini-zmogli-uraziti-15-ro-104709 Our warriors now have the capability to reach Russian military logistics across virtually the entire depth of the temporarily occupied territory. There are practically no safe roads left for the occupier in the south and east of our state. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:52:25 +0300 President Held a Staff Meeting to Analyze the Implementation of Decisions Raised by the Military on the Frontline https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-proviv-stavku-pid-chas-yakoyi-proanalizuvali-stan-104705 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-proviv-stavku-pid-chas-yakoyi-proanalizuvali-stan-104705 “In the second half of last year, decisions were introduced that ultimately led to a significant strengthening of our frontline positions,” the Head of State noted. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:56:52 +0300 Every Neighbor of Russia Heard What Was Said about Armenia, Whose People Are the Only Ones Who Have the Right to Decide and Will Choose the Future of Their Country – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kozhen-susid-rosiyi-pochuv-slova-pro-virmeniyu-narod-yakoyi-104701 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/kozhen-susid-rosiyi-pochuv-slova-pro-virmeniyu-narod-yakoyi-104701 It is important that we remain alert today as well, to every threat and every air raid warning. Intelligence indicating the possibility of a massive strike remains valid. Sat, 30 May 2026 20:26:20 +0300 Ukraine Introduced New Sanctions Packages as Part of Synchronization with the European Union https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-novi-paketi-sankcij-u-mezhah-sinhroniza-104697 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-novi-paketi-sankcij-u-mezhah-sinhroniza-104697 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed two decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on synchronizing sanctions with decisions adopted by the European Union. Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:25 +0300 Olena Zelenska Summed Up the Results of the National Barrier-Free Week in Vinnytsia https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-vinnici-olena-zelenska-pidbila-pidsumki-vseukrayinskogo-ti-104693 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-vinnici-olena-zelenska-pidbila-pidsumki-vseukrayinskogo-ti-104693 In Vinnytsia, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, together with Minister of Youth and Sports Matvii Bidnyi and deputy heads of the relevant ministries, reviewed examples of barrier-free solutions implemented in the region. Fri, 29 May 2026 22:42:10 +0300