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, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/images/logo.png www.president.gov.ua https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rob Jetten Met with Ukrainian Servicemembers Training on a Mine Countermeasure Vessel https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-rob-yetten-zustrilisya-z-ukrayinskimi-103937 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-rob-yetten-zustrilisya-z-ukrayinskimi-103937 The Netherlands will fully train the crew and will transfer the vessel to Ukraine as early as June. It will be named “Henichesk” in honor of a vessel that Ukraine lost while it was carrying out a combat mission in June 2022 near the Kinburn Spit. The ship is expected to take part in the Sea Breeze exercise in 2027. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:26:06 +0300 President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Honored the Memory of World War II Victims https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-i-premyer-ministr-niderlandiv-ushanuvali-103933 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-i-premyer-ministr-niderlandiv-ushanuvali-103933 The leaders observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the war at the Uncle Beach Memorial. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0300 Ukraine and the Netherlands Agreed to Launch Work on the Drone Deal and Joint Drone Production https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-niderlandi-domovilisya-pro-pochatok-roboti-nad-d-103925 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-niderlandi-domovilisya-pro-pochatok-roboti-nad-d-103925 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten signed a Joint Declaration on the start of work on the Drone Deal and agreed on the co-production of drones. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:02:37 +0300 Ukraine and the Netherlands Have Already Begun Work on the Comprehensive Development of All Air Defense Capabilities – Volodymyr Zelenskyy Following His Meeting with Rob Jetten https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-niderlandi-vzhe-pochali-robotu-shodo-kompleksnog-103929 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-niderlandi-vzhe-pochali-robotu-shodo-kompleksnog-103929 During their talks in Middelburg, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten discussed security issues, support for and development of Ukraine’s energy sector, strengthening diplomatic cooperation, and holding Russia accountable for the crime of aggression. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:44:32 +0300 Statement by the President of Ukraine During a Joint Press Conference with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-premyer-minis-103921 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-premyer-minis-103921 The Netherlands is among the greatest defenders of life thanks to its support for Ukraine. You significantly helped us with air defense and other needs – from combat aviation to critically important political and financial support. We especially value the consistent annual assistance provided by the Netherlands to our state and its resilience. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:10:11 +0300 President of Ukraine Had a Meeting with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-proviv-zustrich-iz-korolem-niderlandiv-vi-103917 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-proviv-zustrich-iz-korolem-niderlandiv-vi-103917 ​The Head of State thanked His Majesty for his personal support of Ukraine and of the entire Ukrainian people throughout more than four years of the fight against Russia’s full‑scale aggression. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:06:03 +0300 Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine: Key Stages Toward Full Launch https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/specialnij-tribunal-shodo-zlochinu-agresiyi-proti-ukrayini-k-103913 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/specialnij-tribunal-shodo-zlochinu-agresiyi-proti-ukrayini-k-103913 The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine is an international mechanism aimed at holding the senior political and military leadership of Russia accountable specifically for the criminal decision to launch and wage a war of aggression against Ukraine. Ukraine expects the Special Tribunal to become fully operational as early as next year. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:19:04 +0300 Address by the President to the Participants of the Four Freedoms Awards Ceremony https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-ceremoniyi-nagorodzhenny-103905 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-ceremoniyi-nagorodzhenny-103905 The world did not look away from this war. It did not hand Ukraine over to a predator. And that has changed a lot – not only, by the way, not only for Ukraine. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:25:12 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy Received the Four Freedoms Awards on Behalf of the Entire Ukrainian People https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-otrimav-nagorodu-four-freedoms-awards-vi-103909 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-otrimav-nagorodu-four-freedoms-awards-vi-103909 In the Dutch city of Middelburg, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted the Four Freedoms Awards on behalf of the entire Ukrainian people for courage and resilience in the fight for freedom. The award was presented by Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten and Elizabeth Roosevelt in the presence of King Willem-Alexander and Princess Beatrix. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:51 +0300 The President of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense of Italy Discussed Cooperation in the Defense Sector and Possible Formats of Such Partnership https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-j-ministr-oboroni-italiyi-obgovorili-spiv-103901 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-j-ministr-oboroni-italiyi-obgovorili-spiv-103901 Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Guido Crosetto share the same position: there is significant potential for defense cooperation, and it must be realized. Future partnership will cover many different areas, including capability development, exchange of experience, and industrial cooperation in various sectors: air defense, unmanned systems, ammunition, and the maritime sphere. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:04:29 +0300 The President of Ukraine and the President of Italy Met in Rome https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-rimi-vidbulasya-zustrich-prezidentiv-ukrayini-ta-italiyi-103897 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-rimi-vidbulasya-zustrich-prezidentiv-ukrayini-ta-italiyi-103897 The Head of State thanked the President of Italy for his unwavering, principled stance in support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. Sergio Mattarella assured that his country’s position remains unchanged and that support for Ukraine will continue. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:05:19 +0300 Statement by the President of Ukraine Following His Meeting with the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-za-pidsumkami-zustrichi-z-golovoy-103889 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-za-pidsumkami-zustrichi-z-golovoy-103889 We work together with Italy and with partners to guarantee security in every sense of the word and to ensure that relations between us are always friendly and meaningful. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:33:44 +0300 The Teams of Ukraine and Italy Will Work through the Details of a Drone Deal between Our Countries – Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Following His Meeting with Giorgia Meloni https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/komandi-ukrayini-ta-italiyi-propracyuyut-detali-drone-deal-m-103893 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/komandi-ukrayini-ta-italiyi-propracyuyut-detali-drone-deal-m-103893 In Rome, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni discussed the strengthening of security cooperation, further support for Ukraine, and efforts to achieve peace. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:08:32 +0300 Strengthening Ukraine’s Air Defense and Agreements on Drone Deals: Results of the President’s Visits to Germany and Norway https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/posilennya-ukrayinskoyi-ppo-ta-domovlenosti-pro-drone-deals-103885 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/posilennya-ukrayinskoyi-ppo-ta-domovlenosti-pro-drone-deals-103885 During the visits of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Germany and Norway, bilateral documents were signed that strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, attract investment, and launch work on Drone Deals. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:35:58 +0300 Meeting Between the President of Ukraine and the Crown Prince of Norway Took Place in Oslo https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-oslo-vidbulasya-zustrich-prezidenta-ukrayini-ta-kronprinca-103881 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-oslo-vidbulasya-zustrich-prezidenta-ukrayini-ta-kronprinca-103881 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:39:54 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with the President of the Storting of Norway and Leaders of Political Parties https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-zustrivsya-zi-spikerom-stortingu-norvegi-103877 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-zustrivsya-zi-spikerom-stortingu-norvegi-103877 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Storting of Norway Masud Gharahkhani and leaders of political parties. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:22 +0300 Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence and Security Cooperation https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spilna-deklaraciya-pro-pogliblennya-spivpraci-u-sferi-oboron-103861 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spilna-deklaraciya-pro-pogliblennya-spivpraci-u-sferi-oboron-103861 We, the Prime Minister of Norway and the President of Ukraine, met in Oslo today, 14 April, to advance efforts to develop a strategic partnership, as agreed in Kyiv on 25 February. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:27:23 +0300 Continued Support for the PURL Initiative and Cooperation in the Production and Use of Drones Were Key Topics of Talks Between Leaders of Ukraine and Norway https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/podalsha-pidtrimka-programi-purl-i-spivpracya-u-sferi-virobn-103873 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/podalsha-pidtrimka-programi-purl-i-spivpracya-u-sferi-virobn-103873 The Head of State thanked Norway and Jonas Gahr Støre for their strong support, particularly highlighting the contribution to the PURL initiative. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:05:26 +0300 Statement by the President of Ukraine during a Joint Press Interaction with the Prime Minister of Norway https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-premyer-minis-103869 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-premyer-minis-103869 First of all, I want to highlight your contributions to the PURL program. It’s so important. Thank you so much. Yes. But we need also other allies to help us. But we are very thankful to you personally. Thank you and to your nation. This is great support. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:45:01 +0300 Ukraine and Norway Took the First Step Toward a Drone Deal: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Jonas Gahr Støre Signed the Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-norvegiya-zrobili-pershij-krok-do-drone-deal-vol-103865 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ta-norvegiya-zrobili-pershij-krok-do-drone-deal-vol-103865 The document sets out key areas of cooperation, in particular, strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. T Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:25:41 +0300