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) Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:38:52 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/images/logo.png www.president.gov.ua https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss The Threat Is There Every Day, and Every Day, Our Air Defense Batteries Need to Have Missiles Ready – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zagroza-ye-kozhnogo-dnya-i-kozhnogo-dnya-potribno-shob-u-bat-106785 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zagroza-ye-kozhnogo-dnya-i-kozhnogo-dnya-potribno-shob-u-bat-106785 Putin can still sell oil, and when he does the math in dollars and euros, war still pays – it is advantageous for him to wage war. War is in his nature, it is his ideology. And all of this is a problem not only for Ukraine, not only for us, not only for our people and our children. It is a problem for everyone in Europe – and in the Western world. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:14:13 +0300 The President Discussed Threats Posed by Russian and Iranian “Shaheds” With Israel’s Additional Minister in the Ministry of Finance https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-iz-ministrom-u-ministerstvi-finansiv-izr-106777 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-iz-ministrom-u-ministerstvi-finansiv-izr-106777 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Zeev Elkin, Additional Minister in the Ministry of Finance of Israel, who came to our country with an Israeli delegation to mark the 85th anniversary of the mass Nazi shootings at Babyn Yar. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:11:27 +0300 The President and the Representatives of Foreign Delegations Honored the Memory of the Victims of Babyn Yar https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-i-predstavniki-inozemnih-delegacij-ushanuvali-pamy-106773 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-i-predstavniki-inozemnih-delegacij-ushanuvali-pamy-106773 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of the victims of the Babyn Yar tragedy on the 85th anniversary of the mass Nazi shootings during the occupation of Kyiv from 1941 to 1943. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:55:43 +0300 We’ve Got Updated Intel on Russia’s Preparations for a Massive Strike – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ye-onovlena-informaciya-vid-rozvidki-pro-pidgotovku-rosiyana-106769 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ye-onovlena-informaciya-vid-rozvidki-pro-pidgotovku-rosiyana-106769 Please respond to missile threat alerts. Ukrainian services and our Air Force are ready to respond – as much as our defenses allow. And a lot depends on our partners – every leader and every country in the world that has the defensive capabilities we need and can provide them to us. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:09:40 +0300 We Set Additional Tasks for the Armed Forces and for Manufacturers – We Are Scaling up the Approaches That Work Best – The President Following the Staff Meeting https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/viznachili-dodatkovi-zavdannya-dlya-zsu-ta-virobnikiv-massht-106765 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/viznachili-dodatkovi-zavdannya-dlya-zsu-ta-virobnikiv-massht-106765 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, where they discussed strengthening electronic warfare capabilities, new sanctions against Russian weapons manufacturers, and supplying the Armed Forces with long-range drones for next year. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:29:17 +0300 Olena Zelenska Took Part in Cultural Diplomacy Forum https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vzyala-uchast-u-forumi-kulturnoyi-diplomatiyi-106761 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vzyala-uchast-u-forumi-kulturnoyi-diplomatiyi-106761 First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opened the International Cultural Diplomacy Forum – an annual professional conference that brings together leading Ukrainian and international experts to discuss ideas, challenges, and the future of international cultural relations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:10:31 +0300 President Met with Territorial Defense Warriors and Presented Them with State Awards https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-zustrivsya-z-voyinami-teritorialnoyi-oboroni-ta-vi-106757 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-zustrivsya-z-voyinami-teritorialnoyi-oboroni-ta-vi-106757 Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the warriors for their service and for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state, and congratulated them on Territorial Defense Day, which is observed in Ukraine every year on the first Sunday of October. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:35:40 +0300 President Discussed with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands How to Provide Greater Protection for Lives Against Russian Jet-Powered “Shaheds” https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-iz-premyer-ministrom-niderlandiv-yak-dat-106753 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-iz-premyer-ministrom-niderlandiv-yak-dat-106753 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:07:22 +0300 Packages Are Already on the Way, and There Will Be More, so That Our Aircraft Have What They Need to Protect Our Cities – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/uzhe-ye-paketi-v-dorozi-i-she-bude-dodatkovo-shob-u-nashih-l-106749 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/uzhe-ye-paketi-v-dorozi-i-she-bude-dodatkovo-shob-u-nashih-l-106749 Right now, all leaders – all of us in Europe, everyone in America, absolutely all our partners – need to focus and, right now, in October, provide the maximum possible protection against Russian strikes and the maximum possible support for our diplomatic capabilities. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:21 +0300 President Congratulated Educators on Their Professional Holiday and Presented Them with State Awards https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-privitav-osvityan-iz-profesijnim-svyatom-i-vidznac-106745 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-privitav-osvityan-iz-profesijnim-svyatom-i-vidznac-106745 The Head of State noted that readiness to defend one’s country, the resilience and courage of our warriors, and people’s character and skills all begin with education. The President thanked educators for their daily contribution to shaping the consciousness of Ukrainians. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:17:30 +0300 Presidents of Ukraine and France Discussed Defense Support and Start of Training for Ukrainian Pilots on French Rafale Aircraft https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezidenti-ukrayini-ta-franciyi-obgovorili-oboronnu-pidtrimk-106741 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezidenti-ukrayini-ta-franciyi-obgovorili-oboronnu-pidtrimk-106741 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of France Emmanuel Macron. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:51:42 +0300 Strengthening Air Defense, Winter Preparations, and the Diplomatic Track: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Had a Call With Donald Tusk https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/posilennya-zahistu-neba-pidgotovka-do-zimi-ta-diplomatichnij-106737 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/posilennya-zahistu-neba-pidgotovka-do-zimi-ta-diplomatichnij-106737 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:14:16 +0300 Ukraine Not Only Receives Assistance but Also Buys from Germany, Co-Produces with Germany, and Shares Experience – President at the Ukrainian-German Business Forum https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ne-lishe-otrimuye-dopomogu-j-kupuye-u-nimechchini-s-106733 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-ne-lishe-otrimuye-dopomogu-j-kupuye-u-nimechchini-s-106733 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz took part in the Ukrainian-German Business Forum, during which agreements were signed in the areas of air defence, interceptor drones, defence cooperation, and energy. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:54:22 +0300 Address by the President of Ukraine to Representatives of the Ukrainian-German Business Forum https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-ukrayini-do-predstavnikiv-ukrayinsko-n-106729 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-ukrayini-do-predstavnikiv-ukrayinsko-n-106729 We are reaching an important result – 15 agreements between our companies, between German and Ukrainian businesses in our industries. And this is very important. We have never had such a result between our countries even in peacetime, let alone such strong agreements during the war. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:39:41 +0300 €1.3 Billion to Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense and Energy Sector: Results of the Meeting Between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/13-milyarda-yevro-dlya-posilennya-oboroni-ukrayini-ta-energe-106725 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/13-milyarda-yevro-dlya-posilennya-oboroni-ukrayini-ta-energe-106725 In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. They discussed strengthening Ukraine’s defense and additional funding for energy infrastructure ahead of winter. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:04:25 +0300 Statement by the President of Ukraine at the Joint Press Conference with the Federal Chancellor of Germany https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-federalnim-ka-106721 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-prezidenta-ukrayini-pid-chas-spilnogo-z-federalnim-ka-106721 Together with the Chancellor, Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche is in Kyiv today, along with a strong – a very strong – business delegation. There is a new support package for Ukraine – a comprehensive package worth more than €1.3 billion. It includes weapons that will help us now, as well as support for our energy sector, which is very important, ahead of winter – an important energy package. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:51:22 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz Spoke with First Responders Who Dealt with the Aftermath of the Targeted Russian Strike on the NAS Building in Kyiv https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-fridrih-merc-pospilkuvalisya-z-ryatuva-106717 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-i-fridrih-merc-pospilkuvalisya-z-ryatuva-106717 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz visited the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and spoke with first responders who dealt with the aftermath of the Russian attack on September 28. A direct hit by a Russian “shahed” on the Academy killed two people and injured seven others. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:18:02 +0300 President of Ukraine and Federal Chancellor of Germany Honored Memory of Fallen Ukrainian Warriors at Independence Square https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-federalnij-kancler-nimechchini-na-majd-106713 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-ukrayini-ta-federalnij-kancler-nimechchini-na-majd-106713 In Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, who is visiting our country, honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian warriors. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:40:05 +0300 States Today Must Be Strong from Within, Have Modern Armies and Defense Industries, Resilience to Challenges, and Strong Allies to Guarantee Their Security – President at the Opening of the Helsinki Security Forum https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/derzhavi-sogodni-mayut-buti-micnimi-vseredini-mati-suchasni-106709 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/derzhavi-sogodni-mayut-buti-micnimi-vseredini-mati-suchasni-106709 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part online in the opening of the fifth annual Helsinki Security Forum. President of Finland Alexander Stubb and President of Moldova Maia Sandu are also participating in the event. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:12:27 +0300 Meeting Was Held at the Office of the President on Problems Related to Identifying the Bodies of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-ofisi-prezidenta-vidbulasya-narada-shodo-problem-yaki-povy-106701 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/v-ofisi-prezidenta-vidbulasya-narada-shodo-problem-yaki-povy-106701 Under the chairmanship of Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and with the participation of Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi, Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko, and Head of the Coordination Headquarters and Chief the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko, steps were developed that should deliver tangible results within the coming weeks. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:44 +0300