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) Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:06:57 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/images/logo.png https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vidvidala-sluzhbu-112-ta-pospilkuvalasya-z-ps-103965 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/olena-zelenska-vidvidala-sluzhbu-112-ta-pospilkuvalasya-z-ps-103965 First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, accompanied by Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko, learned about the work of the 112 Service within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:30:36 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/krayini-partneri-mayut-pracyuvati-razom-shob-usunuti-zagrozi-103961 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/krayini-partneri-mayut-pracyuvati-razom-shob-usunuti-zagrozi-103961 The Head of State stressed that the problems caused by the war in Iran, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, are of global significance. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:51:13 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-onlajn-zasidannya-shodo-103957 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-do-uchasnikiv-onlajn-zasidannya-shodo-103957 We all need to work together to remove the dangers in Hormuz. But it must be done in a way that helps protect freedom of navigation everywhere in the world – not just in Hormuz. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:18:40 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pidtrimka-ukrayini-ta-spivpracya-zaradi-posilennya-ukrayinsk-103953 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pidtrimka-ukrayini-ta-spivpracya-zaradi-posilennya-ukrayinsk-103953 In Lviv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, who visited Ukraine for the second time since the restoration of our independence and for the first time since the beginning of Russian aggression. His Majesty was accompanied by a government delegation. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:32:49 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/viziti-cogo-tizhnya-buli-same-pro-te-shob-mi-navesni-ta-vlit-103949 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/viziti-cogo-tizhnya-buli-same-pro-te-shob-mi-navesni-ta-vlit-103949 Virtually every day, at both the political and military levels, we are in communication with our partners to strengthen air defense. We are seeking anti-ballistic capabilities. Most importantly, we are moving toward conditions in which we will be able to produce air defense in Ukraine and together with our partners – all the necessary formats, systems, missiles, and so on. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:10:36 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-uviv-u-diyu-sankciyi-proti-ponad-120-rosijskih-kom-103945 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-uviv-u-diyu-sankciyi-proti-ponad-120-rosijskih-kom-103945 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the imposition of sanctions against Russian commanders involved in missile attacks on Ukraine, as well as Russian religious figures who justify Russia’s aggression and spread Russian propaganda. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-lvovi-prezident-ukrayini-j-korol-shveciyi-vshanuvali-pamya-103941 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/u-lvovi-prezident-ukrayini-j-korol-shveciyi-vshanuvali-pamya-103941 The Head of State and His Majesty laid flowers on the graves of fallen warriors at the Field of Mars at Lychakiv Cemetery, where, since April 2022, Ukraine’s defenders who lost their lives in defense of the country have been laid to rest. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:10:43 +0300 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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