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“We are bringing them home. We have both the opportunity and the moral duty to rebury them here in Ukraine, at home. A process has now begun regarding Colonel Andriy Melnyk and his wife Sofia – iconic Ukrainians of the twentieth century who are deeply respected,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

The President thanked Ivan Marchuk for everything he has done for Ukraine, for the works that inspire Ukrainians and reveal the uniqueness of our country to the world, and congratulated him on his anniversary, which the artist marked on May 12.

This month saw changes in the dynamics in our favor, in Ukraine’s favor. We are holding more positions and inflicting more damage.

In just recent months, Russia’s oil refining has dropped by 10%. It is also important to note that Russian oil companies are being forced to shut down their oil wells. This is even more significant.

“We do not forget our people – those who resisted and continue to resist in Crimea, those whom the Russians have seized and are holding captive. All Crimean prisoners held by Russia must be released from captivity. We are working on every name, every fate. We will leave no one to the enemy,” the Head of State stressed.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of the European Council António Costa.

Today, the Defense Forces of Ukraine, our Security Service of Ukraine, and our intelligence carried out a large-scale operation targeting the Moscow region. A good wave of our deep strikes – we are ensuring that Ukraine has this capability. The distance to the targets this time was more than 500 kilometers, and this is significant also because the Moscow region is the most heavily saturated with Russian air defense systems.

On the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored those killed at the Bykivnia Graves National Historical Memorial Preserve.

Russia’s ties to the world that serve the war are a direct threat to life. Not only here in Ukraine. If Russia’s war machine is allowed to endure, its next strikes may come against Europe and against other neighbors of Russia, in more distant regions: Russian evil has already shown itself in Syria and in African countries.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron.