€1.3 Billion to Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense and Energy Sector: Results of the Meeting Between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Friedrich Merz
4 October 2026 - 17:04
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.
Statement by the President of Ukraine at the Joint Press Conference with the Federal Chancellor of Germany
4 October 2026 - 16:51
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.
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
4 October 2026 - 14:18
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.
President of Ukraine and Federal Chancellor of Germany Honored Memory of Fallen Ukrainian Warriors at Independence Square
4 October 2026 - 12:40
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.
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
2 October 2026 - 22:12
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.
Meeting Was Held at the Office of the President on Problems Related to Identifying the Bodies of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine
2 October 2026 - 22:00
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.
President Spoke with Students and Teachers at a Lyceum in the Kyiv Region
2 October 2026 - 17:56
Ahead of Education Workers’ Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with students and teachers at a lyceum in the Kyiv region. Because of the threat of Russian strikes, classes had to be held in the shelter this morning.
