Address by the President of Ukraine to the Participants of the 35th Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein Format
18 June 2026 - 21:47
We’ve done a lot to defend against drones, and our interception rate is above 90 percent. That is a serious, very serious achievement. We are also defending against cruise missiles. But Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem.
Diplomacy, European Integration, and Further Support for Ukraine: President Met with the Prime Minister of Greece
18 June 2026 - 20:42
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
President Discussed with António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen Further Steps on Ukraine’s Path Toward EU Accession
18 June 2026 - 20:11
The Head of State thanked them for their support and assistance and emphasized that it is important to open the remaining five negotiating clusters for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union in the near future.
The President of Ukraine Had an Audience with King Philippe of the Belgians
18 June 2026 - 19:29
The Head of State informed the King about Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure that resulted in damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that sanctions against Russia must be stepped up and spoke about diplomatic efforts with partners, as well as the need to strengthen Europe’s role in the negotiation process.
Ukraine and Germany Agreed to Develop Anti-Ballistic Capabilities and Jointly Produce UGVs
18 June 2026 - 18:31
In Brussels, in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov and Germany’s Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius signed implementing arrangements on the development of anti-ballistic capabilities and the joint production of TerMIT UGVs in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Another Large Foster Family Received a New Home under the Room for Childhood Project – Olena Zelenska
18 June 2026 - 18:12
In Bucha, Kyiv region, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska handed over the keys to a new home to the Hrantsev large foster family.
Preparation of a New Defense Package and Contributions to the PURL Initiative: The President Met with the Prime Minister of Belgium
18 June 2026 - 15:06
In Brussels, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever.
