Partner Countries Need to Work Together to Remove the Dangers in the Strait of Hormuz and Help Protect Freedom of Navigation Everywhere in the World – The President
17 April 2026 - 19:51
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.
Address by the President to Participants of the Virtual Meeting on Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
17 April 2026 - 19:18
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.
Support for Ukraine and Cooperation on Strengthening the Ukrainian Combat Aviation Fleet with Swedish Gripen Aircraft: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held a Meeting with the King of Sweden
17 April 2026 - 17:32
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.
The Visits This Week Were Specifically about Ensuring That in the Spring and Summer We Can Maintain Ukraine’s Resilience and Strength – Address by the President
17 April 2026 - 16:10
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.
The President Enacted Sanctions against More than 120 Russian Commanders Who Organize and Coordinate Missile Strikes on Ukraine, as Well as Russian Religious Propagandists
17 April 2026 - 16:00
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.
In Lviv, the President of Ukraine and the King of Sweden Honored the Memory of Fallen Ukrainian Warriors
17 April 2026 - 14:10
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rob Jetten Met with Ukrainian Servicemembers Training on a Mine Countermeasure Vessel
16 April 2026 - 22:26
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.
