Today, we have introduced a new sanctions package zeroing in on Russia’s activities in the Arctic. This is one of Russia’s cash cows: A significant portion of the resources the enemy sells each year are extracted precisely from the lands and waters of the Arctic.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rossen Jeliazkov.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Kenya William Ruto.

In 23 regions of Ukraine, over 13,000 providers offer mental health and psychosocial support services across various sectors: healthcare, social protection, education, veteran policy, culture and the arts, and sports. The full range of service providers within the “How Are You?” network was showcased at the forum in an exhibition format, where various institutions and organizations presented their work and shared experiences.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed two decrees enacting the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine regarding the synchronization of the EU’s 19th sanctions package and the introduction of restrictions on Russian entities engaged in Arctic resource extraction.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ihor Zhovkva, met with a delegation from the European Union led by Benedikta von Seherr-Thoss, Managing Director at European External Action Service for Peace, Security and Defense, and Herald Ruijters, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defense Industry and Space.

A great deal of work with partners is currently underway – primarily for the sake of our air defense and our energy sector, which are key priorities amid such Russian strikes. Practically every day, our power engineers, repair brigades, and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are carrying out restorations on-site after attacks.