President of Ukraine

Current events

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At the command post of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Mstyslav the Brave, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Commander of the Airborne Assault Forces Oleh Apostol, met with the warriors of this unit and the 60th Separate Inhulets Mechanized Brigade carrying out missions in the Lyman sector.

The meeting focused primarily on preparations for the winter and support for Ukraine’s energy sector. The President noted that a great deal has already been done through the partnership with the EBRD to increase and protect electricity generation. Ukraine counts on this cooperation continuing.

The meeting also covered financial contributions to Ukraine’s defense production and direct defense assistance, first and foremost air defenses to protect against jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles.

The Head of State placed a memorial lamp at the Menorah Memorial on the grounds of the Babyn Yar National Historical and Memorial Reserve.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting a decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on individuals involved in holding illegal “elections” to the Russian State Duma in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territory.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss ways to accelerate the production of interceptor drones, protect communications infrastructure, and strengthen sanctions pressure on Russia.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the mother of a boy born on the night of a Russian attack, women preparing to give birth, and medical staff at a maternity hospital in Kyiv that was damaged by Russian ballistic missile strikes on the night of September 23–24.

In New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with heads and representatives of American think tanks.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives and leaders of the Ukrainian community in the United States and presented state awards to those making an important contribution to strengthening Ukraine.

The world must stop the head of Russia, deprive Russia of any ability to wage war and spread evil, and force it to de-escalate. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this during his address to the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York.