Current events
Ukraine Needs a Fresh Perspective and Genuine, Effective Systematization of Veteran Policy – President at International Veterans Forum
22 August 2026 - 16:33
According to the President, changes to the legislation are needed. It must be modern and focused exclusively on veterans and their families. Particular attention should be paid to the substance of veteran policy – to what gives it meaning.
The President Discussed Continued Support for Ukraine with Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister
22 August 2026 - 16:08
The Head of State thanked him for his visit to Ukraine during these important and significant days for our country, in particular to participate in the IX International Veterans Forum, and for all the support from Germany. It is important that the German Federal Foreign Minister plans to visit several regions of Ukraine where the situation is difficult due to Russian shelling.
The President Signed a Decree on Preparing and Implementing the Project to Install a Monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv
22 August 2026 - 09:49
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree requiring the Government to organize an open competition, as well as all necessary measures to install a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv.
When People Help Defend Life Here, It Also Contributes to Protecting Life and Providing Long-Term Security Guarantees in Every Country around the World – President at UNITED24 Summit
21 August 2026 - 21:55
Over more than four years of its work, the UNITED24 fundraising platform has raised nearly $4 billion to support Ukraine and brought together 145 countries and millions of people and businesses. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this during the UNITED24 Summit.
The President Met with UNITED24 Ambassadors Who Arrived in Ukraine Ahead of Independence Day
21 August 2026 - 21:20
The Head of State thanked everyone who helps Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that our country is proud of such strong personal support from the ambassadors and their teams.
President of Ukraine and UN Secretary-General Discussed Threats to Food Security and Russia’s Continued Attacks on Port Infrastructure and Vessels
21 August 2026 - 20:03
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Ukraine Imposed Sanctions on Russian Military-Industrial and Nonferrous Metallurgy Enterprises, Collaborators, Senior Russian Officials, and Authors and Distributors of Propaganda Content for Children
20 August 2026 - 22:41
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed four decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on enterprises of Russia’s military-industrial complex, companies belonging to the sanctioned Rusal group, collaborators, senior Russian officials, and the authors and distributors of the animated series Masha and the Bear.
It Is Important to Have Full Mutual Understanding, Real Mutual Support at Every Level Between the Ministry of Defense and Our Army – President During Introduction of New Minister of Defense
20 August 2026 - 18:00
The President called on the Minister of Defense and everyone making decisions within the Defense Forces to align their actions with what the front, air defense, deep-strike operations, and mid-range strikes actually need. According to the Head of State, the first priority is to conduct an audit of all agreements with partners: what has been implemented and what still awaits implementation.
The President Awarded the Title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Polskyi, Who Rescued Two Seriously Wounded Brothers-in-Arms
19 August 2026 - 21:40
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Polskyi (call sign Teacher), commander of an assault company of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2.
We Continue the Tradition of Gratitude to Ukrainian Warriors – President at Ceremony to Present 25 Housing Certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and Families of Fallen Defenders
19 August 2026 - 17:07
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 25 housing certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and the families of warriors who were awarded this title posthumously.