Current events
The President Accepted the Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Estonia, India, and Germany
18 August 2026 - 21:22
The Head of State congratulated the ambassadors on the beginning of their diplomatic missions in our country and briefed them on relations between the countries, diplomatic efforts to end the war, Russia’s intensifying attacks, and the need to support Ukraine ahead of winter.
Continued Military Support and Ukraine’s Path to the European Union: The President Met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
18 August 2026 - 18:44
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium Maxime Prévot.
President Took Part in the Reburial Ceremony of Colonel Yevhen Konovalets at the National Military Memorial Cemetery
18 August 2026 - 13:21
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine is once again restoring the highest form of historical justice – justice for itself: bringing home an outstanding son of the Ukrainian people.
Much More Must Be Done to Ensure That Ukrainian Shrines Have a Future – President at Events Marking the 975th Anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
15 August 2026 - 21:36
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on steps to preserve the national shrines of the Ukrainian people. The Head of State announced this at an event marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
On the Occasion of the 975th Anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the President Took Part in the Opening of an Exhibition Dedicated to the History of the Lavra and Met with the UNESCO Director-General
15 August 2026 - 20:08
On the occasion of the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the opening of the exhibition “Spiritual Treasures of the Nation. The Sacristy of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra,” where he also met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, who visited Ukraine for the first time in this position.
Presidents of Ukraine and Egypt Discussed Food Security and Bilateral Relations
14 August 2026 - 21:20
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Ukraine Imposed Sanctions on Entities Involved in the Illegal Export of Ukrainian Grain
14 August 2026 - 19:31
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain, as well as on vessels used for this purpose.
President Held a Meeting of the Staff to Discuss Funding for Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces for the Autumn-Winter Period
14 August 2026 - 16:30
The meeting identified the main shortfalls and additional needs for developing the most innovative and technologically advanced types of weapons, accelerating the production of strike capabilities and new types of defensive weapons, including jet-powered interceptors. The intelligence agencies provided updated information on Russia’s plans. Ukraine is preparing its response and asymmetric countermeasures.
The State Will Hold Tysiachovesna Every Year, and Every Year It Will Grow – President During the Final Stage of Selection for the National Tysiachovesna Initiative
13 August 2026 - 19:00
The Head of State emphasized that the implementation of the Tysiachovesna initiative, designed to foster the creation of new, high-quality Ukrainian cultural products, is a great result and a success for Ukraine. According to the President, out of more than 3,000 creative applications, 1,227 projects made it to the final and are already bringing people and teams together.
President Discussed Challenges and Prospects for the Development of Mountain Areas with Representatives of Mountain Communities
13 August 2026 - 17:30
In Ivano-Frankivsk, at a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of all mountain territorial communities in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Zakarpattia regions to discuss issues requiring prompt solutions.