President of Ukraine

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on suppliers of equipment for Russian defense industry plants that produce missile components, as well as on Russian propagandists.

Previously, architectural works could receive the prize only within the “Visual Arts” or “Design” nominations. From now on, “Architectural Art” is a separate and full-fledged nomination of the Shevchenko Prize.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of France Emmanuel Macron.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson.

During the call, the leaders discussed the current situation on the front line and diplomatic efforts. The President of Ukraine noted that there is a real prospect to put an end to this war, and that America’s resolve is decisive. The two leaders agreed to continue the discussion at the NATO Summit, which will take place in Ankara.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Superhumans veterans and graduates, as well as their families and loved ones, at the annual Reunion festival held in Odesa.

At one of Odesa's medical facilities, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with warriors who are receiving treatment and undergoing rehabilitation for combat wounds.

In Odesa, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with graduates and cadets of the Institute of Naval Forces of the Odesa Maritime Academy National University.

Ukraine needs help in securing air defense missiles, strengthening sanctions pressure to force Russia to engage in negotiations, and ensuring the release of Ukrainians from Russian captivity and the return of deported children. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in his online address from Odesa to participants of the 33rd Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

On the eve of the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Navy personnel in Odesa, congratulated them on their professional holiday, and presented them with state awards.