Current events

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Estonia Alar Karis.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the team working to secure the release of prisoners and provide them with support, as well as with servicemembers and civilians who had been freed from captivity, including Azov fighters and defenders of Mariupol, and those who survived the Russian terrorist act in Olenivka on the night of July 29, 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with students of the School of Superheroes who are undergoing treatment at one of the children’s medical facilities in the Kyiv region.

On the Day of Medical Workers of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with combat and civilian medical workers at one of the healthcare centers under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and presented them with state awards.

In particular, the conversation focused on the bill that guarantees the independence and effectiveness of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies. The Head of State thanked the European Commission for the provided expertise. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen share the same vision: it is important that the bill be adopted without delay, as early as next week.

The Head of State informed his counterpart about Ukraine’s key defense needs, first and foremost, the reinforcement of air defense. The leaders discussed the supply of additional missiles for the SAMP/T and Crotale systems. They also specifically addressed the issue of financing the production of Ukrainian drones of all types. Emmanuel Macron confirmed his readiness to assist.

“I set this task at the Staff meeting – I met with representatives of this production and other manufacturers. Our request is for 1,000 interceptors per day,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

At the training facilities of the National Guard of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown how National Guard warriors undergo their preparation.

The Head of State was briefed on the center’s operations and areas of rehabilitation. In particular, the facility uses canine-assisted therapy – a rehabilitation and psychotherapy method involving specially trained therapy dogs.

The Head of State informed the Chancellor that he had approved the draft bill that guarantees the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption institutions in Ukraine. The bill has also been supported by the anti-corruption agencies.