Current events
On the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of Ukraine’s Independence, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska Took Part in Ceremonial Events on Sophia Square
24 August 2025 - 17:35
On Sophia Square in Kyiv, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in the events marking Ukraine’s Independence Day.
In Kyiv, the President and First Lady of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Canada Paid Tribute to the Fallen Warriors
24 August 2025 - 14:50
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska, together with Mark Carney, walked along the Alley of Remembrance for the Fallen Warriors and laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance.
Prayer for Ukraine Was Held at Saint Sophia Cathedral on the Occasion of Independence Day
24 August 2025 - 14:12
The clergy prayed for peace, freedom, and prosperity for Ukraine; blessings for the Ukrainian people; the release of captives; the healing of the wounded; and strength and support for Ukraine’s defenders.
Ukraine Synchronizes Sanctions with Canada and Imposes Restrictions on Individuals Supporting Russian Occupation
23 August 2025 - 18:00
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine regarding the synchronization and introduction of sanctions and signed the corresponding decrees.
The President of Ukraine Held a Conversation with the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa
23 August 2025 - 16:02
The President reaffirmed his readiness for any format of meeting with the head of Russia. However, Moscow is once again attempting to delay the negotiation process. Ukraine expects that countries of the Global South will send appropriate signals and push Russia toward peace.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Dick Schoof Discussed the Developments of Security Guarantees and Joint Projects
23 August 2025 - 15:54
Dick Schoof congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyy and all Ukrainians on National Flag Day. One of the main topics was security guarantees. Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the teams of Ukraine, the United States, and European partners are working on the architecture of future security guarantees.
The President Congratulated Ukrainians on Ukraine’s National Flag Day
23 August 2025 - 11:00
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Ukraine’s National Flag Day and took part in the ceremony of raising the blue-and-yellow flag at the Memorial Complex “National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte Took Part in the International Veterans Forum
22 August 2025 - 19:18
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took part in the VIII International Veterans Forum “Ukraine. Veterans. Security.” The event is traditionally held on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Security Guarantees, Defense Support, and Diplomatic Efforts to Achieve Peace: Summary of the Meeting between the President of Ukraine and the NATO Secretary General
22 August 2025 - 18:08
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who visited Kyiv on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day.
President Honored Rescuers Who Responded to the Aftermath of Russian Strikes on the Night of August 21
21 August 2025 - 20:45
“Today, I want to thank all the employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, everyone who always helps people in the wake of Russian strikes. It is important that, despite everything, Ukrainians know how to protect lives and help everyone around them. The State Emergency Service, the police, all our services, many volunteers, medical workers, first responders – all are as functional and effective as possible. Thank you,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.