Current events
I Believe All of Us Need Bilateral Drone Deals – Such Deals That Will Help Integrate Every Part of National Defense – President at the Bucharest Nine Summit
13 May 2026 - 17:06
The President emphasized the need to build a multi-level protection system, particularly against drones and combined air attacks. Ukrainian expertise is already helping partners in the Gulf countries, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus, and work has also begun in Europe.
Ukraine Imposed Sanctions on Russians and Companies Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Complex and Attempting to Circumvent Restrictions
12 May 2026 - 20:33
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees enacting the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the imposition of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and companies supplying goods for Russia’s military-industrial complex, as well as on the extension of restrictive measures that were due to expire.
Defense Cooperation and Efforts to Return Ukrainian Children: The President Met with the President of the Congress of Deputies of Spain
12 May 2026 - 18:30
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the President of the Congress of Deputies of Spain, Francina Armengol.
President Met with CEO of Palantir
12 May 2026 - 10:39
The parties discussed areas of technological development, both in the context of combat operations and civilian needs. They agreed that their teams would stay in touch.
International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children Has Brought Together Nearly 50 Countries: Switzerland and Cyprus Joined Today – President
11 May 2026 - 20:50
We must clearly document where Ukrainian children are, track the full chain of abduction and the cover-up of this crime, bring the children back, and help them return to normal life. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this during a video address at the meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
Development of Joint Defense Production, Strengthening Air Defense, and the Diplomatic Process: President Met with German Defense Minister
11 May 2026 - 20:10
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Federal Minister of Defense of Germany Boris Pistorius, who arrived in our country for the seventh time.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Discussed the Situation in the Gulf Region, the Implementation of Agreements Reached, and Joint Projects with the President of the UAE
11 May 2026 - 19:43
“Against this backdrop, it is critical that our teams continue to work closely together in the area of security. I was glad to hear that Ukrainian expertise is truly helping build reliable protection for lives. We discussed continuing this work,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexander Stubb Coordinated Positions Ahead of This Week’s Meetings and Negotiations
10 May 2026 - 13:02
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Finland Alexander Stubb.
On Europe Day, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and António Costa Discussed Joint Work on Ukraine’s European Integration
9 May 2026 - 13:59
“We will defend our independence and our people’s right to freely choose their path. And in doing so, we will also defend the right of all European peoples to live as they themselves wish. Russia will not succeed in breaking Europe or fracturing it – there have been many attempts, but all have failed. And none will succeed,” the President of Ukraine stressed.
In Dnipro, the President Presented State Awards to Wounded Ukrainian Warriors and Medical Staff
8 May 2026 - 19:39
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian warriors undergoing treatment at one of the medical facilities in Dnipro after being wounded.