Current events

President Zelenskyy provided an update on the situation in Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities suffering from brutal Russian attacks, as well as on the frontline and the needs of Ukrainian defenders. Special attention during the conversation was given to diplomatic efforts with international partners aimed at further strengthening support for Ukraine.​

The leaders discussed enhancing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and increasing coordination with partners. Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about a new instrument for the procurement of U.S. weapons – PURL – which Ukraine is implementing jointly with NATO member states, and shared its initial results.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković.

The Head of State thanked President Trump for his personal efforts toward a just and lasting peace. Ukraine fully supports the urgent need to stop the killing. This issue was central to the discussion.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Kharkiv’s business sector, volunteer and veterans’ communities, schools, and universities.

The hub hosts lectures, workshops, and training sessions. School students can undergo free preparation for the National Multisubject Test, play board games, and watch films. The space was created to ensure that even during wartime, young people have the opportunity to grow and communicate in person.

The Head of State heard a report from battalion commander Major Mykola Kakulia on the defense of Lyptsi, the operational situation within the unit’s area of responsibility, and the intentions of the Russian occupiers.

At the command and observation post of the 17th Separate Motorized Infantry Battalion of the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Kish Otaman Kost Hordiienko, and at the command post of the 57th Brigade, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the warriors defending Ukraine in the Vovchansk sector and heard reports from their commanders.

These defenders fought for Ukraine on various frontlines, including the Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, and Kupyansk directions. The Head of State spoke with them, thanked them for their service, and presented them with the Orders “For Courage,” 3rd class, and the Medal “For Military Service to Ukraine.”

On the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Air Force warriors, presented them with state awards, and handed over battle flags and ribbons of the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to unit commanders.