Current events
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Posthumously Conferred the Title of Hero of Ukraine on Andriy Parubiy, Hennadii Afanasiev, Stepan Chubenko, and Volodymyr Vakulenko
1 October 2025 - 15:54
The Head of State noted that Ukraine is expanding its tradition of respect and gratitude precisely on Defenders’ Day, on the Feast of the Intercession. According to the President, since the beginning of the full-scale war, the highest title of Hero of Ukraine has been conferred exclusively on warriors. During this time, 722 servicemembers have been honored, including 445 posthumously.
Ukrainians Have Withstood Dozens of Attempts at Conquest; Ukraine Will Endure Now as well Against Russia – President During the Events on the Occasion of Ukraine’s Defenders Day
1 October 2025 - 15:42
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to warriors, handed over battle flags to brigade commanders, as well as the honorary distinction ribbons “For Courage and Bravery” and ribbons bearing honorary names. In the presence of the Head of State, cadets of military lyceums took the Lyceum Cadet Oath.
Support for Ukraine and Efforts to Return Children Abducted by Russia: President Met with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv
1 October 2025 - 14:00
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, who is paying her first visit to Ukraine since the restoration of independence.
President Met With Wounded Warriors and Medics Treating Them, and Congratulated Them on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine
1 October 2025 - 13:35
On the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with wounded warriors and medics helping them recover, and presented them with state awards.
President Awarded the Honorary Distinction “Hero City of Ukraine” to 16 Cities
1 October 2025 - 12:15
These are Bashtanka, Voznesensk, Huliaipole, Druzhkivka, Kostiantynivka, Kramatorsk, Kupyansk, Marhanets, Nikopol, Orikhiv, Pavlohrad, Pokrovsk, Slovyansk, Starokostiantyniv, Sumy, and Trostianets.
President Held Phone Call with UN Secretary-General
30 September 2025 - 20:30
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
President Held a Meeting on Strengthening Sanctions Policy
30 September 2025 - 18:31
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on strengthening sanctions policy and synchronizing sanctions with partners.
Six Countries Have Already Contributed Over $2 Billion Through the PURL Initiative, and Six More Are Ready to Join
30 September 2025 - 09:33
Deliveries of the first two packages began in mid-September. In addition, the United States has already finalized with Canada and Germany the composition of the third and fourth packages.
On the 84th Anniversary of the Babyn Yar Tragedy, the President Honored the Memory of the Victims of the Nazis
29 September 2025 - 18:11
At Babyn Yar, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of those who perished in the mass Nazi executions during the occupation of Kyiv in World War II.
Russia’s Violations of NATO Airspace Must Be Treated as Potential Aggressive Actions Against All of Europe – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
29 September 2025 - 17:31
There must be a united voice from Europe, NATO, together with the United States, in response to Russia’s violations of the airspace of European countries. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed this during his participation in the annual Warsaw Security Forum.