Current events
The President Met with UNITED24 Ambassadors Who Arrived in Ukraine Ahead of Independence Day
21 August 2026 - 21:20
The Head of State thanked everyone who helps Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that our country is proud of such strong personal support from the ambassadors and their teams.
President of Ukraine and UN Secretary-General Discussed Threats to Food Security and Russia’s Continued Attacks on Port Infrastructure and Vessels
21 August 2026 - 20:03
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Ukraine Imposed Sanctions on Russian Military-Industrial and Nonferrous Metallurgy Enterprises, Collaborators, Senior Russian Officials, and Authors and Distributors of Propaganda Content for Children
20 August 2026 - 22:41
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed four decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on enterprises of Russia’s military-industrial complex, companies belonging to the sanctioned Rusal group, collaborators, senior Russian officials, and the authors and distributors of the animated series Masha and the Bear.
It Is Important to Have Full Mutual Understanding, Real Mutual Support at Every Level Between the Ministry of Defense and Our Army – President During Introduction of New Minister of Defense
20 August 2026 - 18:00
The President called on the Minister of Defense and everyone making decisions within the Defense Forces to align their actions with what the front, air defense, deep-strike operations, and mid-range strikes actually need. According to the Head of State, the first priority is to conduct an audit of all agreements with partners: what has been implemented and what still awaits implementation.
The President Awarded the Title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Polskyi, Who Rescued Two Seriously Wounded Brothers-in-Arms
19 August 2026 - 21:40
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Polskyi (call sign Teacher), commander of an assault company of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2.
We Continue the Tradition of Gratitude to Ukrainian Warriors – President at Ceremony to Present 25 Housing Certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and Families of Fallen Defenders
19 August 2026 - 17:07
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 25 housing certificates to Heroes of Ukraine and the families of warriors who were awarded this title posthumously.
The President Accepted the Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Estonia, India, and Germany
18 August 2026 - 21:22
The Head of State congratulated the ambassadors on the beginning of their diplomatic missions in our country and briefed them on relations between the countries, diplomatic efforts to end the war, Russia’s intensifying attacks, and the need to support Ukraine ahead of winter.
Continued Military Support and Ukraine’s Path to the European Union: The President Met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium
18 August 2026 - 18:44
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium Maxime Prévot.
President Took Part in the Reburial Ceremony of Colonel Yevhen Konovalets at the National Military Memorial Cemetery
18 August 2026 - 13:21
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine is once again restoring the highest form of historical justice – justice for itself: bringing home an outstanding son of the Ukrainian people.
Much More Must Be Done to Ensure That Ukrainian Shrines Have a Future – President at Events Marking the 975th Anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
15 August 2026 - 21:36
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on steps to preserve the national shrines of the Ukrainian people. The Head of State announced this at an event marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.