www.president.gov.ua News https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss en www.president.gov.ua info@president.gov.ua (Official website of the President of Ukraine) Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:33:38 +0300 https://www.president.gov.ua/images/logo.png www.president.gov.ua https://www.president.gov.ua/en/rss/news/all.rss We Hope to Continue the Exchanges in the Near Future – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spodivayemos-sho-obmini-prodovzhimo-vzhe-najblizhchim-chasom-103805 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/spodivayemos-sho-obmini-prodovzhimo-vzhe-najblizhchim-chasom-103805 I am grateful to everyone working for the exchanges: our entire Coordination Headquarters team and intelligence services, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, of course, the army, and most of all, every Ukrainian unit on the front line that ensures the replenishment of the exchange fund for Ukraine. Your courage, warriors, is the guarantee that we will be able to bring our people home. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:09:47 +0300 In Zakarpattia, Kyrylo Budanov Met with Ukrainians Training at the Regional Center for National Resistance https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-zakarpatti-kirilo-budanov-zustrivsya-z-ukrayincyami-yaki-103793 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/na-zakarpatti-kirilo-budanov-zustrivsya-z-ukrayincyami-yaki-103793 Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and his Deputy Iryna Vereshchuk met with Ukrainians undergoing training at the Zakarpattia Regional Center for Preparing the Population for National Resistance. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:22:21 +0300 Ukraine Imposed Sanctions on Five Russian Cultural Propagandists Linked to the Aggressor State's Participation in the Venice Biennale https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-sankciyi-proti-pyatoh-rosijskih-kulturn-103789 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-sankciyi-proti-pyatoh-rosijskih-kulturn-103789 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree enacting a decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on five Russian cultural figures who justify the aggression and spread Russian propaganda at international events. All of them are linked to the aggressor state’s participation in the 61st Venice Biennale. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:33:55 +0300 Preparation for Winter, Resilience of Communities, Negotiations to Achieve Peace, and Strengthening Support for Ukraine: The President Outlined the Key Focus Areas During the Meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pidgotovka-do-zimi-stijkist-gromad-peregovori-dlya-dosyagnen-103785 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pidgotovka-do-zimi-stijkist-gromad-peregovori-dlya-dosyagnen-103785 The Head of State stressed: it’s important that the country has got through this difficult winter with dignity. According to the President, this required great efforts from all Ukrainians, first and foremost from our warriors. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:34:20 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy Awarded Representatives of Local Self-Government Bodies and Military Administrations and Presented the Honorary Distinctions “Hero City of Ukraine” https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vidznachiv-nagorodami-predstavnikiv-orga-103781 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vidznachiv-nagorodami-predstavnikiv-orga-103781 During the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to representatives of local self-government bodies and military administrations, as well as the honorary distinctions “Hero City of Ukraine”. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:51:29 +0300 This Is Truly Our Shared National Success that Russia’s Plans for the Winter Were Thwarted – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/realno-ce-nash-spilnij-derzhavnij-uspih-sho-plani-rosiyi-na-103777 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/realno-ce-nash-spilnij-derzhavnij-uspih-sho-plani-rosiyi-na-103777 We got through this winter thanks to all our people who work for our state, for their communities, thanks to the professionals in energy companies and municipal services. I want to thank you all. Business also performed well – supplies, logistics. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:28:58 +0300 The President Met With Representatives of the Hungarian Community of Zakarpattia https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-pospilkuvavsya-z-predstavnikami-ugorskoyi-gromadi-103773 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-pospilkuvavsya-z-predstavnikami-ugorskoyi-gromadi-103773 The Head of State thanked them for their resilience throughout this difficult winter and for supporting the front, and expressed special gratitude to the servicemembers for all their efforts in defending Ukraine, in particular our skies, along with critical and civilian infrastructure, from Russian attacks. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:58:29 +0300 A Ceasefire Always Creates More Space for Diplomacy and Should Precede a Genuine End to the War – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pripinennya-vognyu-zavzhdi-dodaye-mozhlivostej-diplomatiyi-t-103769 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pripinennya-vognyu-zavzhdi-dodaye-mozhlivostej-diplomatiyi-t-103769 Today, the United States has turned to diplomacy in the situation around Iran, and the world supports this. A ceasefire always creates more space for diplomacy and should precede a genuine end to the war. Ukraine has always approached this war – Russia’s war against Ukraine – from the same position. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:02:20 +0300 The President Accepted the Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Algeria, the Philippines, Australia, and Moldova https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-prijnyav-virchi-gramoti-vid-posliv-alzhiru-filippi-103765 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-prijnyav-virchi-gramoti-vid-posliv-alzhiru-filippi-103765 The Head of State congratulated the ambassadors on the start of their diplomatic missions in our country and thanked them for their support of Ukraine and its independence. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:00:54 +0300 Ukrainian Military Personnel Are Participating in Consultations on the Functioning of the Strait of Hormuz Going Forward – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayinski-vijskovi-berut-uchast-u-konsultaciyah-shodo-togo-103761 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayinski-vijskovi-berut-uchast-u-konsultaciyah-shodo-togo-103761 Right now, the Russians are trying to scale up their “safaris” against our people. And we must have the tools, all the necessary tools, from sufficient funding to real weapons, to continue expanding both our protection against the Russians and our ability to bring the war back to Russia, justly, with our long-range capabilities. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:32:11 +0300 Only Significant Financial Losses Force Russia to Consider a Scenario of Abandoning the War – Address by the President https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/tilki-znachni-finansovi-vtrati-primushuyut-rosiyu-dumati-pro-103757 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/tilki-znachni-finansovi-vtrati-primushuyut-rosiyu-dumati-pro-103757 Here in Ukraine, we are doing our part of this work – consistently – and our long-range sanctions continue to be very effective and are actually reducing Russian revenues, primarily oil revenues. This is entirely fair, and most importantly, it limits Russia’s ability to drag out this war. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0300 President Met with Rabbis of Ukrainian Cities and Representatives of Jewish Communities and Congratulated Them on Passover https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-zustrivsya-z-rabinami-ukrayinskih-mist-i-predstavn-103753 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-zustrivsya-z-rabinami-ukrayinskih-mist-i-predstavn-103753 The Head of State congratulated everyone on Passover and wished those present and their families health and victory. According to the President, Passover is about the triumph of freedom. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:43:28 +0300 Security Cooperation and the Situation in the Middle East and the Gulf Region: The President of Ukraine Met With the President of Syria https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/bezpekova-spivpracya-i-situaciya-na-blizkomu-shodi-ta-v-regi-103749 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/bezpekova-spivpracya-i-situaciya-na-blizkomu-shodi-ta-v-regi-103749 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Syria on his first official visit and held talks with the country’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:15:46 +0300 President Discussed Support for Ukraine and Efforts to Achieve a Dignified Peace with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-zi-vselenskim-patriarhom-varfolomiyem-pi-103745 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-obgovoriv-zi-vselenskim-patriarhom-varfolomiyem-pi-103745 In Istanbul, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:42:07 +0300 During a Meeting in Istanbul, the Presidents of Ukraine and Türkiye Discussed Strengthening Cooperation in the Areas of Security and Energy https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pid-chas-zustrichi-v-stambuli-prezidenti-ukrayini-i-turechch-103741 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/pid-chas-zustrichi-v-stambuli-prezidenti-ukrayini-i-turechch-103741 At the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:32:19 +0300 Ukraine Imposed Sanctions Against Russian Entities Supporting the Enemy’s Military-Industrial Complex and Facilitating Sanctions Evasion https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-sankciyi-proti-rosijskih-subyektiv-yaki-103737 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukrayina-zastosuvala-sankciyi-proti-rosijskih-subyektiv-yaki-103737 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees enacting decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on Russian entities that support the enemy’s military-industrial complex, facilitate sanctions evasion, conduct illegal business activities in temporarily occupied territories, and were involved in the construction of the Kerch Bridge. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:30 +0300 The President of Ukraine and the President of Egypt Discussed the Development of Bilateral Cooperation in Various Areas and the Global Security Situation https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezidenti-ukrayini-ta-yegiptu-obgovorili-rozvitok-dvostoron-103733 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezidenti-ukrayini-ta-yegiptu-obgovorili-rozvitok-dvostoron-103733 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:39:08 +0300 Volodymyr Zelenskyy Presented State Awards to Representatives of the Crimean Tatar People https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vidznachiv-derzhavnimi-nagorodami-predst-103729 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/volodimir-zelenskij-vidznachiv-derzhavnimi-nagorodami-predst-103729 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree awarding state honors to representatives of the Crimean Tatar people. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:11:59 +0300 Address by the President at the Presentation of Ukraine's State Awards to Representatives of the Crimean Tatar People https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-pid-chas-vruchennya-derzhavnih-nagorod-103725 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-prezidenta-pid-chas-vruchennya-derzhavnih-nagorod-103725 I signed a decree that provides you with more real opportunities to defend our entire state – all of Ukraine and our Crimea – all our people and the Indigenous people, the Crimean Tatar people – our security and your security, our right to live freely on our land. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:39:57 +0300 The President Signed a Decree Aimed at Accelerating the Formalization of the Mejlis’ Legal Status as the Representative Body of the Crimean Tatar People https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-pidpisav-ukaz-sho-maye-priskoriti-zakriplennya-za-103721 https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-pidpisav-ukaz-sho-maye-priskoriti-zakriplennya-za-103721 This will contribute to the realization of the Crimean Tatar people’s right to sustainable development and to safeguarding guarantees of their ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious identity. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:12:30 +0300