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The Russian leadership is now pulling more air defense assets to Moscow, Valdai, and Putin’s bridge across the Kerch Strait – at the expense of air defense elsewhere. In the Moscow region alone, they have amassed hundreds of launchers for S-400, S-500, and Pantsir systems. Nearly 90 launchers have been redeployed to Valdai from other regions of Russia, and a special air defense division is also being formed there to safeguard the peace and quiet of the Russian chief. To compare, there are only a couple of launchers per direction across Russia and around their other cities. Those are their priorities. They are protecting their power – the source of this war. More than 60 Russian regions are already experiencing fuel shortages. There has also been a sharp increase in gas and diesel prices – if they are available at all. Russian security services have even proposed postponing or cancelling altogether the ritual of electing “United Russia” to the State Duma. Their latest imitation of elections was scheduled for September, and intelligence reports now show that Russia itself is not confident about what will be happening by September. There are many difficulties – all because Putin refuses to end his war and to hear our proposals for a meeting, genuine negotiations, and a dignified peace.

The air defense delivery schedule is a key schedule for Ukraine, and our diplomats bear personal responsibility for advancing this cooperation with our partners across every track. From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

2 days ago

The majority in Russia is already taking issue with Putin because there is no end in sight to his war. And all the hardships Russians are facing today should bring them closer to the realization that their war is real, that it's not just "stones falling from the sky,” and that

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Tonight and in the coming days, please take air raid alerts especially seriously. The Russians have prepared for a new massive strike. Please stay safe. From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

5 days ago

Our long-range sanctions have reached Russia’s Tyumen region – another oil-processing facility, over 2,000 kilometers from our state border. An effective strike. The job was carried out by the new, upgraded FP drones that can now reach targets at distances of 3,000 kilometers.

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Yesterday, the President of Poland noted that the Order of the White Eagle is not an ordinary award. It is a symbol of the highest trust of the Republic of Poland. It signifies a special bond with the Polish state and the special gratitude of the Polish People. Such a symbol requires not only merit, but also respect for the values that form the foundation of our community. Therefore, if it is considered that this special symbol may remain with Catherine II, Benito Mussolini, and Gerhard Schröder, then we in Ukraine will not argue with that. Ukraine is grateful to the Polish People for their support and cooperation, which play a significant role in the struggle for our and your independence from Russia. Ukraine never forgets solidarity and understands that cooperation between states and peoples in our region is one of the tangible security guarantees for Ukrainians and for each neighboring state. Ukraine will continue to defend itself in this war unleashed by Russia, and we will undoubtedly achieve a dignified peace. Ukraine is grateful to all peoples, states, and leaders who will continue to stand with us in the defense of freedom and who, together with Ukraine, will serve as guarantors of postwar peace in Europe and a new, real security. Ukraine will remain open to all meaningful formats of engagement with Poland in order to try to avoid conflicting interpretations of the difficult and painful chapters of our shared past and to ensure proper respect for all innocent victims of the 20th century. And Ukrainians are doing everything in our power to ensure that Europe does not suffer defeat in this century. I am proud of our people and of EVERY Ukrainian warrior – of the millions of Ukrainian men and women who deserve unquestionable respect for the heroism the Ukrainian People have shown in defending themselves against Russian aggression. We believed that the Order of the White Eagle, awarded in 2023, was meant for the Ukrainian People and our army. That is what was said at the time. Today, I sent the Order back to the President of Poland. I believe the future will confirm the respect Ukrainians deserve. Glory to Ukraine!

Today, there are significant results in support of our country and our people – a productive meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group was held. Three key things. First: new contributions to the PURL program totaling more than $1 billion. This is the largest amount of PURL support announced within the framework of UDCG meetings. We thank Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Iceland, and Australia. Second: support for the Czech initiative and the supply of long-range shells. Partners announced more than $500 million in assistance for this area. Ukraine will receive some of the long-range munitions as early as this month. We are grateful to Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Spain. Third: contributions of about $1 billion for the production of Ukrainian drones and missiles. We appreciate the assistance of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Norway. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine! @DefenceU

I want to thank all of you – all the defense ministers and all the defense leaders here today. Some of you I remember from the very first days of this war. Some ministers have changed over time. But what matters, and what has never changed, is our determination, our cooperation, and our support for one another. You always look for ways to help, and you find them. And because of you, thousands and thousands of lives have been saved. Dear friends, thank you. I am glad that this format remains as active as it needs to be. President Zelenskyy’s speech at the 35th Ramstein meeting.

Ukraine and Germany agreed to develop anti-ballistic capabilities and jointly produce UGVs. In Brussels, in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Germany signed implementation agreements on the development of anti-ballistic capabilities and the joint production of TerMIT UGVs in the Federal Republic of Germany. ➡️ Development of anti-ballistic capabilities and interceptor missiles. Thanks to this agreement, Ukraine will strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure from Russian missile attacks, while Europe will be able to draw on Ukrainian experience in building anti-ballistic capabilities. ➡️ Production and delivery of thousands of TerMIT UGVs for Ukraine’s defenders. Germany will finance the production of these UGVs.

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We will remember this day not only because a Russian drone struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – a holy Christian site whose history dates back to the 11th century. We will also remember it because of the decisions we are making together today. These are decisions that draw another clear line between Europe and the stupid dictatorship in Moscow – a dictatorship that wants to destroy our Europe and everything we have built together. President Zelenskyy’s address to the EU Intergovernmental Conference.

President Trump @POTUS and I had a very good conversation today on many key topics: the war, its roots, diplomatic opportunities, and the positions of our partners. President Trump’s remarks were absolutely spot-on, particularly regarding our Crimea: it was Russia’s seizure of Crimea that started it all, and if there had been strong leadership back then, this entire war simply wouldn’t have happened. All Ukrainians have one wish for President Trump: that we may finally achieve peace, and achieve this success together with the U.S. and all our partners. This is the most important thing we want, and it is crucial that American society is fully supporting this Ukrainian aspiration for a dignified peace.

The fact that Russia is now building bases on Europe’s doorstep, even in places where no military bases existed in Soviet times, clearly shows that without Ukraine, without our capabilities and our experience, Europe could face enormous difficulties. From President Zelenskyy’s address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

2 weeks ago

Among all the European nations that have already joined the European Union or see such a prospect for themselves, Ukraine is the one making the greatest sacrifices for Europe. We are not simply carrying out internal reforms, nor are we simply going through a transformation. We

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Every day, including today and in the coming days, please pay attention to air-raid alerts. We understand who we are dealing with and what Russia is counting on. Instead of peace, they choose missiles. They have no other cards left. We must rely on our own strength and vigilance. Please stay safe. From President Zelenskyy’s address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

2 weeks ago

A course of action has been approved – to increase the financial sustainability of our defense and ensure the continued transformation of the Ukrainian Army. First – pay. We have the resources to increase pay in the military. The minimum will be 30,000 hryvnias in rear areas.

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Today, I signed a decree establishing a new special day – the Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces. From now on, it will be observed every year on June 11. A day of our respect and gratitude to the USF. For the first time in the world, such a branch of the military was created – in Ukraine. We are developing the USF to the max, and it is Ukrainians who have proved that through technology, ingenuity, and courage, we can change the nature of warfare. We can achieve objectives that were previously either completely out of reach of conventional weapons or extremely difficult to achieve and required an enormous expenditure of resources. In just one year since the establishment of the USF Grouping, Russian targets of various levels worth nearly $40 billion have been struck. Most importantly, these are different types of strikes, and each one expands our ability to save lives. The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are truly a model for many other militaries.

President Zelenskyy presented state awards to Ukrainian and foreign media professionals on the occasion of Journalist’s Day. The Order of Merit, III class, was awarded to: Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk, Natalia Husak, Kostiantyn Doroshenko, Igor Kazanzhy, Andrew Kravchenko @kravchenkofoto, Oleksandr Nazarenko, Robert Opalenik, Pavlo Pavlov, Andriy Pochtiev, Liubov Rudia, Yegor Terletskyi, Sergiy Tomilenko @Stommedia, and Oleksandr Khimich. The Order of Princess Olga, II class, was awarded to Yuliia Kyriienko-Merinova. The Order of Princess Olga, III class, was awarded to: Ella Bilostotska, Olena Blizniakova, Victoria Butenko, Kseniia Vasylenko, Olga Dunska, Nelly Kovalska, Daryna Krasnolutska @DarynaKrasno, Kateryna Lisunova @KaterynaLis, Ghanna Mamonova, Karina Piliuhina @karinapiliuhina, Valerie Proshchenko @lproschenko, Elvina Seitbullaeva @seitbullaieva, Sofiia Troshchuk, and Gulsum Khalilova @KhalilovaGulsum. The Order of Merit, III class, was also awarded to foreign journalists: Zarina Zabrisky @ZarinaZabrisky, Ibrahim Naber @IbraNaber, Caolan Patrick Robertson @CaolanReports, and Stephane Siohan @stefsiohan. The President conferred the honorary title Merited Journalist of Ukraine on Oleg Borysov, Natalia Bratushka, Ihor Darmostuk, and Serhii Cherevatyi. In addition, the Head of State awarded the Order of Merit, III class, posthumously to Viktoria Bobrova (Kvitka). president.gov.ua/documents/4822…

Unfortunately, the Russian side once again chooses war – everyone heard the response today. Weak response. He simply does not want to end the war. I think many around the world were disappointed by that response. He does not want to change anything, and he does not want to admit that this war appeals only to him – and to those who are making money off him. They were all smiling very broadly today. That means Russia must have less money, and there must be more pressure on Russia. I thank everyone who is helping us. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and wants a real peace.

Відкритий лист Президента України Президенту Російської Федерації: president.gov.ua/news/vidkritij…

Open Letter to the President of the Russian Federation from the President of Ukraine: president.gov.ua/en/news/vidkri…

There is progress in our negotiations with the European Union regarding Ukraine’s membership. We will have a very clear schedule of opportunities for moving forward in the negotiations, especially after the changes in Hungary. We met the deadlines. Now, already in June, we strongly expect to move to the opening of the clusters, which Ukraine has prepared. We've done our part. Now it’s up to the European Union.

Of course, the United States – we are in daily contact with them. We very much expect them to shift their focus from the Iranian issue to European matters. The war that Russia launched against Europe is, in fact, a war it is waging against the entire democratic world, and everyone must do their part to stop Russian aggression and its constant attempts to destabilize everyone around it. From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

3 weeks ago

Today, representatives of all Allied countries were present here in Ukraine at the NATO–Ukraine Council – after Russia tried to squeeze our partners out of the country and intimidate embassies. The result was a highly symbolic meeting in Kyiv. Its main message is clear: Ukraine

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President Zelenskyy’s address at the first NATO–Ukraine Council meeting in Kyiv.

Once again, Putin and his madness have “claimed victory” over the lives of ordinary children, residential buildings, and a clinic in Kyiv. “Shaheds” targeted high-rise buildings in Dnipro and, for some reason, also a car dealership with Chinese-made cars in Kyiv. A Zircon missile struck seven buildings at once. “Shaheds” also hit residential buildings in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and the Poltava region. There were strikes in the Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kherson regions. “Shaheds” struck the Khmelnytskyi region as well. Every single one of these drones, all types of Russian missiles, cannot be produced at all without components imported from other countries. This means that in every such strike there is – perhaps not always conscious, but still real – complicity of those who work for Russia, who supply Russia with money, who help it bypass sanctions and find not just one or two, but thousands of components without which Russian military production would simply come to a halt. Five Kalibr missiles contain 145 such components. Thirty-three Iskander missiles contain 1,122 components. Six hundred and fifty strike drones of various types contain more than 17,000 components, without which they could not be produced. These are large-scale schemes designed to bypass sanctions. And this is absolutely real complicity in the killings. From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa

3 weeks ago

Unfortunately, the current level of supplies for our air defense does not allow us to intercept a significant share of missiles. Last night, there were hits. 130 people were injured. Tragically, 22 people were killed, including two children. My condolences to all those who have

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