Throughout the entire day following the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih, every possible effort has been made in the city to save lives. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this in his evening address.

Last night and today, many around the world voiced their position in response to this strike – a clear rejection of Russian terror. To everyone who sees this and does not close their eyes, who speaks the truth clearly and directly – not only we in Ukraine, but the entire world should be grateful.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with General Thierry Burkhard, Chief of the Defense Staff of the French Armed Forces, and Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defense Staff of the United Kingdom.

A ceasefire could have already been reached, and it is Putin who rejects it; it is Moscow that has refused a ceasefire since March 11; and it is they, in Russia, who want this war. And it’s obvious that Russia won’t be forced into peace just by talks or expectations.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Ihor Brusylo, held a meeting with Italy’s Special Envoy for Ukraine’s Reconstruction, Davide La Cecilia, and Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Orders of the Golden Star to the defenders awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and to the family members of fallen warriors who received this title posthumously; he also presented the Crosses of Military Merit.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, took part in a discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in bringing the Russian Federation to justice for the war in Ukraine.