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"On behalf of all Ukrainians, I thank you personally, your administration, both parties of the Congress and the entire American nation for the decision that certainly brings our common victory closer. We look forward to the swift completion of this process in the Senate," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Orders of the Golden Star to the servicemen who had been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and to the families of the fallen Heroes, he also handed the Cross of Military Merit decorations.

"This includes artillery, strategic long-range weapons, ATACMS – all of this is important to avoid losing people at the front. The reason we are losing them is because we don't have the appropriate long-range weapons. This, as well as air defense, which is so important, is certainly a priority today," the Head of State said.

Ukraine is interested in the active participation of Brazil and, in particular, President Lula da Silva in the first Global Peace Summit that will be held in Switzerland in June. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this in an interview with Brazilian journalists.

The Head of State thanked the entrepreneurs for staying in their region, supporting the economy and providing jobs despite the full-scale Russian aggression.  

During the meeting in Dnipro chaired by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Minister of Health Viktor Liashko reported on the project of creation of a second line of hospitals for receiving wounded defenders.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, inspected a five-story apartment building in Dnipro that was damaged by a massive nighttime missile attack. President of Ukraine discussed with the regional authorities, military command, and government officials the strengthening of air defense, construction of defense facilities, preparation for the new school year and arrangement of school shelters.

The Head of State listened to the report of brigade commander Serhii Romashko regarding the current state of operations in the area of responsibility of the 41st separate mechanized brigade, the combat tasks set and interaction with neighbouring units. Serhii Romashko also reported on the construction of defensive lines and the installation of mine barriers.

The commander of the Khortytsia operational-strategic grouping of troops Yuriy Sodol reported on the operational situation in the area of responsibility, in particular on the defense of Chasiv Yar. He also informed about the primary needs of the military units.

The Head of State talked to the servicemen who are undergoing treatment there and asked about the provision of the medical company.