Current events

Congratulating Oleksandr Lytvynenko on his appointment, the President announced the renewal of the work of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the issue of expediting military assistance to Ukraine from European capitals.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson.

According to the Head of State, the visit of the President of the National Assembly of France is a sign of support for Ukraine, which he hopes will continue. The interlocutors also discussed cooperation in the defense sector and the priority needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The President emphasized that the newly appointed FIS Head, General Oleh Ivashchenko, is a professional who perfectly understands the intelligence activities and the main goal of our state.

The Head of State emphasized that even during the war, many young people continue to study at this university, which means that life goes on, and that is the most important thing.

The Head of State called on all regions of the country to join the "Made in Ukraine" platform to support Ukrainian manufacturers of goods.

"I am grateful to the rescuers, medical workers, and power engineers who are overcoming severe challenges. I am grateful to the police. I am grateful to all those who live in Sumy region and fight with all their hearts and souls," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

The participants of the meeting paid special attention to the situation in the five-kilometer border zone, evacuation of the population from dangerous areas and maintaining order in these areas.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed on a standard project for the construction of a platoon stronghold. It includes, among other things, reinforced concrete structures, firing positions for tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, and shelters made of corrugated steel.