President of Ukraine

Current events

The President introduced Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and noted that he expects results – stopping the enemy and achieving victory. Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Head Ivan Fedorov reported on the construction of fortifications and the strengthening of operational defense lines.

This is the first underground school in the region. Volodymyr Zelenskyy toured the school, joined a lesson, and spoke with the children about their impressions of the facility and their favorite subjects.

One key topic was the training of mobilized soldiers. The Head of State noted that he expects changes in training centers. Significant attention was also devoted to ensuring the supply of drones and their operational use.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline command post of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which is defending the Zaporizhzhia region.

The underground hospital is capable of treating up to 200 patients daily and is equipped with a full range of modern medical equipment as well as everything needed for the medics’ accommodation.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited one of the divisions of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade named after Petro Kalnyshevskyi. During his visit, he inspected the equipment, received a briefing and presented state awards to the warriors.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez. 

In the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, newly appointed judges have taken the oath of office and assumed their powers.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the delegation from the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats political group of the European Parliament led by its President Iratxe García Pérez.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the laureates of the 2024 National Prize of Ukraine named after Borys Paton and awarded them with honorary badges and diplomas.