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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the defenders of Mariupol had a choice to leave the city and save their lives, but they did not want to leave their wounded brothers-in-arms and the bodies of the dead there. The Head of State spoke about this in an interview for Russian media.

"I think this is the worst disappointment that has happened. Disappointment that turned into hatred of the nations. I have no answer as to how it can be returned, there is no answer as to whether it will ever return," the head of state said.

The Ukrainian side is ready to exchange Russian prisoners of war for Ukrainian prisoners of war before the end of hostilities. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview for Russian media.

"This destabilization was necessary in order to split the majority with strong regional governance. Chaos in the economy and instability of the political spirit in Ukraine would lead to escalation on the part of the Russian Federation," the President said.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda held a video conference. The President of Ukraine thanked his Polish counterpart for sheltering Ukrainian refugees.

In addition, the Head of State conferred the military rank of Brigadier General upon Colonels of the National Guard.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on energy-supplying countries, including Qatar, to increase energy production in order to deprive Russia of opportunities for energy blackmail and thus contribute to stabilizing the situation in Europe.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a program to support internally displaced persons, which provides for the construction of temporary housing for citizens who have fled the areas of hostilities.

On the 30th anniversary of the Security Service of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the employees of the Security Service of Ukraine for courage, dedication and exemplary performance of official duties in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.

"From the first hours you are with us - at the level of leaders, at the level of nations. That is why we are grateful to you. In Ukraine, everyone understands this, everyone appreciates it," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.