Current events

Russia seeks to prolong the war, so partner countries must maintain sanctions against the Russian Federation, strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, and develop a joint plan for deploying security guarantor forces. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the leaders' summit on support for Ukraine in Paris.

Ukraine continues working with partners to establish sustainable peace and reliable security guarantees. This was emphasized by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his meeting with President of France Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

Yesterday, on the eve of National Guard of Ukraine Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NGU service members, presented state awards, conferred officer ranks, and handed over battle flags and honorary distinction ribbons.

On the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Security Service of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Security Service personnel, presented them with state awards, and conferred senior officer ranks.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy received letters of credence from the newly appointed Ambassadors of Sri Lanka and Guatemala to Ukraine (concurrently accredited).

The parties discussed the situation at the front and the developments in the key directions: Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, as well as the course of the operation in the Kursk region.

The President received a report from the Commander of the Operational Tactical Group Kharkiv, including on efforts to protect civilians in Kharkiv and the region from UAVs, as well as a report from the Commander of the 13th Khartiia Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine on the current situation in his unit's area of responsibility. He also was briefed on the digitalized analysis and management system developed by the brigade.

The Commander of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade Bohdan Shevchuk reported on the situation within the brigade's area of responsibility and its engagement with neighboring units.