Current events
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Pope Francis
13 May 2023 - 19:59
Zelenskyy asked Pope Francis to comprehensively contribute to the implementation of the Peace Formula, particularly in the areas of food security, the release of prisoners and deported persons, and the restoration of justice.
More security, more cooperation, more opportunities to restore peace – Volodymyr Zelenskyy after negotiations with Giorgia Meloni in Rome
13 May 2023 - 19:39
As part of his official visit to Italy, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni.
President of Ukraine meets with President of Italy in Rome
13 May 2023 - 14:46
The President of Ukraine thanked Italy for the comprehensive assistance our country receives from it. Zelenskyy expressed hope for further extensive support from Italy. In addition, he noted the need for further strengthening of international pressure on the aggressor country, in particular, via new sanctions.
Applications for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine will be considered by an expert group under the Commission of State Awards and Heraldry – President’s decree
12 May 2023 - 12:40
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has amended the Statute of the title of Hero of Ukraine, according to which preliminary consideration of applications for the highest state title will be carried out by an expert group under the Commission of State Awards and Heraldry under the President. The President signed the relevant decree today.
The Presidential Foundation for Support of Education, Science and Sports together with the Royal Society of London and the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) are organizing "Ukraine's Recovery: Rebuilding with Research" conference.
Defense and freedom are a direct result of bravery - Volodymyr Zelenskyy talked to students of the EUniWell Alliance of European Universities
9 May 2023 - 20:45
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Europe Unity For Well-Being event initiated by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv as part of the EUniWell Alliance of European Universities.
Joint statement on efforts to establish a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
9 May 2023 - 18:44
We support exploring the creation of a tribunal to ensure effective accountability for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Russia intensified air attacks on Ukraine because it failed to capture Bakhmut by May 9
9 May 2023 - 15:57
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is convinced that the increase in the intensity of attacks with missiles and Shaheds by the aggressor state is due to the fact that the enemy failed to demonstrate to its society significant victories by May 9, including the capture of the city of Bakhmut.
It's time for a positive decision on negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU - President following the meeting with the President of the European Commission in Kyiv
9 May 2023 - 15:47
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks in Kyiv with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is on a visit to our country.
The parties heard information about the consequences of recent air attacks by Russian troops and how to overcome them, and discussed opportunities to enhance the protection of the population and civilian and critical infrastructure.