Office of the President of Ukraine
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Office of the President of Ukraine
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Офіс Президента України / Office of the President of Ukraine
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Service members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in France’s military parade marking Bastille Day. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska attended the ceremonial events.
➡️ The parade featured military equipment, aircraft, and helicopters. In particular, two pilots of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine flew Mirage 2000B fighter jets as part of joint French-Ukrainian crews.
➡️ Mounted troops, French military personnel, and service members from 35 countries of the Coalition of the Willing marched ceremonially down the Champs-Élysées. Among them were 20 service members of the Honor Guard Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Fier de voir les militaires ukrainiens défiler aux côtés de nos forces. Un symbole de fraternité, de courage et de destin partagé. Pensées au peuple ukrainien qui lutte pour sa liberté et, avec elle, pour celle de tous les Européens.
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I am preparing changes across our diplomatic efforts. We need a new quality of engagement with Ukraine’s partners to ensure the implementation of our agreements on weapons supplies. The agreements reached at the leaders’ level must be implemented much faster and in full.
The U.S. and our agreement on licenses for the production of Patriots. Europe and our work to develop Europe’s own anti-ballistic capabilities, as well as other projects focused specifically on defensive cooperation. Also, the support packages for Ukraine that have been announced but, as of today, have not yet been delivered in full.
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Every year on this day, Poland and Ukraine honor the memory of people – civilians – who were killed in Volyn during the Second World War. Today, representatives of the Ukrainian state took part in joint prayer services alongside representatives of the Polish state – both here in Ukraine and in Poland.
Ukraine is doing its part to fairly establish the facts about those who were killed in those years. Search operations are underway at the sites of former villages and burial locations. Ukraine is committed to accelerating this process. In just two days, exhumation work will begin in the villages of Ostrivky and Volya Ostrovetska.
What we need is the full truth and a Christian commemoration of the victims. But we must also remember that today, in our own time, Ukraine and Poland face one common threat, which is a deadly threat to our independence, to both our states, to every city and every village. That threat is Russia. As we speak about the past, we must not cast doubt on the future of our nations – the future of Ukraine, of Poland, and the future of all of Europe.
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The assault forces will undergo the necessary transformation.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський@ZelenskyyUa
Russia’s gasoline crisis is deepening – quite justly – in response to Putin’s reluctance to end this war. We have put forward proposals on how to bring peace closer, and we have support not only among our partners around the world, but also within Putin’s own circle. They understand what is happening and that peace has no alternative. This sentiment in Russia will continue to grow. Today, I signed a decree establishing a special command within the Armed Forces of Ukraine – a command for long-range, effectively global, impact on Russia over this war. This command must concentrate 100% of the available resources on degrading Russia’s warfighting potential even more. The commander in charge of this direction will be strong and certainly highly experienced.
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President Zelenskyy’s speech at the NATO Defense Industry Forum.
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The Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine has been expanded with a new nomination, “Architectural Art”. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the decree.
Previously, the prize for architectural works could be received only within the “Visual Arts” or “Design” nominations. From now on, “Architectural Art” is a separate and full-fledged nomination of the Shevchenko Prize.
As a result, the total number of nominations has increased to 14. Last year, the Shevchenko Prize was also successfully expanded with new nominations: “Creative Curatorship of Cultural and Artistic Projects,” “Photography,” and “Design.”
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Today, our long-range sanctions reached the oil refinery in Omsk – nearly 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine. Upgraded Firepoint drones have put Siberia within reach of Ukrainian precision. This is a significant blow to Russia’s oil economy and an important achievement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський@ZelenskyyUa
All six Kalibr missiles were shot down last night, and 31 out of 33 cruise missiles were intercepted, meaning whenever the necessary capabilities are available, our warriors deliver truly high interception rates. That is the only explanation for the problem with ballistic missiles – insufficient number of interceptors. This is especially true for Patriots. We have proven to all our partners both the need, and more importantly, the possibility of providing greater protection of lives. It is simply nonsensical that, in today’s world, production has still not been scaled up to the level that is actually needed to protect people from ballistic terror. We have long made the case that we are capable of producing such defensive weapons ourselves. If Ukraine were granted U.S. licenses to produce Patriots, our own production would be sufficient both to protect Ukraine and to help partners in need. We are in contact with everyone around the world who can provide air defense missiles now. This is our top priority.
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Fighting continues for Kostiantynivka, which Putin has already claimed for himself, but clearly, he will never risk showing up there. Because in reality, all he truly has is Moscow, St. Petersburg, and his residences. This is the greatest cynicism of this war: a person who relies only on his inner circle, on Moscow, and on his favorite residences is burning everything he can reach and killing even his own citizens, at least 30,000 a month, simply so that he alone can continue avoiding the decision on peace. This June, too, there were almost 30,000 confirmed losses among the Russian occupiers at the front – killed and severely wounded.
From President Zelenskyy’s evening address.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський@ZelenskyyUa
Intelligence once again indicates that the Russians are preparing a new massive strike. This is typical of Putin: right after America’s Independence Day and before the NATO Summit in Ankara. Russia wants to bring more evil and kill people. Please stay safe and heed any air raid alerts. Separately, to partners: any delay with missiles for our air defense – missiles for Patriots – means the loss of lives, and it encourages Russia to continue the war. The world has the necessary quantity and quality of air defense. What is needed are your decisions to ensure real protection of lives in Ukraine. Above all, these are, of course, decisions by the United States, decisions by the strong countries in Europe and around the world. Please be active in your decisions and protect lives. Missiles for Patriots are needed not in warehouses right now, but in Patriot units in Ukraine. I thank everyone who is providing real help.
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President Zelenskyy’s address to the Participants of the 33rd Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
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On the eve of Ukrainian Navy Day, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the children of Ukrainian Navy warriors who won the annual children's competition held to mark the occasion.
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It has now been eleven years since the launch of Ukraine's new police force. And today – although there is still room to strengthen the work of the National Police – we can be grateful to the professionals who serve within the National Police system, who protect our people, uphold the rule of law in Ukraine, and defend Ukraine itself, alongside other branches of our Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine.
Over eleven years, you have traveled a path that cannot be measured by the calendar alone. Everything is measured by your actions and by your character – courage, professionalism, and the choices we make in our most difficult moments. I am grateful to all members of Ukraine’s police force who do not back down in the face of hardship and challenges, who never leave people without protection, who know that people want to trust their police, and who do their best to strengthen that public trust in the Ukrainian police.
Thank you all for protecting our state and our people!
On the occasion of Ukraine’s National Police Day, President Zelenskyy presented state awards to police officers and warriors of police combat units.
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Chaired by the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, the first meeting on the installation of a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in central Kyiv was held.
The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine – Minister of Culture Tetyana Berezhna, Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Vereshchuk, as well as representatives of the Kyiv City State Administration and the Ministry of Culture.
➡️ Participants discussed proposals and ideas for the design of the surrounding public space and infrastructure, which should reflect Ivan Mazepa's historical role. The monument is planned for the start of Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, in the heart of the capital.
➡️ It was agreed to develop a plan for an architectural design competition, as well as public hearings and roundtable discussions dedicated to the installation of the monument to Ivan Mazepa.
➡️ The Government is expected to consider a resolution that will make it possible to hold consultations together with the National Union of Architects of Ukraine and launch the design competition. The Verkhovna Rada, the Government, the Office of the President, and the local authorities will jointly address all organizational and technical matters.
On Constitution Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated the installation of a monument to Ivan Mazepa on Taras Shevchenko Boulevard in Kyiv.
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Agreements and defense packages announced by partners throughout June:
➡️ Australia: $70 million for PURL.
➡️ Belgium: announced the transfer of 7 F-16 fighter jets this year, three of them for combat operations and four for spare parts.
➡️ Denmark: began work on its 30th assistance package, worth €590 million.
➡️ Iceland: $6.5 million for PURL.
➡️ Latvia: $8 million for PURL.
➡️ Lithuania: $23 million for PURL.
➡️ Luxembourg: $30 million for PURL, €11 million for the Czech initiative, and €2 million for the development of Ukrainian training centers through EUMAM.
➡️ The Netherlands: €500 million in assistance, including €250 million for PURL and €250 million for the purchase of drones for Ukraine from Dutch companies.
➡️ Germany: €300 million for the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine, as well as $200 million each for PURL and the JUMPSTART project. Implementing arrangements were also signed on the development of anti-ballistic capabilities, including interceptor missiles, and the joint production of TerMIT UGVs in Germany.
➡️ Norway: €109 million for the development and procurement of naval drones for Ukraine, $300 million for PURL, $190 million for artillery ammunition, $120 million for naval drones, and $25 million in support of Ukraine’s F-16 capability.
➡️ Finland: $45 million for PURL.
➡️ Sweden: $108 million for PURL and the signing of an agreement to purchase 16 JAS-39 Gripen E/F fighter jets.
➡️ The European Union: the first tranche of defense support, amounting to €3.9 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan. These funds are being directed toward the purchase of drones for Ukraine.
As of the end of June, the total amount of financial commitments from the 28 countries participating in the PURL initiative stood at about $6.3 billion.
Read more: president.gov.ua/en/news/golovn…
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In June, President Zelenskyy held 34 international meetings and 10 phone calls. He made visits to the United Kingdom, Estonia, France, and Belgium.
➡️ The European Union opened the first negotiating cluster with Ukraine on EU accession. Ukraine is ready to open the remaining five clusters and is working to ensure that the relevant decisions are adopted as soon as possible.
➡️ Work continues to bring back Ukrainians held in Russian captivity – two rounds of exchanges took place, resulting in the release of 342 servicemembers and 11 Ukrainian civilians.
➡️ A meeting in the E3 – Ukraine format was held in London with President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer.
➡️ In Tallinn, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Ukraine–Nordic–Baltic Summit. Ukraine signed a joint declaration with Estonia on strengthening cooperation in security and defense, and a Drone Deal with Latvia, the sixth agreement in this format.
➡️ In Évian, the President took part in the G7 Summit and a G7 – Ukraine meeting, where, among other things, the possibility of granting Ukraine a license to produce anti-ballistic missiles and systems was discussed.
➡️ In Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a European Council meeting and the 35th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which delivered strong results for strengthening Ukraine.
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Now, at a time of full-scale war, our army aviation has thousands upon thousands of combat missions to its credit. Every night, it shoots down “shaheds” and other Russian drones, and this is literally a constant, daily saving of lives in our cities and villages. Army aviation also carries out consistently professional, often heroic operations in support of our army on the frontline: fire strikes against the enemy, evacuation of the wounded, logistics… At extremely low altitudes, in constant danger… Absolute heroism.
We are grateful to every hero of our army aviation for the unique missions at the beginning of the full-scale war. Army aviation units were also actively involved after 2014 in the operations of that time to protect Ukraine and Ukrainians.
I thank everyone in our army aviation for your combat results: pilots, navigators, flight engineers, engineers, every support unit. Strong joint work is what all of us need. And we will always remember our fallen warriors, each and every one who gave their life so that Ukraine could live.
Glory to Ukrainian army aviation! Glory to Ukraine!
President Zelenskyy’s Greetings on the Day of the Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of Ukraine.
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Unfortunately, there is a shortage of anti-ballistic capabilities – a shortage of Patriots – while Putin still intends to “vanquish” residential buildings rather than end his war.
We have been discussing licenses for the production of Patriots with the U.S. Administration for a long time already. I thank all the countries helping through the PURL program, which enables us to purchase interceptors for Patriots. However, to reliably protect lives, we need our own production.
European production here in Ukraine, or jointly with our partners, would also support the U.S. in operations whenever needed. We hope for a positive response from President Trump to protect lives. I also thank everyone who has expressed condolences to Ukraine today, everyone who has not remained silent and condemned Russian terror.
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Russia is not acting out of goodwill. It will not stop the war simply because someone asks it to. The world’s strongest leaders, including the President of the US, have already told Russia that this war must end. However Putin wants to keep fighting. That is why he must face conditions that make it impossible for him to keep this war going.
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Since the start of the full-scale war, the Russian army has been given as many as 15 deadlines for capturing our Donetsk region. Russia’s political leadership remains obsessed with Donbas. They have entertained this delusion – that they would fully capture Donbas – 15 times already.
In 2022, the deadlines were March 31, then May 9, June 1, September 15, and December 31. In 2023, Putin set two more deadlines for capturing Donbas: March 1, and then, when that failed again, they moved it to December 31. In 2024, there were again two such deadlines.
In 2025, when the Russians tried to convince President Trump that Ukraine would supposedly fall, there were already three final dates for capturing the Donetsk region, namely, September 1, December 1, and December 25.
Already this year, the Russians have again pushed back the date for the capture of the Donetsk region. At first, they had set a deadline of March 31 of this year, then September 1, and now the deadline is December 31.
If Russia does not end its war, they will have to move this deadline again as well. If Putin wants to sacrifice another million of his soldiers to keep smashing against this wall, then the million Russians who have not yet been mobilized into the Russian army and are arguing in gas lines should think about what awaits them next.
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