President of Ukraine
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY
Ukrainians! We are going through the worst ordeal in our history. In our lives. We protect the most precious thing we have. We must hold on. We must fight. And we will win. I know that. I believe in that.
The Russian invaders cannot conquer us. They do not have such strength. They do not have such spirit. They are holding only on violence. Only on terror. Only on weapons, which they have a lot. But the invaders have no natural basis for normal life. So that people can feel happy and dream
News releases May 2022
President of Ukraine: Our plan is to deoccupy our entire territory, and we don't care about Russia’s plans
| 31 May 2022 - 18:58
The situation on the eastern frontline is currently difficult due to the lack of necessary weapons, but Ukraine will liberate its territories focusing on the effectiveness of hostilities and the maximum preservation of people's lives. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with media representatives following talks with President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová in Kyiv
Slovakia will continue to provide maximum security assistance to Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Zuzana Čaputová in Kyiv
| 31 May 2022 - 18:35
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Slovak Republic Zuzana Čaputová who is on a visit to our country
If the occupiers think that Lyman or Severodonetsk will be theirs, they are wrong; Donbas will be Ukrainian - address by the President of Ukraine
| 27 May 2022 - 23:44
Today I want to begin this address with words of gratitude to all emergency care workers. Today is their professional holiday. These are people who are really indomitable, really brave, really committed to a good cause.
It is impossible to even count how many lives were saved by emergency care workers. No matter what the conditions are, no matter what the time is, they always do their job
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Sanctions are the right weapon against the aggressor, which does not take people's lives
| 27 May 2022 - 22:59
The effectiveness of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which are already in force and under discussion, requires a single strong position of the whole world, which would make it impossible to circumvent these restrictions. This was emphasized by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online conversation with the Stanford University community
Pressure on Russia is a matter of saving lives, and every day of delay is new killed Ukrainians and new threats on the continent - address by the President of Ukraine
| 26 May 2022 - 23:51
Exactly eight years ago, on May 26, the Donetsk airport stopped working. There is still a message about this: "Attention! From 7 am, Donetsk Airport will temporarily suspend flights. The resumption of the airport’s functioning will be announced additionally."
Those who advise Ukraine to give away territory to Russia do not want to see ordinary Ukrainians living there - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 25 May 2022 - 23:43
I started this day by talking to the participants of the Ukrainian Breakfast, which took place within the Davos Forum. I want to say something about why I take part in such events, and what others are saying, particularly in Davos this year
Olena Zelenska spoke about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine in the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos
| 24 May 2022 - 22:34
First Lady Olena Zelenska spoke at the Ukrainian House in the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland) and spoke about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. The President's wife joined the conversation via video call from the Ukrainian House in Kyiv
The coming weeks of the war will be difficult, yet we have no alternative but to fight and win - address by the President of Ukraine
| 23 May 2022 - 22:21
Every day, addressing our people, I emphasize how difficult and at what cost it is to defend against Russian aggression. The occupiers are waging a very brutal war against us. Indeed, there has been no such war on the European continent for 77 years. Total war. When the enemy tries to destroy as many people and infrastructure as possible
President presented the Order of the Golden Star to the servicemen and relatives of the fallen defenders who were conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine
| 23 May 2022 - 18:40
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Orders of the Golden Star to Ukrainian servicemen who have been conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine, as well as to members of the families of the fallen defenders who were posthumously conferred this title
At the forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed to create an organization that would prevent hunger in the world
| 23 May 2022 - 16:39
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda who is on a visit to Ukraine.
The heads of state talked in a vis-a-vis format. Then, talks between the Ukrainian and Polish delegations chaired by the presidents took place
Poland today demonstrates historical level of support for Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Andrzej Duda in Kyiv
| 22 May 2022 - 18:17
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda who is on a visit to Ukraine.
The heads of state talked in a vis-a-vis format. Then, talks between the Ukrainian and Polish delegations chaired by the presidents took place
The war continues, and each of us must take care of the defense every day - address by the President of Ukraine
| 21 May 2022 - 23:45
This day in our state has a double meaning. This is Science Day. And Europe Day.
I congratulate our scientists, who, despite all the difficulties, nevertheless work to ensure that Ukraine preserves and develops its scientific potential
Address by the President Russia is trying to find its "wonder weapon", which indicates the complete failure of the invasion and the fear of admitting catastrophic mistakes - address by the President of Ukraine
| 18 May 2022 - 23:42
Russia will come up with more and more "wunderwaffe" as the Armed Forces of Ukraine and all our defenders liberate our land step by step
Andriy Yermak talked online with American actor Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal
| 18 May 2022 - 22:36
Andriy Yermak thanked the Hollywood legend for his support of Ukraine and his position on the terrible war waged against our state by the Russian Federation
President supported the initiative to establish the national brand UNITED 24, the first ambassador of which is Andriy Shevchenko
| 18 May 2022 - 16:03
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree № 344/2022 on the establishment of the national brand UNITED 24 and congratulated the first ambassador of this brand - the legendary Ukrainian football player and coach Andriy Shevchenko
Missile shelling of a number of regions and subversive activity at the border are an attempt of the Russian army to compensate for a series of failures in the east and south of Ukraine - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 18 May 2022 - 00:24
They cannot demonstrate success with general military action in the areas where they are trying to advance. So they are trying to show success through their missiles and other activities. To no avail as well
Olena Zelenska had a phone conversation with the First Lady of Israel
| 17 May 2022 - 20:14
The wife of the President of Ukraine thanked her colleague and the people of Israel for their support and humanitarian aid for our country. 7,000 Ukrainians have already received medical care from Israeli doctors
Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive - this is our principle - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 17 May 2022 - 00:17
The operation to rescue the defenders of Mariupol was started by our military and intelligence officers. To bring the boys home, the work continues, and this work needs delicacy. And time
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on US academics to join the restoration of Ukrainian educational institutions affected by Russian aggression
| 16 May 2022 - 22:22
During an online conversation with the US university community, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited academics to join a program to rebuild schools and universities in Ukraine, as Russia destroyed thousands of Ukrainian educational institutions during the full-scale invasion
Support for Ukraine means working to prevent a global famine - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 14 May 2022 - 22:51
More and more countries around the world are realizing that Russia, by blocking the Black Sea for us and continuing this war, puts dozens of other countries at risk of a price crisis in the food market and even famine. This is another incentive for our anti-war coalition to act more decisively together
To work every day to make the war shorter - this is our priority - address by the President of Ukraine
| 13 May 2022 - 23:08
Every day of war is an increase in global threats, it is a new opportunity for Russia to provoke instability in other parts of the world, not only here in Europe. And these are new lost lives in Ukraine: Ukrainian men and women who give their lives so that everyone can live freely
Olena Zelenska talked to the First Ladies of Poland, Lithuania and France
| 13 May 2022 - 20:02
The First Lady thanked the wives of the presidents for the warm welcome of Ukrainian citizens, the opportunity given to Ukrainians to receive medical and educational services on an equal footing with the citizens of their countries
Ukrainians have shown that you can have no fear and fight with one of the largest armies in the world - Andriy Yermak
| 13 May 2022 - 16:47
The Ukrainian people have shown that you can have no fear and fight with one of the largest armies in the world, so Ukraine's membership in NATO would strengthen this organization. This was stated by Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak in an interview with CNN
Russia's strategic defeat is obvious to everyone in the world, Russia simply lacks courage to admit it so far - address by the President of Ukraine
| 12 May 2022 - 23:16
They are cowards. And they are trying to hide the truth behind missile, air and artillery strikes. Therefore, our task is to fight until we achieve our goals in this war. Free our land, our people and reliably ensure our security
The war will end when Ukraine returns everything that the aggressor took from it – President
| 11 May 2022 - 19:53
Ukraine wants to return the occupied territories, as well as to defend the freedom and human rights that the Russian aggressor is trying to take away from Ukrainian citizens. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online conversation with students of leading universities in France, representatives of academia and the media
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are doing everything to liberate all our cities and our people - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 10 May 2022 - 22:46
I am grateful to all our defenders who are holding the line and demonstrating truly superhuman strength to drive out the army of invaders. Once the second most powerful army in the world. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are doing everything to liberate our land and our people
Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II
| 9 May 2022 - 09:05
On August 24, 2021, the whole country celebrated the 30th anniversary of our independence! Our soldiers, our defenders, our equipment were moving along the Khreshchatyk, our "Mriya" was flying in the sky!
Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation
| 8 May 2022 - 09:05
Can spring be black and white? Is there eternal February? Are golden words devalued? Unfortunately, Ukraine knows the answers to all these questions. Unfortunately, the answers are “yes”.
Every year on May 8, together with the entire civilized world, we honor everyone who defended the planet from Nazism during World War II. Millions of lost lives, crippled destinies, tortured souls and millions of reasons to say to evil: never again!
Evil returns when human rights and the law are violated and culture is destroyed; this is exactly what happened to Russia - address by the President of Ukraine
| 7 May 2022 - 22:41
Last night, the Russian army fired a missile to destroy the Hryhorii Skovoroda Museum in the Kharkiv region. A missile. To destroy the museum. Museum of the philosopher and poet who lived in the XVIII century. Who taught people what a true Christian attitude to life is and how a person can get to know himself. Well, it seems that this is a terrible danger for modern Russia - museums, the Christian attitude to life and people's self-knowledge
Andriy Smyrnov discussed with Amnesty International delegation the establishment of special international tribunal on Russian crimes
| 5 May 2022 - 16:43
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Smyrnov met with a delegation of the international non-governmental human rights organization Amnesty International led by Secretary General Agnès Callamard
President announced the launch of United24 – a global initiative that will unite people all over the world around the desire to help Ukraine
| 5 May 2022 - 12:20
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy initiated the creation of the United24 global project, which aims to unite people all over the world in their desire to help our country
Now we need to push Russian troops out of our territory as much as possible, but we all want Ukraine to return to internationally recognized borders
| 4 May 2022 - 13:46
Today, the top priority is the maximum expulsion of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine, but the global goal is to restore the territorial integrity of our state within internationally recognized borders, because this is what all Ukrainians want. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his participation in the session of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit
Striking at Ukrainian cities, Russia is trying to vent its powerlessness, because it cannot beat Ukraine - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
| 3 May 2022 - 23:56
We finally have the result, the first result of our evacuation operation from Azovstal in Mariupol, which we have been organizing for a very long time. It took a lot of effort, long negotiations and various mediations
The whole free world has united so that no one justifies Nazism, kills children or destroys peaceful cities as Russia does - address by the President of Ukraine
| 2 May 2022 - 22:51
The 68th day of our strong defense is coming to an end. The 68th day of self-destruction of Russia. Self-destruction in every sense of the word. If this country once had what is called a reputation, now Russia does things on a daily basis that simply preclude any adequacy
The global security system has failed, Ukraine is showing how to build a better one - Andriy Yermak
| 2 May 2022 - 11:00
The current international security system has expired, so Ukraine is suggesting a new collective agreement on security guarantees as a foundation of the format of a collective response to the global security challenges. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak wrote this in his op-ed for TIME
Today we finally managed to start the evacuation of people from Azovstal, we will continue to do everything to evacuate our people from Mariupol - address by the President of Ukraine
| 1 May 2022 - 21:22
The organization of such humanitarian corridors is one of the elements of the ongoing negotiation process. It is very complex. But no matter how difficult it was, more than 350,000 people were rescued from the areas of hostilities
