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The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 8 July 2022.

As part of a working trip to Dnipropetrovsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who are being treated at the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Clinical Hospital named after I. Mechnikov. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, the facility has become an operational center to deliver assistance to wounded military and civilians.

The head of state expressed his wishes for the quick recovery to the defenders, among who there are severely wounded. He noted their courage, heroism and the dedicated service to the Motherland.

Zelenskyy also presented state awards to the wounded warriors.

In addition, the President met with doctors and medical staff. He said that the result of their work in helping wounded soldiers and civilians makes feel proud of the fact that our country has such great people.

“You are on the same front line as the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the right people in the right place, where it’s hard to stay. And you endure all this. Thank you very much for your great service,” Zelenskyy said.

The head of state said that as of July 6, 2022, the hospital had registered 3,791 applications from wounded, servicemen and civilians with traumas from the war zone, including internally displaced persons. Of these, 3,014 appeals came from the military (79.5%). Some 3,362 people were treated. A total of 169 patients died (that is, the mortality rate is 4.8%). These are patients who arrived in an extremely difficult and critical condition, with wounds and injuries incompatible with life.

The President said that such a percentage of successful treatment of the wounded is highly indicative of the professionalism of Ukrainian doctors.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 8 July 2022.

In Dnipro, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the operational situation in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration Valentyn Reznichenko noted that the situation in the region is under control.

“There are no hostilities on our territory, but we constantly feel war,” he noted.

Russian troops have launched almost 400 strikes at the region, half of which were missile attacks, deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, enterprises and grain warehouses. The Kryvyi Rih district suffered the most from shelling.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was informed that as a result of enemy attacks, 313 residential buildings were destroyed and damaged, 25 schools, kindergartens and extra-curricular education centers, and 8 hospitals were ruined.

The Head of the Dnipropetrovsk RMA informed the President about assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Almost 111 million hryvnias were allocated for this from the regional budget. The region has also hosted many wounded – military and civilian – and provides them with all necessary medical assistance.

In addition, the Dnipropetrovsk region sheltered more than 300,000 internally displaced persons. They receive the necessary humanitarian aid and social benefits.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that during the war, the region became a real humanitarian hub. In particular, almost 1.5 million food kits were sent to six regions suffering from Russian aggression.

During the working trip, the Head of State observed the work of the logistics center for the assembly of humanitarian aid kits and saw how the functioning of this important center was established.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 8 July 2022.

During a working trip to the Dnipropetrovsk region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline positions of our country’s defenders.

The Head of State talked with the servicemen and thanked them for their service.

“Thank you for your work and the heroism with which you defend our state, our Ukrainian families and the sovereignty of Ukraine. I want to wish you health, all the best for you and your families. And I wish us all victory. Glory to Ukraine!” said the President.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to the military.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 8 July 2022.

Under the chairmanship of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a meeting was held on the operational situation in the territory of the Kryvyi Rih district of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Head of State listened to the report of the commander of the Kakhovka operational group of troops, Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapatyi regarding the situation in the region, the state of affairs in military units and detachments.

The President was informed about the construction of defense structures, material and technical support of the troops.

Head of the military administration of Kryvyi Rih Oleksandr Vilkul reported to the Head of State about the functioning of the city under martial law, the interaction of communal enterprises with the military, and the supply of food and medicine to Kryvyi Rih.

He also touched upon humanitarian issues, in particular the creation of comfortable conditions and provision of everything necessary for temporarily displaced persons.

Separately the parties discussed the problems of the functioning of heavy industry enterprises in Kryvyi Rih in the conditions of martial law and the creation of conditions for the restoration of their full-fledged work.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 7 July 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson.

Given Boris Johnson’s announcement of resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, the President of Ukraine expressed sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for his decisive and uncompromising support for our state from the very first days of full-scale Russian aggression, as well as for his leadership in defending Ukraine’s interests in the international arena.

“We all heard this news with sadness. Not only me, but also the entire Ukrainian society, which is very sympathetic to you. My entire Office and all Ukrainians are grateful to you for your help. We have no doubt that Great Britain’s support will be preserved, but your personal leadership and charisma made it special,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

The Head of State also informed the interlocutor about the developments on the front.

The current state and prospects of Ukrainian-British cooperation were discussed. The parties paid special attention to the issues of defense cooperation and political support of Ukraine. Another key topic of the negotiations was the unblocking of grain exports from Ukrainian ports.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 7 July 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal who represent the Republican and Democratic parties of the United States.

The Head of State thanked the senators for the visit to our country and for the strong tangible support from the USA in times of tremendous challenges related to Russian aggression.

“Bicameral and bipartisan support is really important for Ukraine. We feel it, we feel this unity,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The President informed the representatives of the United States Senate about the situation on the front, which is certainly difficult, yet controlled, and about the existing plans the implementation of which directly depends on the further intensity of security support for Ukraine from international partners.

During the meeting, the President separately emphasized the importance of creating the necessary security conditions that would make the educational process possible in educational institutions.

“The number one task for us today is for women with children to be able to return to Ukraine by September 1, so that children can go to school, so that students do not leave and can go to universities. It is very important for us to do two things – to repair schools, universities, and also to have a powerful air defense,” he said.

In this regard, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on senators to back the decision on providing Ukraine with modern air defense systems.

“First of all, we appeal to you so that the Congress supports Ukraine in the matter of supplying modern air defense systems. We must ensure such a level of sky security that our people are not afraid to live in Ukraine,” said the Head of State.

During the meeting, the parties separately touched upon the issue of increasing sanctions pressure on the aggressor state. Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal informed Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the work they are carrying out in the Senate with the aim of recognizing the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The President thanked the senators for this important activity and emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for further close coordination of activities with partners on the sanctions track.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 6 July 2022.

The terms of the end of the war depend on the international sanctions pressure on the aggressor state and the supply of necessary weapons to Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized this during a conversation with media representatives following the negotiations with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin in Kyiv.

The Head of State noted that “an open terrorist action by the Russian Federation, which is difficult to even call a war” continues in Ukraine. The President recalled the atrocities committed by the Russian military against the civilian population on the territory of our country.

Answering a question about how long the war will last, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that it depends on when Russia realizes what it has done and begins to leave the territory of Ukraine.

“It’s a humane moment, and I don’t really believe they can realize it on their own. Therefore, the second factor is how the whole world puts pressure on Russia and drives them out of our land. We must do that on the battlefield with weapons, and the whole world must do that with sanctions, politically, with aid and quick supply of weapons, strengthening us and doing it together,” he said.

The President emphasized that the Russian Federation must start thinking about peace. For this, it is necessary to continue strong sanctions pressure.

“Unfortunately, there are still some allies who help the Russian Federation or its business,” the Head of State noted.

In addition, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized, the security situation in Ukraine is important. In particular, our state needs reliable protection against Russian missile strikes.

“No matter how the war unfolds on the battlefield, the priority is still the safety of the sky. We all expect and have confirmation, so far theoretical, yet we count on the delivery of powerful air defense systems in Ukraine. This is important because it will allow women and children to return home,” the President is convinced.

According to him, the list of necessary weapons and air defense systems has been prepared and handed over to Ukraine’s partners.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy added that the terms of the end of the war also depend on the citizens of Ukraine – their support for the Armed Forces and the domestic economy.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 6 July 2022.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin, who is on the first visit to Ukraine in the history of Ukrainian-Irish relations.

The Head of State emphasized that this visit is taking place at a difficult time of the war for Ukrainian independence.

According to him, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia into our country, a new page has appeared in the relations between Ukraine and Ireland, and the atmosphere of these relations is warm and substantive.

“Ukraine is grateful to Ireland for its sincere support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state, for supporting our European aspirations, as well as our people who were forced to seek shelter from hostilities on Ukrainian soil abroad,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with media representatives following the negotiations with Micheál Martin in Kyiv.

The President reminded that since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Ireland has canceled visas for Ukrainian citizens, and our country will always remember such a principled gesture of solidarity on the part of the Irish people.

“Our Irish friends fully understand the threats posed by this Russian war against Ukraine and against the entire democratic world,” he said.

During the negotiations, the Head of State and the Prime Minister of Ireland discussed joint responses to these threats, in particular the issues of food security, energy and the preparation of a new, seventh sanctions package against the Russian Federation.

“Ukraine appreciates everything that Ireland has already done to make Russia feel the price of its terrorist actions,” the President said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Micheál Martin about the situation on the front, especially in the south and east of Ukraine, and about the financial and humanitarian needs of our state.

The Head of State recalled the recent adoption by the Irish Senate of a resolution recognizing the crimes of the Russian occupiers in Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people.

“We greatly appreciate such a decision and must work together with all the countries of the world that protect the international legal order to bring Russian war criminals to justice,” he said.

The parties agreed to work together for Ukraine to quickly overcome the path from a candidate for EU membership to full membership.

In addition, the interlocutors discussed the need to carry out active reconstruction already now in those territories of Ukraine that were liberated from the occupiers. Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Irish side for their sincere interest in the project of our country’s recovery after the Russian invasion.

“We discussed in detail that before talking about such a powerful economic project as the reconstruction of the state after the war, we should focus today on the Fast recovery plan, on those details that can help our people return home, so that children can go to schools, universities, so that people have a place to live in Ukraine and have somewhere to return to. Therefore, such quick solutions, quick assistance, quick mobilization of our partners is what we really need,” the President said.

For his part, the Prime Minister of Ireland expressed the support and solidarity of his people with the people of Ukraine.

“Russia’s brutal war against this wonderful democratic country is a major violation of international law. This is a violation of everything Ireland stands for, and we will not put up with it,” Micheál Martin said.

Russia must end its aggression, he emphasized.

The Prime Minister of Ireland said that today he had visited Borodyanka, Irpin and Bucha, where he had seen with his own eyes the terrible consequences of the war. He also spoke with local residents, who told him about the brutality of Russians during the temporary occupation of these settlements, as well as the need for reconstruction.

“The use of terror against the civilian population is a war crime. And those who are responsible for these actions, who gave these instructions, will definitely be held accountable. That is why we have allocated additional funding for the international court to ensure further work on these crimes,” said the Prime Minister.

Micheál Martin praised the work of the President and the Government of Ukraine in preparations for obtaining the status of a candidate for EU membership and expressed readiness to help with his experience on the path of our country to full membership in the European Union.

Also, according to him, Ireland will help in the reconstruction of Ukraine, so that Ukrainians, who are currently forced to seek refuge in European countries, will be able to return home. In the meantime, the country will continue to support those Ukrainians who will come to flee the war.

The Prime Minister of Ireland, among other things, condemned Russia’s actions aimed at creating a food crisis.

“We do not accept at all the situation when food can be used as a tool of war. We will do everything possible to ensure that people are not affected by attempts to turn food into weapons,” he said.

Micheál Martin also expressed confidence in the further development of relations between Ireland and Ukraine and noted that the world is impressed by the power and resilience of our country in the struggle for independence.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 5 July 2022.

Only by joint pressure on Russia in all spheres can the world force it to stop the war in Ukraine and the policy of aggression. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online conversation at the opening of the 26th Annual Economist Government Roundtable.

“United Europe and the world, sanctions and diplomatic pressure – constant, daily – is an important “homework” to force Russia to seek peace,” the Head of State said.

He noted that the sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation will have a powerful impact on its economy when there are no exceptions to them.

“All the sanctions that were adopted only strengthen the position of the world against the aggressive position of Russia. But this is not enough, because some people are constantly looking for business solutions. If all the sanctions introduced by the European Union, separately – by Britain, the US, Canada, Australia, the whole world – are implemented without exception, 100%, I am sure that it will not be easy for the world, but it will be very difficult for Russia – it will stop this war,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The President separately emphasized that the world community should understand that the specified restrictions are being introduced against Russia not only because of its aggression in Ukraine, but also, in particular, because it violates and neglects the fundamental principles of international law.

“This is not only because of Ukraine, but also because of violations of international law, violations in the attitude towards democracy, freedom of speech, people’s rights, etc. Sanctions have been imposed on the Russian Federation due to the violation of these principles, and they must be continued,” said the Head of State.

He emphasized: if Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, it will continue to pursue its aggressive policy. The President stressed that all the crises the world is currently facing were artificially created by the Russian state.

In addition, according to him, the Russian Federation is investing heavily in the maximum mobilization of its disinformation policy against Ukraine.

“It is difficult to fight this. My voice, the voice of our society is not enough for this, we need the voice of a united Europe. Therefore, as long as Europe and the whole world can support us, democracy and freedom will be protected. As long as Europe understands that this is not a war in Ukraine, but a war in Europe, and we are the “fence” that protects Europe with our lives; as long as they feel it as painfully as we do, as long as Europe can feel it – that’s how long we will be able to hold on, and there will be a chance to defeat Russia,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy summed up.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 4 July 2022.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today welcomed Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson in Kyiv.

Mindful of the 30th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations, established in January 1992, Ukraine commended Sweden’s unwavering support of its sovereignty and territorial integrity within the internationally recognized borders through all these years.

In line with that, Ukraine and Sweden strongly condemned Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine as well as confirmed their strong commitment to support the relevant criminal investigations aimed at bringing all those responsible for the Russian war crimes in Ukraine to justice.

On behalf of the Ukrainian people President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Andersson for the defence assistance of Sweden to Ukraine since Russia’s full-fledged armed invasion on February 24, 2022.

The two leaders highlighted the European perspective and the EU candidate status of Ukraine, recognized by the European Council on June 23, 2022 as well as the strategic course of Ukraine towards membership in the EU.

Ukraine welcomed Sweden’s strong commitment to humanitarian and reconstruction support for Ukraine, as demonstrated at the High Level Donors’ Meeting in Warsaw in May 2022. They agreed on the support of Sweden for further implementation of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, as a roadmap for reforms and further integration with the EU.

Ukraine and Sweden will expand the cooperation in the sphere of development in accordance with the intergovernmental Agreements, based on the Regional Strategy for Reform Cooperation of the Kingdom of Sweden.

The two leaders welcomed the bilateral cooperation in the security sector reform in Ukraine as well as for the development of its demining capabilities. They noted the importance of the intergovernmental Agreement on cooperation in the defence sphere, signed by the Defence Ministers of Ukraine and Sweden in December 2021.

Leaders are satisfied with the deepening partnership between Ukraine and Sweden in the nuclear fuel supplies to Ukraine and noted the potential of cooperation between National Nuclear Energy Generating Company “Energoatom” and Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB.

The two leaders also noted the potential of the bilateral energy efficiency projects with particular importance to develop the waste processing capacities of Ukraine for the safe and clean environment in Europe.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Sweden also discussed the prospects of Sweden’s participation in post-war reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.