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The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 15 March 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a meeting of representatives of the member states of the Joint Expeditionary Force chaired by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson in the format of a video conference. During the event, the President of Ukraine presented his vision of how to stop Russian aggression and ensure lasting peace on the European continent.

First of all, the President thanked the partner countries of Ukraine for the support and assistance they provide.

“Our people will always remember who came to the rescue at the most difficult time for our state,” he said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the world needs new security guarantees, as the old ones have proved their ineffectiveness.

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine destroyed everything that security in our region, and I am sure international security, was based on. The weight of the organizations we all hoped for. The force of international conventions. It has also called into question the world’s most powerful alliance, NATO,” the President of Ukraine stressed.

According to him, NATO has not yet plucked courage to close the Ukrainian sky to Russian missiles and planes, and Russian troops continue to bomb peaceful Ukrainian cities and kill people, blow up houses, hospitals and schools.

Therefore, as the Head of State noted, European countries, especially those bordering Russia, are now not sure that the Alliance will not be afraid to react if Russian missiles and planes fly to them. After all, Russian state propagandists are already directly saying that the war against Ukraine is just the beginning, that other European countries will be next. This is not denied in the Kremlin.

“We emphasize that we need new formats of interaction, new determination. And if we cannot enter NATO’s “open door”, then we must work with communities available, communities that will help us. Like yours. And have some guarantees. We would like to have reliable guarantees that will work for us. And also for you,” the President of Ukraine noted.

“We suggested a way. The way for Ukraine to be able to protect its skies and its people on its own. I would like everyone to hear this, especially those countries that have borders with Russia. We do everything to get planes. To get air defense,” he added.

The Ukrainian Head of State also stressed the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia until its aggressive rhetoric and intentions change.

According to him, many global companies have not left the Russian market despite the imposition of tough sanctions against Russia. Some, having said they had left, are actually just waiting how this will end and when it will be possible to return.

“There is no international mechanism for influencing corporations today. If they ignore blood, the world can do nothing. And this is when the worst war since World War II continues. This needs to be addressed. Now. Before Russia goes further. The sanctions policy should be such that no one could even think of war. The question is not only in Russia – the question is in the future: what else can happen,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

According to him, the ban on the Russian fleet to use world ports, the complete disconnection of Russian banks from SWIFT, the recognition of Russia as a terrorist state, as well as an embargo on any trade with Russia are needed.

“We emphasize that this is necessary for us, but it is also necessary for you. For the whole world, for peace in Ukraine, in Europe,” the President said and thanked the UK and every country that has taken a moral position.

The Ukrainian President stressed that the “Russian military machine” can still be stopped to end the killings and, most importantly, the destruction of democracies.

“I think we all know this practice and these tragedies: missiles and bombs, helicopters and tanks, saboteurs and cyberattacks – all that is in the arsenal of today’s Russia. Everything will be directed against Europe if Ukraine does not survive. Therefore, I ask you: help yourself by helping us. You know what weapons we need. You know what means of protection we need. You know we crucially need airplanes. It would be extremely difficult for us without your efforts. I am grateful to you. But understand – we need more,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed.

He said that Ukrainian defenders captured Russian equipment on the battlefield and sent it back against the enemy, as well as used old Soviet equipment that had not worked for decades. However, this is not enough, because, according to statistics, there is 1 Ukrainian tank per 100 Russian tanks, and 1 Ukrainian military per up to 30 soldiers of the occupying forces.

“That’s why we really want you to help us. I am sure that you will be able to increase the volume and feel how it will strengthen your protection, your security together with ours. How this will make the world stable not only in our country, but also in your countries,” the President emphasized.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke in favor of strengthening the anti-war coalition and stressed that our strength lies in rapid action and solidarity.

“Our strength is in the truth. It is on our side. We can stop the war with Russia. So that peace that Ukrainians strive for comes. Peace that the world strives for,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 15 March 2022.

Nine humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of residents of settlements affected by the Russian invasion will open in Ukraine on March 15 at 9:00. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk.

According to her, evacuation of people from Mariupol is planned in the Donetsk region.

“Humanitarian cargo will leave Berdyansk for the city of Mariupol – tens of tons of water, medicines, products for people who are very much looking forward to it. And on the way back, the transport will take women, children and all those in need from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

Corridors are opening in the Kyiv region in the following directions:

From the villages of Bohdanivka and Nova Bohdanivka in the direction of Brovary.

From the village of Bobryk in the direction of Brovary.

“We know about the huge problem in Ivankiv, we are working on this route. I sincerely hope that tomorrow we will be able to open this humanitarian corridor,” Iryna Vereshchuk added.

Evacuation from the cities of Sumy, Trostyanets, Shostka, Lebedyn and Konotop to Poltava is planned for March 15 in the Sumy region.

A humanitarian corridor from the village of Oskil has been agreed upon in the Kharkiv region.

“I want to assure you that all the information you provide on Facebook and other channels comes to us and we process it. We promise not to leave anyone behind. We remember, we know and we really want to save you,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 14 March 2022.

The meeting was chaired by Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak with the participation of the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassadors of Ukraine to foreign countries. The event was dedicated to the protection of the rights of Ukrainian citizens who have temporarily left their homeland due to Russian aggression.

The attendees heard reports from the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ambassadors to Ukraine’s neighboring countries who spoke about the current situation.

Particular attention was paid to the social protection of temporarily displaced citizens of our country during their stay in other countries, as well as strengthening the work of diplomatic missions with Ukrainians who today more than ever need attention and protection.

Based on the results of the meeting, the Foreign Ministry will summarize the current problems and propose urgent measures to eliminate them.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 14 March 2022.

In Ukraine, 10 humanitarian corridors will be opened on March 14 at 9:00 am to evacuate people from settlements affected by shelling by the Russian army. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk.

According to her, a number of evacuation routes are planned in the Kyiv region:

From the villages of Bohdanivka and Nova Bohdanivka in the direction of Brovary.

The route from the village of Peremoha to the city of Brovary has been agreed upon.

From the village of Bobryk in the direction of Brovary.

From the city of Hostomel to Bilohorodka.

From the villages of Nemishajeve and Vorzel to Bilohorodka.

From the village of Dmytrivka to Bilohorodka.

In the Luhansk region, according to the Deputy Prime Minister, humanitarian corridors along the following routes have been agreed upon:

From the city of Severodonetsk to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region.

From the city of Popasna, Luhansk region, to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region.

From the village of Hirske, Luhansk region, to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region.

“Also, once again we will try to finally unblock the movement of the humanitarian convoy with food and medicine from the city of Berdyansk through the city of Manhush to the city of Mariupol,” Iryna Vereshchuk said.

The Deputy Prime Minister reminded that mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov remains in captivity of the invaders. The fate of mayor of Dniprorudne Yevhen Matvieyev who was abducted by the enemy is also unknown.

“Rescuer Oleksiy Danchenko remains in captivity. We hope we will be able to get him out of forced detention during the corridor to Hostomel,” she said.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 13 March 2022.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a visit to the wounded defenders of Ukraine undergoing treatment at a military hospital.

The militaries were taken to this medical institution with injuries of varying severity after the fighting in the Kyiv region.

The Head of State awarded the militaries with orders and medals for courage and dedication, as well as honored the hospital staff for exemplary work in difficult conditions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the hospital’s management, asked about the needs of the institution and the special measures taken during the war.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 13 March 2022.

Regular humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of residents of settlements affected by the shelling were open in Ukraine on March 13 at 9:00. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk.

“Yesterday, as you remember, a convoy of humanitarian cargo left Zaporizhzhia for Mariupol via Berdyansk. They are now in Berdyansk and moving in the direction of Mariupol. I sincerely hope that I will report on the positive result in the evening,” she said.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the following corridors are opening in the Kyiv direction today:

25 evacuation buses will depart from Borodyanka to Zhytomyr (they will arrive in Borodyanka from Piskivka).

From the village of Svitylnia in the direction of Brovary, where buses will arrive. The evacuation will take place on the route Svitylnia – Ploske – Hoholiv – Krasylivka – Kvitneve – Brovary.

From the village of Peremoha in the direction of the city of Kyiv (Peremoha – Lukyanivka – Lukashi – Korniivka – Nedra – Sadove – Berezan – Boryspil – Kyiv). Buses for evacuation of people will be sent on a route from the city of Kyiv.

From the village of Velyka Dymerka in the direction of Brovary, from where buses will be sent.

Humanitarian corridors will be open in the Luhansk region as well:

From Kreminna to Lyman. Buses to evacuate people will be sent from Bakhmut.

From the city of Rubizhne to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region (Rubizhne – Severodonetsk – Lysychansk – Slovyansk (via Bakhmut).

From the city of Popasna, Luhansk region, to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region (Popasna – Bakhmut – Slovyansk).

From the village of Hirske, Luhansk region, to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region (Hirske – Lysychansk – Bakhmut – Slovyansk).

From the city of Shchastya, Luhansk region to the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk region (Shchastya – Novoaydar – Severodonetsk – Lysychansk – Slovyansk).

According to Iryna Vereshchuk, shelling is taking place in Severodonetsk.

“We hope that the shelling will be ceased, the ceasefire will be observed and the timely evacuation of people will begin,” she said.

The Deputy Prime Minister also addressed the people who decide to move outside the humanitarian corridors: “Please listen to the information we provide, and if there is an open corridor, look for information about collection points through alerts, through people, because otherwise it will be very dangerous for your life and the lives of your children and loved ones.”

Iryna Vereshchuk also called on the Russian side to release SES officer Oleksiy Danchenko, who accompanied the convoy on an agreed humanitarian route in Bilohorodka and is currently in Hostomel.

“We demand the release of Oleksiy Danchenko. We agreed on a humanitarian route, and he performed his duty in accordance with the agreements,” she said.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 12 March 2022.

In Ukraine, on March 12, at 9:00 am, regular humanitarian corridors will be opened to evacuate the residents affected by the shelling of the cities and to send humanitarian aid there. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk.

In particular, a convoy of buses and humanitarian aid will depart from Zaporizhzhia to the city of Mariupol on the route Zaporizhzhia – Vasylivka – Melitopol – Berdyansk – Manhush – Mariupol. Mandatory demining will be carried out along the whole route. Upon arrival, these vehicles will evacuate people on the specified route in the opposite direction.

There is also a corridor from the town of Polohy, Zaporizhzhia region, in the direction of Zaporizhzhia (Polohy – Tokmak – Vasylivka – Kamyanske – Zaporizhzhia). A convoy of humanitarian aid and buses will also leave Zaporizhzhia to evacuate people on the way back.

In addition, there will be an opportunity to evacuate the population on a number of routes in the Kyiv region:

From Hostomel to Kyiv on the route Hostomel – Bucha – Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka – Shpytky – Petrushky – Bilohorodka – Kyiv.

People will be evacuated from the village of Kozarovychi to Kyiv on the route Kozarovychi – Lyutizh – Stari Petrivtsi – Novi Petrivtsi – Vyshhorod – Kyiv.

From the village of Mykulychi to Kyiv on the route Mykulychi – Nemishayeve – Vorzel – Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka – the village of Mriya – Stoyanka – Bilohorodka – Kyiv.

From Andriivka to Zhytomyr on the route Andriivka – Lypivka – Makariv – Nebelytsia – Stavyshche – Kocheriv – Korostyshiv – Hlybochytsia – Zhytomyr. Buses from Bila Tserkva will be sent to evacuate people.

From the city of Makariv to Zhytomyr on the route Makariv – Nebelytsia – Stavyshche – Kocheriv – Korostyshiv – Hlybochytsia – Zhytomyr. Buses from Bila Tserkva will be sent to evacuate people.

From Borodyanka to Zhytomyr on the route Borodyanka – Piskivka – Malyn – Radomyshl – Zhytomyr.

Humanitarian corridors in the Sumy region are also planned:

From the city of Trostyanets to Poltava on the route Trostyanets – Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava. People will be able to evacuate by bus and personal vehicle.

From the city of Sumy to Poltava on the route Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

From the city of Lebedyn to Poltava on the route Lebedyn – Shtepivka – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

From the city of Konotop to Poltava on the route Konotop – Shevchenkove – Khmeliv – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

From the village of Velyka Pysarivka to Poltava on the route Velyka Pysarivka – Okhtyrka – Khukhra – Kotelva – Poltava. People will be able to evacuate by bus and personal vehicle.

From Krasnopillya to Poltava on the route Krasnopillya – Verkhnya Syrovatka – Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava. People will be able to evacuate by bus and personal vehicle.

“I hope that today will be a successful day, all planned routes will be open and Russia will adhere to its commitments to guarantee a ceasefire,” Iryna Vereshchuk said.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 11 March 2022.

Today at 9:00 a number of humanitarian corridors will be opened for the evacuation of residents from the settlements of Ukraine, who were particularly affected by the shelling by Russian troops. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk.

In particular, according to her, a corridor from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia will be opened (on the route Mariupol – Portivske – Manhush – bypassing Nikolske – Respublika village – Rozivka – Bilmak – Polohy – Orikhiv – Zaporizhzhia) with mandatory demining of the entire route.

“A convoy with humanitarian aid and buses to Mariupol will depart from Zaporizhzhia. We are waiting and hope that the route will work today,” Iryna Vereshchuk said.

A corridor is also being launched from the town of Polohy, Zaporizhzhia region, in the direction of Zaporizhzhia (Polohy – Tokmak – Vasylivka – Kamyanske – Zaporizhzhia). A convoy of humanitarian aid and buses will depart from Zaporizhzhia to evacuate people from Polohy.

From Volnovakha to Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, a humanitarian corridor is opened along the route Volnovakha – Valeryanivka – Novoandriivka – Kyrylivka – Vuhledar – Pokrovsk.

“We really hope that this route will work today as well,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

The corridor from Enerhodar to Zaporizhzhia on the route Enerhodar – Dniprorudne – Vasylivka – Zaporizhzhia is also being launched.

The corridor from the city of Izyum to the city of Lozova, Kharkiv region, on the route Izyum – Mala Komyshuvakha – Barvinkove – Blyznyuky – Lozova is open. Evacuation buses will arrive from the town of Lozova, and humanitarian supplies are also planned.

A corridor is launched from the city of Bucha, Kyiv region, to Kyiv on the route Bucha – Vorzel – Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka – Shpytky – Bilohorodka – Kyiv. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

Corridors are also open:

From Hostomel, Kyiv region, to Kyiv on the route Hostomel – Bucha – Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka – Shpytky – Petrushky – Bilohorodka – Kyiv. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

From the village of Kozarovychi, Kyiv region, to Kyiv on the route Kozarovychi – Lyutizh – Stari Petrivtsi – Novi Petrivtsi – Vyshhorod – Kyiv. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

From the village of Mykulychi, Kyiv region, to Kyiv on the route Mykulychi – Nemishayeve – Vorzel – Mykhailivka-Rubezhivka – the village of Mriya – Petrushky – Bilohorodka – Kyiv. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

From the city of Andriivka, Kyiv region, to Zhytomyr on the route Andriivka – Lypivka – Makariv – Nebelytsia – Stavyshche – Kocheriv – Korostyshiv – Hlybochytsia – Zhytomyr. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

From the city of Makariv, Kyiv region, to Zhytomyr on the route Makariv – Nebelytsia – Stavyshche – Kocheriv – Korostyshiv – Hlybochytsia – Zhytomyr. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

From Borodyanka, Kyiv region, to Zhytomyr on the route Borodyanka – Piskivka – Malyn – Radomyshl – Zhytomyr. Buses will be sent from Kyiv to evacuate people.

“Borodyanka did not work yesterday, it was reported to the Red Cross. And I sincerely hope that it will work today,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

Iryna Vereshchuk added that new routes of humanitarian corridors are being developed, which will bring the necessary medicines, water, products to the Kherson, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and other regions that are in dire need of it.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 10 March 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commissioned the government to elaborate a special state program for the reconstruction of every Ukrainian city affected by the Russian invasion.

“After the war, after our victory, we will rebuild everything that was destroyed. Very quickly and with a very high quality. A special state program for reconstruction will be created for each affected city. I have already instructed the government to start the elaboration,” the President noted.

According to the President, after the implementation of this program, Chernihiv, Sumy, Okhtyrka, Zhytomyr, Izyum, Mariupol and other Ukrainian cities will not see a single trace of the Russian invasion.

“The best architects, the best companies, the best projects. For every city! I want to say this on the example of Kharkiv. Our Kharkiv, which is now experiencing the worst suffering since World War II… Freedom Square will be such that everyone, all of us, all Europeans will be there! Poltava Way, Belgorod Highway, Myronosytska Street, Regional Children’s Hospital, Kharkiv Oncology Center, Karazin University, Labor Palace, Korolenko Library… We will rebuild everything! I promise you personally,” the Head of State emphasized.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 10 March 2022.

Deputy Prime Minister – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk said that on March 10, at 9:00 a number of evacuation routes were opened again.

According to her, within the humanitarian corridors people will be able to go by bus or use their own vehicles.

Corridors in the Sumy region are opened on the following routes:

1. Trostyanets – Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

2. Krasnopillya – Verkhnya Syrovatka – Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

3. Sumy – Holubivka – Vilshany – Nedryhailiv – Korovyntsi – Romny – Andriyashivka – Lokhvytsia – Lubny – Poltava.

In the Donetsk region:

1. Mariupol – Portivske – Manhush – Rozivka – Polohy – Orikhiv – Zaporizhzhia.

2. Volnovakha – Valeryanivka – Novoandriivka – Kyrylivka – Vuhledar – Pokrovsk.

In the Kharkiv region: Izyum – Mala Komyshuvakha – Barvinkove – Lozova.

In the Kyiv region: from the cities of Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Borodyanka on the route Stoyanka – Bilohorodka – Kyiv.

Where necessary, mandatory demining will be held along the route, said Iryna Vereshchuk.

In addition, she reminded that a special power line was damaged at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant captured by the Russian armed forces, as a result of which the power units remained without electricity.

“We demand immediate access for the repair crew to eliminate the damage and we ask the world community to focus its attention on this issue,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

Also, as Iryna Vereshchuk noted, the Donetsk-Mariupol gas pipeline was damaged. As a result, more than a million people in the cities of Mariupol, Berdyansk and others were left without heating.

“We demand access for special vehicles and repair crews so that we can repair the gas pipeline and ensure heating,” she urged.

Iryna Vereshchuk added that she would inform about other details of the evacuation routes.