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The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 1 March 2022.

Today, Ukraine is fighting for the values of freedom and democracy, and other countries of the civilized world must support our state in this struggle. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview for CNN and Reuters.

“The war in Ukraine is a war in general for values: life, democracy, freedom. So this is a war all over the world,” the President said.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that such important things are difficult to understand for people who do not see war in their country.

“That’s why the message must be presented in a way to reach across all these thousands of kilometers, so that from Ukraine this feeling reaches the people in the United States and they understand what it is like here, what we are fighting for, understand that they should not just support Ukraine for nothing,” said the President.

The Head of State noted that our country was preparing for the full-scale Russian aggression in advance, but did not discuss it in public, so that the enemy was not ready for Ukraine’s reaction.

“To say that we are preparing, look – here we will act like this, here – like this, we have six options for defending our state… We were not ready for that,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President stressed that Ukrainians are fiercely fighting the enemy and winning precisely because they are at home and protecting their relatives and their homes.

“We are doing this sincerely and we believe that we must protect everything for the future of our children, who must also be protected today. Because you see that no one chooses goals anymore. Unfortunately, children are dying, dozens of children are dying. That’s why we have something to defend. We are defending our right to live,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 1 March 2022.

Ukraine proved its European choice and paid a high price for it. Now is the time for Europe to show that it chooses Ukraine. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a debate in the course of the extraordinary plenary session of the European Parliament on Russian aggression against Ukraine.

“I think that today we give for values, rights, for freedom, just for the desire to be equal, the same as you, as every person – we give our best people, the strongest,” the Head of State emphasized.

The President is convinced that Ukrainians will definitely win.

“There is a saying “Ukrainian choice of Europe” – what we aspired to and what we went to. I would very much like Europe’s choice of Ukraine to sound today,” he noted.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that this morning was tragic for Ukraine, as two cruise missiles hit Freedom Square in Kharkiv, located near the border with the Russian Federation. The inhabitants of this city have always been very warm to the Russians. Kharkiv has the largest number of universities in Ukraine and many bright, smart, active young people.

“Freedom Square is the largest square in Europe. Imagine: in the morning, two cruise missiles hit Freedom Square. Dozens of victims. This is what the price of freedom is. We are just fighting for our land and our freedom. And believe me, despite the fact that all the big cities of our state are now blocked, no one will invade our freedom and state. Every square from today, whatever it is called, will be called Freedom Square. In every city of our state. Nobody will break us. We are strong. We are Ukrainians,” the President stressed.

The Head of State also noted that as of yesterday, 16 children had died in Ukraine.

“Once again, President Putin will say that this is “an operation, we are firing at the military infrastructure.” Where are our children? What military plants do they work at? On which rockets are they? Maybe they ride in tanks? You killed 16 children,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

According to him, Ukrainians are a very motivated people who are fighting for their rights, freedom and life.

“And now we are fighting for survival. And this is our main motivation. But we are also fighting to be equal members of Europe. And I think today we are all showing that we are. With us, the EU will definitely be stronger. Without you, Ukraine will be alone,” the President said.

“We have proved our strength. Prove that you are with us. Prove that you do not let us go. Prove that you are truly Europeans. And then life will overcome death, and light will overcome darkness,” summed up Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 1 March 2022.

In order to strengthen the defense of the capital of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree appointing General Mykola Zhyrnov Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

“Defense of the capital is above all. That’s why I decided to appoint a professional military person as the Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration for the period of war. To guarantee the defense of the city. To block the enemy’s approaches to our capital. To ensure that the people of Kyiv have everything they need. The Head of the Military Administration will be General Mykola Mykolayovych Zhyrnov,” the Head of State informed.

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mykola Zhyrnov served as the commander of the support forces, organized the engineering support of the combat operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014-2015 at a high level. He is currently a state expert of the Military Security Service at the National Security and Defense Council.

The President said that Vitali Klitschko remains the mayor of Kyiv.

“He will have his own sphere of responsibility. And now it is a joint work of the mayor and the Head of the Military Administration. After the war, we will return everything to its place in the capital,” the Head of State assured.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted that Kharkiv and Kyiv are now the most important targets for Russia. Its terror is aimed at breaking us, breaking our resistance.

“They are heading to our capital, as well as to Kharkiv. Therefore, the defense of the capital today is the key priority for the state,” he said.

“If we protect Kyiv, we will protect the state. This is the heart of our country. And it must keep beating. And it will keep beating. So that life triumphs,” the President concluded.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 28 February 2022.

Ukrainian and Russian delegations held the first round of negotiations in the area of the Ukraine-Belarus border in order to find common ground for the fastest ceasefire.

The parties discussed in detail a number of key topics on which they have prospects for finding mutually acceptable decisions.

A decision was made to immediately hold additional consultations in the capitals of the states. After that, the second round of negotiations of Ukrainian and Russian parties is to take place in the near future.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 28 February 2022.

Ukraine appeals to the European Union for the immediate accession to the EU under a new special procedure. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his address.

“Europeans are aware that our soldiers are fighting for our country and, consequently, for the whole of Europe. For peace for all European countries, for the lives of children, for equality, for democracy. And this gives us the full right to do the following. We appeal to the European Union for Ukraine’s immediate accession under a new special procedure,” the Head of State emphasized.

The President is grateful to Ukraine’s partners for standing with Ukrainians, but mentioned that Ukraine’s goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal.

“I am confident that is fair. I am confident we deserve it. I am confident that all this is possible,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 28 February 2022.

The Ukrainian delegation arrived in the area of the Ukrainian-Belarusian border to take part in talks with representatives of the Russian Federation.

The delegation included Head of the Servant of the People faction Davyd Arakhamia, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podoliak, First Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Delegation to the TCG Andriy Kostin, MP Rustem Umerov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi.

The key issue of the talks is an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 27 February 2022.

Alexander Lukashenko called President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The politicians have agreed that the Ukrainian delegation will meet with the Russian delegation without preconditions on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, near the Pripyat River.

Alexander Lukashenko has taken responsibility for ensuring that all planes, helicopters and missiles located on Belarusian territory remain on the ground during the Ukrainian delegation’s passage, negotiations and return.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 27 February 2022.

Early in the morning of February 24, 2022, Russia launched a new military operation against Ukraine, an unjustified criminal and cynical intrusion. The Russian army is using very vile tactics with all elements of war crimes under Geneva 1949 Convention, killing civilians and destroying their homes with missiles and artillery.

Ukrainians have manifested the courage to defend their homeland and save Europe and its values from a Russian onslaught. This is not just Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is the beginning of a war against Europe, against European structures, against democracy, against basic human rights, against a global order of law, rules and peaceful coexistence.

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing all citizens of the world, friends of Ukraine, peace and democracy. Anyone who wants to join the defense of Ukraine, Europe and the world can come and fight side by side with the Ukrainians against the Russian war criminals.

According to Regulation on Military Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine by citizens of their countries and stateless persons approved by Decree of the President of Ukraine # 248 of June 10, 2016, foreigners have the right to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine for military service under Contract of a voluntary basis to be included in the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forced of Ukraine. A separate subdivision is being formed of foreigners entitled the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. There is no greater contribution witch you can make for the sake of peace.

For enrolment and details please contact the Defense Attaché of the Embassy of Ukraine in your country (contact information – on the website of the Embassy).

Give Peace a chance by protecting Ukraine and stopping the criminal invaders!

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 26 February 2022.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Decree № 74/2022 on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to sapper, sailor Vitaliy Skakun (posthumously) for outstanding personal courage and heroism shown in defending the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, loyalty to the military oath.

“I approved a decision to posthumously award the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Skakun, a sapper of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade. At the cost of his own life, he blew up the bridge,” the Head of State said.

Vitaliy Skakun died on February 24, 2022 during the detonation of the Henichesk Bridge, which was carried out to stop the advance of a tank column of Russian troops.

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 26 February 2022.

Ukraine does not refuse to negotiate with the Russian Federation, yet is ready only for a full-fledged negotiation process without unacceptable conditions and ultimatums, said Mykhailo Podoliak, Adviser to the Head of the President’s Office.

“Any war inevitably ends with negotiations. Ukraine heard the negotiating position outlined in Moscow. They know our view on the negotiating format and our negotiating position. Therefore, their comments that we allegedly refused to negotiate are just part of their tactics,” he said.

Mykhailo Podoliak noted that Russia is trying to drive negotiations into a dead end before they even begin, and a different approach is needed.

“Negotiations must be based on common sense and be such that a fair solution can be worked out in the interests of the people and the national statehood of Ukraine,” the Adviser to the Head of the President’s Office said.

At the same time, as Mykhailo Podoliak noted, by their resistance, Ukrainians have proved that driving them into a dead end is an unrealistic ambition.

“The lie of Russians that they allegedly had the order to stop is refuted by the very reality that the whole world saw on Friday night. And this morning. The fighting was fierce, at maximum intensity,” he noted.

That is why President Zelenskyy categorically does not accept any unacceptable conditions and ultimatums for Ukraine.

“Only full-fledged negotiations,” Mykhailo Podoliak emphasized.