Right now, Russia's tactic is to wear down Ukraine and Ukrainians — first and foremost, our people.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, having taken office in May 2019. A former comedian and television producer, he gained prominence through his role in the television series 'Servant of the People,' where he played a schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes president. Zelenskyy ran for office as a political outsider, campaigning on anti-corruption and reform agendas. His leadership has been particularly noted during the ongoing conflict with Russia, where he has sought to rally international support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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August 31, 2026
Four companies have developed the relevant interceptor drones, and one company has the most successful technology.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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by number of sources- We will definitely respond to this Russian strike.3 sources2026washingtonexaminer.com
- We do deliver entirely justified responses, and every Russian strike will be met with our response. Russia's war will be felt more and more at their own home – in Russia.2 sources2026npr.org
- The only reason this is still continuing is Russia's unwillingness to end this war.2 sources2026npr.org
- Wherever the Russians can reach with their ballistic missiles, they strike civilian infrastructure,"2 sources2026npr.org
- Since this morning, air raid alerts have continued in many regions – the Russians launched another wave of drones."2 sources2026npr.org
- Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions.2 sources2026cbsnews.com
Those who allowed this to happen must be held accountable for their decisions.
Our military intelligence is recording that, according to internal Russian documents, some components of exports from the aggressor country have already fallen by 80% this month alone.
Today we received information from the American side about the meetings that took place in Moscow in recent days. There have been a number of meetings there. We had spoken beforehand, and we have also spoken with the American side now. I…
The Russian side acknowledges that its Black Sea Fleet ships are also effectively blocked in Novorossiysk thanks to our drone strikes and are unable to operate at sea.
“That’s why we are completely open to joint steps as part of the investigation,”
“Today, as part of a special stage of the exchange, we are bringing back 10 of our warriors — through Belarus,”
“We discussed this at a high level with the German side. They are well aware that Ukraine did not stand behind the execution or the very conception of this operation,”
I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk. Elections right now are a tsunami for the country that will split Ukraine.
Ukraine is facing another difficult winter of Russian strikes on its energy grid.
At least $8 billion is needed for 'a normal start' to 2027, plus about $20 billion more for military salaries.
We believe it will not take place in the central cities. But I don't think they will be able to hide it very well.
We continue, through our long-range sanctions, to bring the consequences of the war back to where it came from. Last night, our deep strikes hit an oil refinery in Perm, more than 1,600 km from the border, and the Marinovka military air…
The interceptors for Patriot systems have not yet been replaced, and they are needed every day.
And it is equally important that our partners also complement our just kinetic responses with their own actions to put pressure on Russia and support Ukraine.





