#Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko. On 15 September, the Verkhovna Rada supported the decision against the backdrop of the scandal surrounding the 'Carthage' case.

In Kyiv on September 6, three rounds of talks between Zelensky and Witkoff and Kushner took place: the parties discussed the winter support package, air defense, American LNG, and postwar security guarantees.

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the interim appointment of Mykhailo Semikin as head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration. The personnel changes took place against the backdrop of Ivan Fedorov's move to the capital.

Zelensky veiledly confirmed on Telegram that Ukraine had "reached" General Varpakhovich, who ordered the strike on Okhmatped: in Saratov region he was shot twice from a motorcycle.

Volodymyr Zelensky has offered Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia OVA, to lead the Recovery Agency and be responsible for protecting strategic facilities across Ukraine. No official decision has been made yet.

On August 26, during his visit to the front, Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the AFU command and ordered the defense of Zaporizhzhia to be strengthened, while in the Donbas two groupings under the command of Biletsky and Prokopenko are to be created.

Former Trump special envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Washington did not pressure Zelensky to hand over Donbas, and conveyed to Moscow: 'Fight for this land.' Kellogg's forecast about the war ending in 2025 did not materialize.

Elon Musk has been awarded the Order of Freedom by a decree of Volodymyr Zelensky for his merits in protecting human life and developing Ukraine–U.S. relations. According to Telegraph, he is the fifth American to receive this award.

Former Trump special envoy Kit Kellogg stated that the relationship between the two presidents has improved, and advised Kyiv to engage more actively with White House advisors — Rubio, Bessent, and Hegseth — while rejecting rumors of plans to replace Zelensky.

On August 25, American boxer Terence Crawford visited Ukraine. He met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and gifted him a pit bull puppy named Freya, named after the FREYJA air defense system.

According to ISW, Putin has set a new deadline — December 31, 2026 — for the capture of Donetsk Oblast, although since 2022 he has failed to meet any of the 15 similar deadlines. Russia controls about 79.9% of the region's territory.

Zelensky stated that he had not initiated the replacement of NBU head Andriy Pyshny, calling the bank an independent institution, but acknowledged sharp disagreements with the Ministry of Finance against the backdrop of the scandal around Sense Bank.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree launching preparations for the installation of a monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa in Kyiv. The government will conduct an open competition for the monument project.

On August 20, Russia struck Kyiv again with drones: debris from UAVs caused a fire. The overnight mass attack killed 15 people and damaged dozens of residential and social buildings.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked the new Defense Minister, Yevhen Khmara, with restructuring Ukraine's defense system and ensuring troops have everything they need for the winter. The President emphasized the importance of Khmara's experience with the "Alpha" unit and his interaction with the Armed Forces command.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 **Diplomatic Crisis in Kyiv**: Zelenskyy cannot find an ambassador to the US. The position has been vacant since August 2026 following the scandal with Stefanishyna. Top politicians are refusing the appointment due to the unpredictability of the Trump administration and strict control from the President's Office. Politico: "The most difficult position in Washington." 📉

🇺🇦 Zelensky stated that a peace plan is possible only with strong US pressure on Putin. Kyiv has submitted new proposals to Washington and is awaiting a visit from Trump's team. The President rejected the scenario of withdrawing troops from Donbas, insisting on security guarantees. 🇺🇸🇷🇺

🚨 Zelenskyy confirms a massive operation on Novorossiysk under the code name "long-range sanctions." For the first time, "Neptune," "Bars" missiles, and dozens of types of drones worked in a single attack. The defeat of the frigates "Admiral Essen" and "Admiral Makarov" is confirmed. The grain terminal in the port has stopped, hitting Russia's exports. 🇺🇦💥